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KNOW YOUR LGMD SUBTYPE.
FIND YOUR PEOPLE.

If you have limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD)—or think you might—knowing your subtype can change everything. It can bring answers, shape your care, open the door to treatment opportunities, and connect you with a community that’s putting knowledge into motion.1

There’s care for every type.

Take the next steps toward understanding your LGMD subtype:

  1. Talk to your doctor about genetic testing to confirm your subtype.
  2. Ask your doctor to order a comprehensive LGMD panel.
  3. Don’t have a doctor or specialist? Find one near you.
  4. Learn more about genetic testing for LGMD.
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