#56 Navigating Dual Diagnoses: Amy Raskin Shares Parenting Strategies for Diabetes and Celiac

Guest Amy Raskin shares her experience parenting a child living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and celiac disease. Amy shares her personal experiences, the challenges her family has faced, and the strategies they’ve developed to support her son Andrew’s health and well-being.

 

Amy Raskin is a pioneer in global thematic investing and widely respected as a bold thought leader. As the Chief Investment Officer of Chevy Chase Trust since February 1, 2014, she has propelled the firm to a leadership position in thematic investing, a small, but rapidly growing approach to investing that MSCI recently added to its universe of style categories. Under her leadership, Chevy Chase Trust has outperformed its global benchmark in each of the last nine years; it is in the top decile of managers for the last 10 years. Amy is also a monthly guest on CNBC.

 

Prior to joining Chevy Chase Trust, Amy was Senior Vice President at AllianceBernstein in New York, serving as Director of Research for Thematic Portfolios, Director of Research on Strategic Change, head of U.S. & Global Growth Equity Research and Chief Investment Officer of AB Venture Capital Fund. The Research on Strategic Change team published in-depth research papers on a wide range of thematic investment topics, such as broadband, China, hybrid vehicles, climate change and molecular medicine.

 

Earlier, she worked as an investment banker at Lehman Brothers and as a research analyst at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. Amy graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. She currently serves on the Boards of UPenn’s Engineering School and of the T1D Fund, which is a venture capital fund focused on finding a cure to Type 1 diabetes.

 

Topics Covered:

• Understanding Type 1 Diabetes: What T1D is, how it differs from adult-onset diabetes, and the symptoms to look for.
• A Family’s Journey: Andrew’s diagnosis, the path to confirmation, and how the family adapted to his needs.
• Living with Celiac Disease: The symptoms, diagnosis, and how it intersects with managing T1D.
• Daily Life Adjustments: Modifying the home, navigating school and friendships, and encouraging independence.
• Sibling Dynamics: How Andrew’s older brother, Jason, has adjusted to the care and attention Andrew requires.
• Advice for Parents: Amy’s wisdom for families facing T1D, celiac, or other chronic conditions.

Key Moments:

• Amy discusses the emotional and practical aspects of explaining T1D to her children.
• Insights into managing dual diagnoses of T1D and celiac disease.
• Strategies for balancing a demanding career with the complexities of parenting a child with chronic health conditions.

Resources Mentioned:

• T1D Fund
• Camp Sweeney
• Break Through T1D 
• Findmeglutenfree.com
• Hole In The Wall Gang Camp

 

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