Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about gluten intolerance (celiac disease):

1. What tests will you use to determine if I have gluten intolerance?
   
   
2. What risks do I face as a result of having gluten intolerance? Should I have periodic screening tests for these conditions?
   
   
3. What treatment options are available to me?
   
   
4. Do I need to follow a gluten-free diet for the rest of my life?
   
   
5. What types of food should I avoid? Do I need to avoid any other products that may contain gluten, such as certain lipsticks, adhesives or vitamin pills?
   
   
6. What will happen to me if I do not adhere to a gluten-free diet?
   
   
7. If I accidentally eat something that has gluten, what should I do? Will I need to go to the hospital?
   
   
8. What terms should I look for on food labels?
   
   
9. Do I need to take a multivitamin or other supplement?
   
   
10. Does the fact that I suffer from gluten intolerance increase the odds that my children will have it?