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A nonprofit organization that strives to spread the knowledge of the deficiency, through educating medical providers and those affected by it.

09/30/2026

Would you recognize the signs of a possible G6PD-related hemolytic episode? 🩸

For someone with G6PD deficiency, certain medications, foods, infections, and other oxidative stressors can cause red blood cells to break down faster than the body can replace them. This is known as hemolysis.

Possible signs can include unusual tiredness or weakness, pale skin, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, shortness of breath, or a rapid heartbeat. Symptoms and severity can vary from person to person.

Knowing the signs is important, but so is knowing your G6PD status, understanding potential triggers, and making sure your healthcare providers know about your deficiency.

💚 Save this post so you can reference the signs later, and share it with someone who should know about G6PD deficiency.

Learn more at g6pddf.org.

09/28/2026

When should the conversation about G6PD deficiency begin? It may be earlier than you think. 💚

Perinatal health focuses on the health and well-being of mothers and babies throughout pregnancy, birth, and the period surrounding birth. For expecting families, this can also be an important time to learn about G6PD deficiency, understand family health history, and start conversations with healthcare providers.

G6PD awareness doesn’t have to begin after a baby is born. Education can start during pregnancy and continue through newborn screening, infancy, and beyond.

Swipe through to learn more about perinatal health and why we’re bringing G6PD awareness into the conversation earlier.

Learn more at g6pddf.org.

09/24/2026

Why wait until birth to start the conversation about G6PD deficiency? 💚

Because G6PD deficiency is inherited, pregnancy can be an opportunity to learn about your family history, understand your own G6PD status, and ask your healthcare provider questions before your baby arrives.

Starting the conversation earlier does not replace newborn screening. Instead, awareness during pregnancy and screening after birth can be parts of the same journey.

Pregnancy → Birth → Newborn → Beyond

Know your family history. Ask questions. Learn about testing and screening. And keep the conversation going as your child grows.

Learn more at g6pddf.org.

09/22/2026

A very big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our 2nd annual golf tournament possible! ⛳💚

To our sponsors, golfers, volunteers, supporters, and everyone who joined us, your generosity and participation help the G6PD Deficiency Foundation continue educating, advocating, and raising awareness.

We are incredibly grateful to have a community that continues to show up for our mission.

Thank you for helping us make a difference, one swing at a time!

09/17/2026

What is the connection between sickle cell disease and G6PD deficiency?

They are two different inherited conditions, but a person can have both. And while each affects red blood cells differently, knowing whether G6PD deficiency is also present can provide another important piece of someone’s health picture.

In honor of National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, we’re breaking down:

🩸 What sickle cell disease is
🧬 What G6PD deficiency is
🔗 Where the two can intersect
💊 Why knowing your G6PD status can matter

Swipe through to learn more, and share this post to help us spread awareness this September. 💚

09/15/2026

Come for the pizza. Leave knowing a little more about G6PD. 🍕💚

We’re getting closer to the A1-Toyota Apizza Feast on September 25 in New Haven, CT, and the G6PD Deficiency Foundation will be there!

Make sure you stop by our booth to:

🧠 Take the G6PD Deficiency Challenge
🎁 Get a prize for participating
🎟️ Enter our $1 raffle to win two Pizza Tour tickets
💚 Learn more about G6PD deficiency

Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and come find us! We’ll see you in New Haven. 🍕

09/13/2026

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. ❤️

While sickle cell disease and G6PD deficiency are two separate inherited conditions, they can occur in the same person, making awareness and education important.

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing more about the connection between these two conditions and why knowing your status matters.

Awareness starts with education. 💚

09/11/2026

New Haven, we’re coming! 🍕💚
The G6PD Deficiency Foundation is excited to be part of Apizza Feast on September 25 in New Haven, CT!
Come find our booth and join us for an afternoon of pizza, fun, and G6PD awareness.

🧠 Take the G6PD Deficiency Challenge
🎁 Receive a prize for participating
🎟️ Enter our $1 raffle for a chance to win two Pizza Tour tickets

We can’t wait to meet you, put your G6PD knowledge to the test, and spread awareness together. Save the date and come say hi!

08/26/2026

Some people find out about G6PD deficiency at birth. Some find out decades later, after years of unexplained symptoms. Some are still searching for answers right now.

However your story started, it matters. And sharing it might be exactly what another family needs to read today.

Tell us your story in the comments below. When did you find out? What do you wish you had known sooner?

08/24/2026

🐱 Did you know that Calico Cats can teach us about G6PD deficiency? Well, X-inactivation is a part of both! If you have ever been told you are just a carrier, this one is for you. Swipe through to learn about X-inactivation and what it means for G6PD deficiency. Read the full blog at the link in our bio.

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Babylon, NY
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+16319467335

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http://g6pdDF.org/

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