#coeliac disease

jesusonafrickinboat:

May is Celiac Awareness Month!

• Celiac is a serious autoimmune disease
  
• It is not a food allergy, diet, or fad
  
• Celiac is a genetic disorder
• It is sometimes known as “coeliac”
• 1 in 133 Americans (about 1% of the population) have celiac disease.
• 83% of people are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed
• The average time to get a correct diagnosis is 6-10 years
• There is no cure for celiac
• The only existing treatment is a strict 100% gluten free diet
• Eating gluten free is a life-long, difficult, expensivecommitment