Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center Patient Stories
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GCK Hyperinsulinism: Nico’s Story
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Being part of a clinical trial as a patient of the HI Center research gave Nico the independence to be a normal kid and still safely manage his hyperinsulinism.
Three Generations Under CHOP’s Care for HI
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Grandfather, mom and granddaughter have all been treated at CHOP for congenital hyperinsulinism (HI). This family’s history shows the evolution of HI care.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Eliza’s Story
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Eliza’s family brought her to CHOP for its expertise in hyperinsulinism. She became the 600th patient to have pancreas surgery and went home cured.
Diffuse Hyperinsulinism: Omar’s Story
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After three months of searching for answers, Omar’s family found a diagnosis — and hope, at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Isaac’s and Levi’s Story
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When a rare disorder was diagnosed in two of their children, the Linares family found hope and expertise at CHOP.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Dominique’s story
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Endocrinologists in New York didn’t have the knowledge of hyperinsulinism to help Dominique, 30, so she came to CHOP for treatment that controlled her HI.
Hyperinsulinism/Hyperammonemia: Daniel’s Story
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Much has been learned about hyperinsulinism/hyperammonemia since Daniel first had severe low blood sugar as a baby. A new clinic as CHOP can help improve symptoms.
Hyperinsulinism and Kabuki Syndrome: Amelia’s Story
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A diagnosis of Kabuki syndrome connected all of Amelia’s symptoms, and CHOP has experts to care for each and every condition.
HI Can’t Stop Abigail’s Big Dreams
Inspired by the care she received at CHOP for her HI, Abigail Ridler wants to go into medicine to help others with rare diseases.
Insulinoma: Leilani’s story
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When doctors in Florida struggled to diagnose Leilani’s rare illness, her parents pushed to bring her to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she was cured.