[Self care in celiac disease]

The need for patients with coeliac disease to be introduced to a self-management program is well established. This program frequently raises some problems for young patients in relation to social condition and personal habits, and to the life and culture of their community. Data from a questionnaire given to 62 young patients show a strong interest in self-management and in periodic meetings. Some problems usually arise only on early adolescence (12/15 years).