Table 2.
CDAT score, non-celiac autoimmune diseases declared, and years on GFD by declared diagnoses.
| CD* | NC/WGS** | WA*** | No Diagnosis Declared **** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | 200 (60%) | 97 (29.3%) | 10 (3%) | 24 (7.2%) |
| CDAT score < 13 †, n (%) | 93 (46.5%) | 37 (38.1%) | 7 (70%) | 10 (4.2%) |
| Additional autoimmune disorders declared | 48 (24%) | 21 (21.7%) | 1 (10%) | 3 (12.5%) |
| Duration of gluten-free diet | ||||
| Up to 1 year (n, %) | 2 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1–5 years (n, %) | 119 (59.5) | 91 (93.8) | 5 (50) | 23 (95.8) |
| >5 years (n, %) | 79 (39.5) | 6 (6.2) | 5 (50) | 1 (4.2) |
CD*: celiac disease; NC/WGS** non-celiac gluten/wheat sensitivity; WA***: wheat allergy. ****: persons that follow GFD as healthy feeding option or follow a fashion/trend. † CDAT score < 13 points indicate bad adherence to GFD.