- To properly diagnose Celiac Disease, a biopsy of the intestine is needed BEFORE starting a gluten free diet. Do not go Gluten Free beforehand as it will give false test results
- Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disorder
- It is a genetic disease
- The disease can occur at any age
- Untreated Celiac Disease can be fatal
- 50% of adult with Celiac Disease have atypical symptoms
- Symptoms can mimic anaemia, chrohn's disease and even irritable bowel Syndrome
- Some people have no symptoms at all
This video courtesy of celiaccentral.org is a great resource to help those unfamiliar with Celiac Disease better understand it.