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Originally Posted by Accyexplorer
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They don't get free pizza - pizza bases, yes, cakes, no, biscuits & crackers yes, breakfast cereals, bread, flour, yes. We pay a much higher price for many food items than standard items e.g. Cornflakes almost double, Madeira cake, more than double, and the list goes on and on.
Coeliac is not a disease that is brought on by over indulgence of junk food, alcohol or the use of illegal substances, perhaps you have more experience in those areas. It is a medically diagnosed auto-immune disease and is incurable and can only be controlled through sticking rigidly to a wheat/gluten free diet - and that even applies to things like malt vinegar, chip shop chips, normal beer amongst many other things.
You, who have obviously no idea of what you are talking about - as usual, should do a some research before pasting sensationalist leads from various newspapers.
There are a number of diseases/conditions which arise due to the inability of people afflicted to control their urges, be it drugs, inappropriate diets, sex, failure to take preventative medication - however that does not apply to everyone with any of those diseases/conditions - I do not question the right of those afflicted to receive medical care - and neither should you.
You should also be aware that Coeliac disease can manifest itself at any time of life and you will not be aware that you are susceptible to it until you do - good luck if it does happen to you.