Tracy, who lives with phenylketonuria (PKU), is a professional astrophysicist and works at NASA. In her opinion, living with PKU requires discipline to keep on top of managing the condition.
“I often wonder if I didn’t have PKU, if I would be an astrophysicist,” Tracy says. “I know there is that little part of me that became an astrophysicist just to prove that I could do it.”
In this video, Tracy shares the importance of keeping balance and stability while managing PKU, reflects on how high phe levels impact her, and expresses her hope for the future for those living with PKU.