"I wish everything else could be so efficient"

My son and daughter were both separately diagnosed with coeliac disease in March 2023 and October 2023. The journey to diagnosis was painfully experienced - we have a family history so are aware how difficult this is and were relentless and persistent in achieving this for both children. But without our existing family awareness I genuinely don’t think we would have achieved a diagnosis. I would advise that explicit what you need to eat advice is provided prior to any testing… because without being guided by a consultant or dietitian I think that GPs to be issuing incorrect advice - I received it first hand and knew to ignore it! Even posting it on a publicly available website would be beneficial as I have since shared the guidance I asked for with other parents - who were also incorrectly advised by well meaning GPs. 

However since we received the diagnosis we have gone from strength to strength - and recently I am delighted that I have seen joint dietitian and paediatric consultant in a single single appointment for both children - efficiency at its best! They are from the same family, sharing the same diet so it just makes sense - I wish everything else could be so efficient! And their latest test results show that the advice and care from diagnosis is working and their results are excellent as a reflection. Thank you!