Question 1

how to diagnose glycogen disorder in baby?

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Please see below: Gene testing. Liver and muscle biopsy are other options.

Question 2

does exercise increase the storage of glycogen and fat?

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Exercise: leads to fat oxidation("burning") but that amount is very dependent on the intensity, duration and type and individual fitness level.  In terms of glycogen storage, because exercise depletes glycogen stores, it also does lead to increased glycogen storage post exercise.

Question 3

how is glycogen used during exercise?

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Released: Glycogen is complex carbohydrate storage that is broken down in your body and released as 'simple carbohydrates' when your exersise becomes more intense and longer-lasting(usually  more than an hour depending on your aerobic fitness).When glycogen stores are "used up"about the 21st or 22nd mile in a marathon u have"hit the wall"...A most umcomfortable feeling!

Question 4

can you describe glycogen cardiomyopathy?

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A genetic disease: Both genes cause glycogen storage cardiomyopathy, which can mimic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Question 5

how can i train my body to use fat instead of glycogen as the main energy source?

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Train: Your body always searches for glycogen first for energy.  It is the fastest processed and most available energy source.  After glycogen stores are depleted, fat is used as an energy source.  Bu this usually takes 45 minutes of sustained activity at a mild to moderate level of intensity.

Question 6

is there a good diet plan for glycogen storage disorder type ix?

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Sure: There are excellent diets designed for all different types of storage disorders. However, very few people are well versed in what these diets consist of. Find a dietician associated with a genetics center or with a pediatric hospital that deals with these disorders frequently, like Cleveland Clinic, Childrens Hospital of Philidelphia, Mayo, Waisman Center to name a few.

Question 7

does insulin makes the cells to absorb glucose without converting it into glycogen ?

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Be good 2your liver: Insulin causes skeletal muscle and fat cells to absorb blood glucose. This glucose often comes from the liver after glycogenolysis. This is the breakdown of glycogens, which are the sugars your liver stores in long chains to use later. the release of blood sugar from these glycogen chains is done via the enzyme glycogen phosphorylase.

Question 8

do you know if adult pompe disease is caused by a sudden mutation or a long build up of glycogen?

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Long build up: I'm not a geneticist; and, there are good references on this subject easily available on the net.  However, a quick answer is long build-up.  The disease is viewed as constitutional (born-in) and not a later development of a "sudden mutation".   If you are really interested, do your homework on the subject by looking at NIH and other sites.

Question 9

my glycogen level in blood has come low.  its 2.0.  all my medical test are ok except this one.  any serious issue?

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Ok: It does not appear to be significant from the results you mentioned.

Question 10

is there treatment for depleted glycogen in the muscles?

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Carbo Bonking: The treatment is to restore the glycogen back into the muscle. The fastest, safest way is eat foods with a high glycemic index. These foods will break down quickly, causing an increase in blood glucose. The glucose will then be returned to the muscle for storage in the form of glycogen. What are these foods you ask? Cereals, white bread, rice and most snacks just to name a few.

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