Deutsche Zöliakie-Gesellschaft e.V. (DZG)

The Deutsche Zöliakie-Gesellschaft e.V. (DZG) is a volunteer-run, non-profit self-help organization that has been supporting people with celiac disease and related conditions such as dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring since its founding in 1974.

• Information and Educational Offers: The DZG provides extensive information on diagnosis, nutrition, and living with celiac disease. This includes seminars for newly affected individuals, informational events, cooking and baking courses, as well as the publication of brochures and magazines such as "DZG-Aktuell"[3][5].
• Support and Counseling: The organization offers medical advice and background information and operates a telephone consultation service for members. Additionally, local support groups and special events for youth and seniors are organized[3][4].
• Food and Medicine Lists: The DZG regularly compiles and updates directories of gluten-free food and medicines available on the market[5].

The main mission of the DZG is to improve the lives of people with celiac disease and related conditions. This is achieved through education, information, advocacy, and the promotion of research. The organization is committed to raising public awareness of celiac disease and supports those affected and their families through a variety of offerings[3][5].

• Research Promotion: The DZG awards an annual research grant of 15,000 euros to support medical and scientific basic research on celiac disease in Germany[3].
• International Cooperation: The organization is a member of the Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS) and maintains exchanges with scientific institutions both domestically and internationally[4].
• Public Relations: The DZG organizes World Celiac Day to raise public awareness of the issue and strengthen awareness of celiac disease[4].

The Deutsche Zöliakie-Gesellschaft e.V. has about 42,000 members and is one of the most significant self-help organizations for people with celiac disease in Germany, continuously working to improve the quality of life and medical care for this patient group.

• 1 - https://www.dzg-online.de
• 2 - https://www.dzg-online.de/was-ist-zoeliakie
• 3 - https://www.kiss-stuttgart.de/selbsthilfegruppen-initiativen/gruppen/deutsche-zoeliakie-gesellschaft-e-v/
• 4 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutsche_Z%C3%B6liakiegesellschaft
• 5 - https://www.spektrum.de/lexikon/ernaehrung/deutsche-zoeliakiegesellschaft-e.v./2055