GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Market Chief Medical Officer at UnitedHealthcare Dr. Robert Kantor joined KARE News@4 to break down what you need to know about Celiac disease and being gluten-sensitive. He discussed how it is diagnosed along with long term effects and places to shop for foods in the Twin Cities that help deal with it.
Celiac disease can prevent your body from absorbing the nutrients that it needs, which can cause malnutrition. If you have celiac disease, you may be four times more likely to develop small bowel cancer or other autoimmune disorders, if left untreated. If you have a family member who has had it, experts say it’s a good idea to get screened.