Coping with a Dual Diagnosis
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Parents are usually blindsided when they find out that their child has congenital hyperinsulinism (HI), a rare genetic disorder that depresses blood sugar to dangerously low levels.
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Researchers Show Novel Device Improves Blood Sugar Control in Hyperinsulinism Patients Whose Pancreas Has Been Removed
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A pilot study at CHOP is the first to demonstrate the effectiveness of the bihormonal bionic pancreas in hyperinsulinism patients.
Psychologist Joins Adrenal and Puberty Center Team
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Last fall, Leela Morrow, PsyD, joined the Adrenal and Puberty Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, adding another service to the comprehensive program.
The Rare Intersection of HI and Turner Syndrome
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Sometimes rare and super rare genetic conditions occur within the same child. That’s the case for Turner syndrome, which has an incidence rate of about 1 in 2,500 female births, and congenital hyperinsulinism, which happens about once in 50,000 births.
How a Psychologist Can Help HI Families
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When families learn that their child has congenital hyperinsulinism (HI), it’s not uncommon for parents to be overwhelmed by feelings of anxiety, isolation or helplessness.
Psychologist Joins HI Team
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Last fall, Leela Morrow, PsyD, joined the team at the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, adding another service to the comprehensive program.
Managing HI into Adulthood
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The Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at CHOP has been with your family every step of the way as you’ve treated and managed your child’s HI.
What Are the Chances Our Next Child Will Have HI?
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When a family has a child with congenital hyperinsulinism, a question often arises: Will any future child also have HI?
Endocrinology Chief Diva D. De León-Crutchlow, MD, MSCE, Featured in Her Home Country of Panama
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In a special segment broadcast in Panama in September, Diva D. De León-Crutchlow, MD, MSCE, recalled her path from her home county to her role as Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes and Director of the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
Meet HI Center’s Newest Team Member: Genetic counselor Victoria Sanders
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CHOP’s Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center, which treats more children with HI than any center in the world, has added a dedicated genetic counselor to its multidisciplinary team.