Education and Advocacy offered by Gluten Intolerance Group
Education and Advocacy offered by Gluten Intolerance Group
31214 124th Avenue Southeast, Auburn, WA 98092
Located just south of SE 312th St. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Eligibility
Hours
Application process
Call for information. Members and volunteers may apply on the website.
Fees
Some materials are free.
Service area
WA
Description
Advocates to increase awareness about gluten intolerance and celiac disease/dermatitis herpetiformis. Some materials are available in Spanish. Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy includes celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis. In these hereditary immune system disorders, protein fractions in wheat, rye, and barley set off a chain of events that lead to tissue damage. These products must be avoided in the diet. GSE is a multi-system disorder. Some individuals have an adverse reaction when eating gluten products and show improvement when following a gluten-free diet. This is known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Publishes the GIG electronic news magazine and other materials for patients, the public and health care providers.
What's Here
Providing organization
Gluten Intolerance Group
Provides education and support to consumers living gluten-free, and assures food manufacturers and food services provide safe gluten-free foods.