Can People with Sprue Eat Gluten? Understanding the Different Types
                                
                                
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                                Celiac disease, also known as celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, affects approximately 1% of the Western population. The term 'sprue' can be confusing as it refers to different conditions, and whether gluten is tolerated depends entirely on the specific diagnosis.