What is CSID?
CSID is Congenital Sucrase Isomaltase Deficiency. It is a relatively unknown condition and often misdiagnosed due to the lack of knowledge within the medical community world wide. Quite often people are diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) without further investigation into what might be causing the condition. Many different conditions present with the same symptoms as IBS, CSID happens to be one of them.
The best way to test for CSID is through a small biopsy. There is a hydrogen breath test that is commonly used, however it is not considered a reliable way to diagnose CSID.
The best way to test for CSID is through a small biopsy. There is a hydrogen breath test that is commonly used, however it is not considered a reliable way to diagnose CSID.
Articles
My Journey
A story about the journey through CSID.
Share Your Story
We would love to hear from you about your experience through CSID/Sucrose Intolerance or even how cutting sugar from your diet has made a positive effect.
Eileen Stiles Story
One of our readers Eileen Stiles, shares her journey with sucrose and fructose intolerance.
Enzyme Replacement
Therapies
There are many views on enzyme replacement therapies. In the end it comes down to personal preference and views.Here we discuss some of these views.
Tolerance Levels - A Tricky Business
We all have different levels of tolerance with sucrose, and it can be very hard to draw the line in the sand. There are many varying factors which will determine whether or not you will react and to what intensity.
Silly Season
Stuck for ideas for catering over the silly season? Come read our article full of tips and ideas to keep it a sugar free yet still delicious time of year.
Psychological Effects
Congenital Sucrase Isomaltase Deficiency is commonly looked at from the physical side effects. Due to the condition being the lack of the ability to digest sucrose and starches. There are many other side effects other than those which occur within the digestive system. One of the hardest effects is the psychological effects. This condition seems to warp the sufferers’ way of thinking.....
Sugar and Obesity
Ask anyone, and they will tell you that if you want to loose weight then you need to cut out the sweets and fats. To a person that has a sweet tooth this can be very overwhelming if not impossible...
