Marish

I have mixed feelings about this.  A total “cure” would be optimal, but anything less might dilute the current market influence for gluten-free foods that Celiac and gluten-intolerance sufferers have now, with products and restaurants offering gluten free foods, and food testing required for certified gluten free labeling.   I also fear that as with any medications, the list of side effects might be unacceptable to some or many and yet it will be perceived that every Celiac sufferer should just take a pill.  Those who might choose not to take medication might be treated harshly, and we might return to the days of just eat what you are given and don’t complain.  

The article has good considerations.  I find myself favoring not considering Celiac as a “disability”, since, as the article points out, it is a condition that can be managed by proper food choices and it doesn’t impair one’s ability to do their job.  Many non-Celiac people have issues with various foods that can make them ill, food allergies, lactose intolerance, etc.   If improper foods are consumed, that person might get temporarily ill, or in the case of some allergies, like peanuts, critically ill.  The allergy or intolerance itself doesn’t equate to the person being disabled.  Perhaps a Celiac individual might have difficulties that make them temporarily disabled while they are adjusting to their Celiac diagnosis and their villi are still healing, However, like many illnesses and injuries, that would be a temporary situation.