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G1D - Glucose transporter type 1 deficiency syndrome
1. G1D 101- An Introduction
What is GLUT1 deficiency syndrome?
What are some other common symptoms of G1D?
Less common symptoms of G1D include
How common is G1D?
How is the diagnosis of G1D made?
What causes G1D?
Is G1D inherited?
2. Treatment of G1D
Can G1D be treated?
What is the ketogenic diet and how does it work?
Are there side effects from the ketogenic diet?
Are there any experimental treatments that may help control seizures in G1D?
Are there any medications or supplements to avoid?
3. Common questions after the diagnosis of G1D
What happens once a diagnosis of G1D is made?
How will my child develop?
Are G1D patients prone to other diseases?
Are there side effects from the ketogenic diet?
Does the ketogenic diet need to be maintained for life?
Could G1D have been prevented?
Will there ever be a cure for G1D?
4. G1D Research
Research on animal models of G1D
Research on G1D patients
Research relevant to genetic brain disorders in general
How can I contribute to research?
5. Movement disorders in G1D
What are movement disorders?
What movement disorders are seen in G1D?
Can G1D cause movement disorders and also seizures?
How are G1D movement disorders treated?
6. G1D Resources
G1D medical and diagnostic referral laboratory information General information
G1D disease information for patients and caretakers
Voluntary G1D patient registry
Advocacy information
Professional information
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