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Management

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The management of Von Gierke disease aims to prevent episodes of fasting hypoglycaemia, keeping blood glucose above 4 mmol/l (1).

The most effective approaches include:

  • continuous glucose infusion:
    • intravenous
    • via nasogastric tube
    • via gastrostomy tube
  • regular ingestion of uncooked corn starch

Reference:

  1. Parikh N. Glycogen Storage Disease Type I. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. 2025 Jan.

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