g6pd Deficiency Foundation

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.

08/19/2026

Kernicterus may not always be widely known, but for families touched by G6PD deficiency, it is a word that changes everything.

Learn what it is, why G6PD deficiency makes it more likely, and why early screening matters so much.

Share this with someone who is pregnant or has a newborn!

08/17/2026

Only 3 days left to register ❗Join us Monday, August 31st for the 2nd Annual G64Health Golf Tournament and Celebration at E. Donald Conroy Golf Course in Babylon, NY.

⛳ 9 holes, Par 3, 6 clubs
🏌️ Three shotgun times: 8:30am, 10:30am, or 12:30pm
🎟️ Win Challenges/Raffle tickets! Contests at every hole!
🎉 Celebration at Lily Flanagan's Pub, 2:30 to 5:30pm, food and drinks included

🎫 Golf Player: $160 | Celebration Only: $100

Registration closes August 20th. Grab your tickets now or make a donation at the link below:
https://givebutter.com/c/2nd-g64health-GOLF

08/12/2026

If you or someone you love has Sickle Cell Disease, G6PD deficiency may be part of the picture too. Over 30 percent of people with SCD also carry G6PD deficiency, yet many are never tested for both.

Knowing your full genetic picture means your doctor can make better decisions about your medications, your triggers, and your care. Ask about G6PD deficiency screening at your next appointment.

Link in bio to learn more.

08/11/2026

08/09/2026

G6PD is one of the most important enzymes you have probably never heard of. It protects your red blood cells every single day. When your body does not make enough of it, everyday exposures can trigger a serious reaction. Now you know. Share this with someone who needs to. Link in bio to learn more.

08/06/2026

If you have G6PD deficiency, knowing what a hemolytic episode looks and feels like could make all the difference 🩸. These symptoms can come on quickly after exposure to a trigger like a food, medication, or illness. The sooner you recognize them, the sooner you can act.

Save this post and share it with someone in your life who has G6PD deficiency.

Link in bio for the full triggers guide at g6pddf.org.

07/20/2026

If you have ever been told you are just a carrier, this one is for you.
Swipe through to learn the surprising myth we wish more women
knew the truth about when it comes to G6PD deficiency.

Save this and share it with a woman in your life.

07/16/2026

Did you know that 400 million people have G6PD deficiency? That's more than the
entire US population!

But still, most of us have never heard of it. Why is that?
Help us change that.

Learn more about G6PD deficiency and the G6PD Deficiency Foundation at g6pddf.org