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Von Gierke disease

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Alternative Names:
Type I glycogen storage disease
Prevention:
There is no simple way to prevent glycogen storage disease. Prospective parents may seek genetic counseling and testing to determine their risk for passing on von Gierke disease. Treatment is effective at preventing many of the complications.
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