There are two forms of scleroderma: localized scleroderma (primarily affects the skin, most common form found in children) and systemic sclerosis (a chronic, degenerative disease rarely seen in children). Linear scleroderma is a progressive loss of subcutaneous fat with pigment changes in the skin.
We assume that the person described here starts the work period eagerly, using stored glycogen at the beginning of the work session. Muscle glycogen remains is the major source of energy during the first half-hour. After this period we see that fatty acids and blood glucose takes over as important energy sources.
Providing energy. Your body uses carbohydrates as its main fuel source. Sugars and starches are broken down into simple sugars during digestion. They're then absorbed into your bloodstream, where they're known as blood sugar (blood glucose). From there, the glucose enters your body's cells with the help of insulin.roviding energy. Your body uses carbohydrates as its main fuel source. Sugars and starches are broken down into simple sugars during digestion. They're then absorbed into your bloodstream, where they're known as blood sugar (blood glucose). From there, the glucose enters your body's cells with the help of insulin.