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September 17, 2023 76 mins

On this episode of Food Allergy Talk, I welcome Debbie Nichols and Candice Matthis of Two Alpha Gals. Debbie and Candice both live in southwest Virginia and were diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome a few months apart in 2019. After several scary and frustrating incidents, they set out to raise awareness and help others navigate this complicated and under-diagnosed condition. 

In addition to Alpha Gal Syndrome, both Debbie and Candice have other food allergies. 

Today we will get to know the duo known as the Two Alpha Gals, chat about autoimmune disorders, food allergies, and all things Alpha Gal Syndrome.

Two Alpha Gals Website: https://www.twoalphagals.com/

All social media platforms @twoalphagals

YouTube: https://youtu.be/pO3aFvf28dA?si=mlfhHGKkp-uIO8Wm

In the Tall Grass Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/in-the-tall-grass

Link to the newest data on AGS from the CDC:

https://www.npr.org/2023/07/31/1191034065/the-cdc-says-millions-of-americans-might-be-living-with-an-allergy-to-meat

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/alpha-gal-syndrome-red-meat-ticks-lone-star-rcna96636

The Test Code for alpha-gal syndrome is: ICD-10-CM Z91.014

Here is the link to Alpha-Gal Information, the website mentioned in this episode conversation: https://alphagalinformation.org/

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Read My Articles on WebMD: https://blogs.webmd.com/food-allergies/lisa-horne

The Everything Nut Allergy Cookbook: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Lisa-Horne/190009636

The Food Allergy Talk Podcast: https://foodallergypi.com/the-food-allergy-talk-podcast/

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