Patient Resources
A number of patient resources have been prepared to assist you in your consultation with patients with coeliac disease. A supply of these resources can be obtained by contacting the Glutafin Team.
Glutafin Newly-Diagnosed Welcome Hamper Box
On registering with Glutafin, patients recently diagnosed with either coeliac disease or dermatitis herpetiformis, will receive a comprehensive welcome hamper box. It includes a selection of nine of Glutafin's most popular products, including Fresh white bread and informative literature. For newly-diagnosed patients to receive the welcome hamper box you will need to request Glutafin starter cards using the link below.
Request Glutafin patient starter cards
Patient Literature
Glutafin Product Guide
This details the extensive range of prescription foods available from Glutafin, including a free from and contains checklist at the back of the guide.
Gluten-Free 'Eat Well Plate' Materials
The CDRC has produced an A3-sized poster depicting a gluten-free 'Eat Well' plate model. It is the ideal size to have on the clinic consultation room wall for use with patients during their dietetic appointment. Smaller versions are also available for patients to take away with them. The materials have been reproduced with kind permission of the Food Standards Agency.
Request an A3 Clinic Poster
Request A4 Patient Sheets
Living with Coeliac Disease and Diabetes Leaflet
This booklet has been specifically put together for people with both conditions. This features general background information on coeliac disease and diabetes for patients to refer to and this is backed up with information on a gluten-free diet, healthy lifestyle and cooking tips.
The booklet explains the use of the glycaemic index when choosing gluten-free options and patients can also find information on what care to expect if you have the two conditions along with helpline numbers. In addition a number of sweet and savoury recipes, including such delights as Lemon and Raisin Drop Scones and Chicken and Watercress Pasta stir-fry, have been included to assist patients in cooking healthily.
Healthy, happy and gluten free Leaflet
Glutafin has produced a guide to enjoying a healthy, gluten-free diet. The booklet guides patients through how to achieve a healthy, well-balanced and gluten-free diet, provides information on portion sizes as well as healthy meal and snack ideas. The guide also has a section on 'Understanding food labelling'.
Coeliac Disease and Osteoporosis Leaflet
This leaflet explains what osteoporosis is, who is at risk and ways to protect against developing it. The leaflet also looks at different ways of achieveing an adequate calcium intake whilst following a gluten-free diet.
To request copies of resources for your patients please contact the Glutafin Team on 0800 988 2470 or email: glutenfree@glutafin.co.uk