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…
Communicating with Healthcare Providers Effectively
For many patients with Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID), the road to diagnosis was a long and hard one. It may have taken months or years…
Social Impacts of Having Sucrose Intolerance
Living 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 relationships…
Why Can’t I Get Stomach Relief?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD)? Celiac disease? Bacterial infection? Food allergy? Sugar intolerance? When your stomach is causing problems, such as gassiness,…
CSID in the Work Setting
Working when you have Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID) can pose many challenges. From dealing with bathroom issues and special food needs to missing work due…
Handling Your Emotions When Your Child Has Sucrose Intolerance
Parents and caregivers often have to deal with a range of emotions when a child is diagnosed with Congential Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID). Immediately after diagnosis,…
Interpersonal Issues for the CSID Patient
Parties, family gatherings and holidays are often food-focused, which can pose a problem for adults with Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID). Some recommendations to cope include…
My Barista Is Making Me Sick
By: Maggie Cooper I think that my barista is making me sick. I’m not talking about the holes in his earlobes that are big enough…
