Myfanwy Datta, The States of Guernsey’s clinical lead dietitian, said patients diagnosed with coeliac disease were referred to dietitians to manage their condition and ensure they received adequate nutrients in their diet.
She advised islanders with coeliac disease to get an annual review with their GP to test their blood levels.
Guernsey based nutritional therapist Carol Champion advised people with coeliac disease to eat more foods that were “naturally gluten free” such as potatoes, rice, oats and sweet potatoes, rather than buying too many ultra-processed foods.
“These often have added chemicals, flavourings, stabilisers and glues, are often lacking many real nutrients and could have a detrimental effect on someone’s health,” she said.