Glucose-galactose malabsorption (GGM) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder that prevents the body from absorbing two simple sugars: glucose and galactose. Glucose-galactose malabsorption (GGM ...

Glucose-galactose malabsorption (GGM) is a rare metabolic condition. It occurs when a genetic variation makes the body unable to properly absorb the simple sugars glucose and galactose.

If you’re a carrier, it doesn’t mean you have to avoid galactose. But it means you can pass galactosemia along to your children if your partner is also a carrier. If your newborn has classic ...