Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center Patients Stories Listing

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Caring for a Rare Variation of a Rare Disease

CHOP not only diagnosed Amelia’s extremely uncommon condition, it had the experts to treat her.

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A Chaotic Symphony: Managing Three Kids with HI

Caring for three siblings with hyperinsulinism — and keeping their blood sugar in the safe range — calls for creativity and guidance from CHOP.

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GCK Hyperinsulinism: Nico’s Story

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.

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Three Generations Under CHOP’s Care for HI

Grandfather, mom and granddaughter have all been treated at CHOP for congenital hyperinsulinism (HI). This family’s history shows the evolution of HI care.

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Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Eliza’s Story

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.

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Diffuse Hyperinsulinism: Omar’s Story

After three months of searching for answers, Omar’s family found a diagnosis — and hope, at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Isaac’s and Levi’s Story

When a rare disorder was diagnosed in two of their children, the Linares family found hope and expertise at CHOP.

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Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Dominique’s story

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.

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Hyperinsulinism/Hyperammonemia: Daniel’s Story

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.