glycogen storage diseases

What are the Treatment Options for GSDs?

The treatment for GSDs is tailored to the specific type and severity of the disease and aims to manage symptoms and prevent complications:
- Dietary Management: Frequent feeding with cornstarch or other complex carbohydrates to maintain blood glucose levels, especially in GSD Type I.
- Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ERT): Available for Pompe disease to replace the deficient enzyme.
- Medications: To manage complications like hyperuricemia or hyperlipidemia.
- Liver Transplantation: Considered in severe cases with liver failure or hepatocellular carcinoma risk.

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