Glycogen Storage Diseases (GSD) are rare inherited metabolic disorders affecting how the body stores and uses glycogen. India's metabolic specialists offer dietary management, enzyme therapy, and long-term monitoring.
GSDs are a group of inherited disorders caused by defects in the enzymes responsible for building or breaking down glycogen (the body's stored form of glucose). Depending on the type, they primarily affect the liver, muscles, or both, leading to low blood sugar, liver enlargement, muscle weakness, or exercise intolerance.
| Type | Key Feature |
|---|---|
| Type I (von Gierke disease) | Managed with dietary therapy — uncooked cornstarch / continuous glucose feeding |
| Type II (Pompe disease) | Treated with enzyme replacement therapy |
| Type III (Cori-Forbes disease) | Debrancher enzyme deficiency; managed with high-protein diet and monitoring |
While dietary therapy remains the cornerstone of management for most types, ongoing research into gene therapy is opening new treatment possibilities for long-term disease control.
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