While Celiac Disease is considered common in Europe, there is a general lack of recognition and diagnosis of Celiac Disease in the United States. Recent studies from Columbia University have indicated that it takes an average of nine years from onset of symptoms to diagnosis in the U.S.

Celiac Disease can have varied modes of presentation, or can even be asymptomatic, making diagnosis more elusive. A timely diagnosis of CD is essential to treating or preventing its complications.