This was a dilemma I faced a few months back when I got my blood test results back, but the gastroenterologist was having me schedule an endoscopy weeks after being gluten-free. I’m glad to know my scenario wasn’t exclusive to just me.

Diagnosis Dilemma: Eating Gluten Again to Test for Celiac Disease ~ glutenfreeliving.com

Experts at celiac disease centers routinely advise those who have symptoms or family members with celiac disease to be tested before starting a gluten-free diet. 

In my case, I had started my gluten-free diet weeks before the final official test. I will still get the test done at some point, but for now, being gluten-free has sure been a positive adjustment.

This was a good quote to read & take in as I start my 2019; one day at a time & with better daily habits!

Beyond eating healthier as a diabetic, this will cause me to eat even better which in turn can help my sugar level fluctuation (which will have a positive domino effect), help me lose weight, help me to have more energy.

There will still be foods I will greatly miss.

• I’ve always been a lover of cheesecake, even the 10 carb cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory
• I’ll miss Wheat Thins
• I’ll miss pizza, especially Domino’s
• I’ll miss normal/cheaper bread – I did just try some gluten-free bread, it wasn’t too bad + garlic bread + Hawaiian sweet roles
• I make a ‘mean’ chicken fettucini alfredo – so I’ll miss that
• I’ll miss spaghetti
• I’ll miss mac’n cheese

I’m sure I’ll be adding to this list as I continue this journey and find out more favorite foods that have gluten.