Are you curious about the ketogenic diet for your child with a rare epilepsy? Watch to learn more and get your questions answered.
Our panelists are:
DEE caregivers managing the diet in their loved ones with KCNT1 epilepsy:
Samantha MacMechan, mom to Charlotte, Co-Founder of the KCNT1 Epilepsy Foundation and Vice-Chair of the Board.
Karen Francis, mom, primary caregiver and teacher to her son, Brock.
Dr. Jake Phitsanuwong, MD, FAAP, FAES – Pediatric neurologist and epileptologist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Ketogenic Diet Programme at The University of Chicago Medicine.
Dr. Phitsanuwong specializes in the treatment of children with epilepsy, using medication and medical diets. He has unique expertise in ketogenic diets for the treatment of difficult-to-control seizures.
Stephanie Schimpf, RDN, LDN, CNSC is a Registered Dietitian at the University of Chicago Medicine who specializes in the ketogenic diet.
This webinar was planned in partnership with our friends at the KCNT1 Epilepsy Foundation.
For more information and resources, visit our Resource Center – www.DEEPConnections.net
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