Pompe Disease – Rare but still Matters Pompe Diseases are usually characterized by a deficiency of an enzyme called acid alfa glucosidase (GAA). The enzyme helps by breaking down complex sugars in the body which, when in deficiency causes Pompe disease. The disease is a rare disorder with a current worldwide prevalence of 1 in 5,000 to 10,000 people. https://duphat.ae/pompe-disease-rare-but-still-matters/