Here are some more facts about Celiac disease you may not know, or may surprise you.
7. About 83% of Americans with the disease are still suffering without a diagnosis. With an estimate of 3 million people
affected and less than 500,000 diagnosed, there is a need to raise awareness for diagnosis and treatment.
8. The later the age of diagnosis, the greater the chance of developing another autoimmune disorder.
Age of diagnosis Chance of developing another autoimmune disorder
2-4 10.5%
4-12 16.7%
12-20 27%
20 and up 34%
9. It is estimated that up to 20% of people with diagnosed Celiac still have persistent symptoms while on a gluten
free diet. There are several causes of poorly responsive Celiac disease, including small intestinal bacterial over
growth and pancreatic insufficiency.
10. Consuming the smallest amount of gluten can make a person sick. Gluten is a general name for the proteins found
in wheat, rye, barley and triticale. Gluten is what helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue that holds foods
together.
11. It is common for people with Celiac to have nutritional deficiencies. Common deficiencies include iron, calcium
vitamin D, zinc, B6, B12, and folate.
12. About 15-25% of people with Celiac are also affected by Dermatitis Herpetiformis. This is the skin manifestation
of Celiac disease. It is extremely itchy bumps or blisters that appear most often on the forearms near the elbows, as
well as knees and buttocks.
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