Gluten Free RN23 Feb 2018

The US Military and Celiac Disease EP061

It goes without saying that anyone who serves in the military needs to be healthy and strong—and that military leaders have an obligation to keep enlisted servicemen and women as safe and healthy as possible. So, it makes sense that people with food allergies (including celiac patients) are disqualified from military service, but it is less clear why celiac testing is not a part of the medical exam to qualify for enlistment.

Today, the Gluten Free RN addresses the issue of celiac disease in the military. She explains the challenges of preparing gluten-free food in a mess hall setting and describes the consequences for an active duty soldier who is found to have celiac disease.

Nadine shares a research study exploring celiac trends among active duty military as well as a case study around veterans and celiac disease. Listen in for insight on what's behind the increased prevalence of celiac disease among military personnel and the confirmed association between celiac disease and other complex health issues.

What's Discussed:

Why celiac patients are disqualified from enlisting in any branch of service

Unable to provide safe food

What happens to military personnel who are found to have celiac disease

Will receive medical discharge

The US military policy around food allergies and intolerances

No accommodations made

Countries that allow celiac patients to serve

Israel, Finland and Scandinavia

The Mayo Clinic study of celiac trends among active duty military

Healthy worker population with medical diagnostic coding
Incidence of celiac disease increased five-fold from 1999-2008
Combination of increased suspicion and environmental factors

The challenge of preparing gluten-free food in a military setting

High risk of cross-contamination

A case study involving military veterans and celiac disease

Confirmed association between CD and other complex issues

The benefits of a gluten-free diet

Preventative for autoimmune disorders, nutritional deficiencies and cancer

Nadine's argument for celiac testing prior to enlistment

Obligation to safety of servicemen/women

Resources:

Military Standards of Medical Fitness

'The Incidence and Risk of Celiac Disease in a Healthy US Adult Population' in the American Journal of Gastroenterology

'Celiac Sprue Among US Military Veterans: Associated Disorders and Clinical Manifestations' in Digestive Diseases and Sciences

'Gluten-Free Soldier in Afghanistan' in Gluten-Free Living

'Medical Mix-Up Sidelines Army Sergeant's Career' in Military Times

Celiac Disease-Related Veterans Affairs Case

Connect with Nadine:

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Contact via Email

'Your Skin on Gluten' on YouTube

Melodies of the Danube Gluten-Free Cruise with Nadine

Books by Nadine:

Dough Nation: A Nurse's Memoir of Celiac Disease from Missed Diagnosis to Food and Health Activism

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