UNDERSTANDING

DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTORPHY

There’s a lot to know about Duchenne muscular dystrophy (also called Duchenne or DMD).

We Speak Duchenne is here to help break down information about DMD.

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Treatments for DMD

There are a number of treatment options and supportive therapies to help you manage Duchenne. Learn more about what’s available.

DMD treatments
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Duchenne Stories

Watch and read inspiring stories of families living with Duchenne and find out how they stay motivated to push through their challenges and live life normally.

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Duchenne Resources

We Speak Duchenne is here to help you better understand DMD and connect you to community resources. Visit our resources page to browse the Duchenne-opedia, read commonly asked questions, find Duchenne advocacy groups, and download helpful guides.

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Meet Tripp—he is living with Duchenne and he is a paid ambassador.