So you or someone you love has just been diagnosed with glutaric acidemia I. You're probably scared, confused, and maybe a little angry. That's okay. This guide doesn't pretend to have all the answers, but it does have the ones you need right now — in plain language that won't make your head spin.

Inside, you'll find a no-nonsense walkthrough of what glutaric acidemia I actually is (we promise, we explain every word we use), why it happened, what you might feel, and what treatments exist. We also cover day-to-day life, caregiver burnout, and a list of questions to bring to your doctor so you never feel like you forgot the important stuff.

This is not medical advice, and it's not a substitute for your care team. But it is a bridge between the diagnosis and the living — a confident friend who walks you through the scary beginning and helps you find your footing.