If you’ve recently been diagnosed with coeliac disease or you’re currently being investigated, you’ve probably realised pretty quickly that there’s a lot more to it than simply “not eating gluten”.So, what is coeliac disease, how is it actually diagnosed and what happens once you’re told you need to follow a gluten free diet?Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition where eating gluten triggers an immune response that damages the lining of the small intestine. But what surprises many people is just how differently it can present.Some people experience obvious digestive symptoms, while others expereince very few to no noticeable symptoms at all.And this is where things can get confusing.Should you stop eating gluten if you think you have coeliac disease? What testing do you actually need? What happens after a positive diagnosis? Does following a gluten free diet simply mean swapping your bread and pasta for gluten free versions?There are a few important things worth knowing before making changes to your diet, particularly if you haven’t been diagnosed yet.I’ve broken down the process from initial symptoms and coeliac disease diagnosis through to what happens after diagnosis and what following a nutritionally balanced gluten free diet actually involves.Read my full guide HERE: What Is Coeliac Disease? From Diagnosis to the Gluten Free Diet Think You’ve Got Coeliac Disease Under Control? 15 questions that might make you think twice.Eating gluten free is one thing. Knowing whether you're actually managing coeliac disease correctly is another.These are things I find people aren't always taught after diagnosis.→ Let's see if you've got coeliac disease under control HEREHad a few questions you couldn't confidently answer? You can book an online consultation with Nicole, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, who has helped hundreds of people with coeliac disease confidently manage their condition and build a nutritionally balanced, sustainable gluten free diet.