05/31/2026
Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and wheat allergy are often used interchangeably… but they are not the same.
Celiac disease
→ autoimmune disease
→ gluten triggers immune-mediated intestinal damage
Wheat allergy
→ allergic response
→ may involve hives, swelling, or respiratory symptoms
Non-celiac gluten sensitivity
→ symptoms occur with gluten exposure
→ no confirmed autoimmune intestinal damage
Symptoms can overlap, which is why testing and proper diagnosis matter.
One of the biggest mistakes I see is removing gluten too early before testing is completed, which can make diagnosis more difficult.
This is part of my celiac education series.
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