Conditions: Coeliac Disease

Wears: Classic Bracelet (Stainless Steel) and Sports Silicone Navy

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“Coeliac disease doesn’t switch off just because life gets busy - MedicAlert helps me stay prepared.”

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A Member’s Story of Living with Coeliac Disease

Alanah is the creator behind Gluten Hates My Guts, where she shares comedic and educational videos about life with coeliac disease. Diagnosed in her mid-twenties after years of symptoms being dismissed, Alanah has been gluten free for almost a decade. Through humour, relatable skits, and honest storytelling, she helps others feel seen while raising awareness of coeliac disease and the realities of living gluten free.

Life with coeliac disease

For Alanah, coeliac disease affects almost every part of daily life from shopping and cooking to eating out, travelling, and socialising. She’s become highly label-aware and always has to think about cross-contamination, which can be exhausting but essential for her safety.

Travelling brings its own challenges. Different countries handle allergens and gluten labelling differently, so Alanah has learned to plan ahead and prepare for the unexpected. Even with experience, it can still feel like a risk when you’re far from home.

Why MedicAlert matters to Alanah

Alanah partnered with MedicAlert because it gives her an extra layer of confidence. Wearing her MedicAlert ID means her coeliac disease is clearly communicated in an emergency even if she can’t explain it herself. Her bracelet is backed by a secure medical record and a 24/7 emergency helpline, so first responders can access the right details quickly.

For Alanah, that reassurance makes everyday life and especially travelling or eating out feel safer and more manageable.

“It’s like having a safety net that helps me live my life with more confidence.”