The Emotions of Getting Diagnosed With Sucrose Intolerance
Immediately after diagnosis, many Genetic Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (GSID) patients start to grieve for the loss of the “normal” life that they no longer have. They…
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Helping Tweens and Teens Deal with Sucrose Intolerance
Tweens and teens with Genetic Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (GSID) may face some unique issues related to their cognitive and emotional development. The two sections below describe…
My Plans for a Spooky, Sugar-Free Halloween
Author: Laura J. Halloween was tricky to manage last year for my daughter, Gabrielle, who has sucrose intolerance. I let her go trick-or-treating with her…
Social Impacts of Having Sucrose Intolerance
Living life with Sucrose Intolerance can be challenging from a social perspective because your day-to-day activities may be impacted by your gastrointestinal symptoms. Even your…
Misconceptions about Sucrose Intolerance
Sucrose Intolerance is an underdiagnosed and misunderstood disorder. Patients who struggle with this disease wish that others understood what they are going through. Here are…
My Doctor Said to Cut out Sucrose – I Don’t Use Sugar, so What Am I Missing?
It is important to understand the tests and diagnoses that led to your doctor’s recommendation for a low-sucrose diet. There are a variety of “sugars”…
Food Journal and Bristol Stool Form Scale
By: Kate Coleman Ever since I can remember, I have loved elephants. My most beloved toy as a child was a stuffed elephant, and my…
Life with Sucrose Intolerance
As an adult with Sucrose Intolerance, there are many factors to consider. Life is not as carefree as it once was. For someone who does…
Getting to the Core of My Stomach Issues
By: Kate Coleman Lately I feel like there is always something wrong with my stomach. I hate to complain all of the time. I mean,…
Preparing for a GI Appointment
By: Emma Brown I am, by all accounts, an intelligent, successful woman with a college degree. So why do I become a blithering idiot every…
