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For parents trying to raise children with Celiac disease a medical diagnosis
is a necessary tool.  Day cares, schools, camps, colleges, universities: all
are going to take a medical diagnosis seriously and be more likely to view the
need for a gluten-free diet with the importance that it requires.  For
insurance purposes it is also necessary for many children and adults. It can insure
coverage of visits with a dietician (if you're fortunate to have access to one
well versed in cd).  It can insure coverage of yearly blood testing.  It is
worth fighting for the correct diagnosis in the long run unless you are elderly,
wealthy or don't have insurance.
Al, OH

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