Glycogen Storage Disease Type V - Treatment/Therapy

Treatment/Therapy

Oral vitamin B6 appears to impart greater resistance to fatigue. No specific therapy exists, but combined aerobic exercise programs and high-protein diets may help. Some patients learn the limits of their exercise and work within their restrictions, going on to live fairly normal lives.

Supervised exercise programs have been recommended to lessen the risks of extended inactivity.

Sucrose treatment is now being recommended prior to exercise.

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