Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center Patient Stories
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Hyperinsulinism and Turner Syndrome: Aliza’s Story

It was only after Aliza’s parents brought her to CHOP that she received expert care for her two diagnoses: Turner syndrome and hyperinsulinism.
Hyperinsulinism and Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome During the Pandemic: Dominic’s Story

With a dual diagnosis of two genetic conditions, Dominic’s family came from California to CHOP during the pandemic to ensure he got the specialized care he needed.
Treating Hyperinsulinism During a Pandemic: Stella’s Story

Stella was cared for by the expert team from CHOP’s Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center, the most active and experienced center of its type in the world.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism and Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: Alina’s Story

The partnership between her doctors at The Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at CHOP and her local medical team in California is keeping Alina healthy and allowing her to be a typical toddler. However, her beginning was anything but typical.
Hyperinsulinism/hyperammonemia Syndrome: Adam’s Story

Adam’s hyperinsulinism/hyperammonemia wasn’t well controlled until he came from Chicago to CHOP. Now he’s participating in research to help find a better treatment for HA.
Hyperinsulinism and Post-pancreatectomy Diabetes: Jenny’s Story

A CHOP research study seeks to even out the ups and downs of post-pancreatectomy diabetes. Jenny, who has hyperinsulinism, can’t wait for the results.
From Personal to Public Advocacy: Ben’s Hyperinsulinism Story

The rare is commonplace at CHOP, and for children with extremely low blood sugar from hyperinsulinism, that expertise changes lives, as Ben’s family learned.
Hyperinsulinism, LINE Type: Paige’s Story

Congenital hyperinsulinism is rare — 1 in 50,000 births — and Paige had a rare type of HI. But CHOP’s expertise allowed her to be cured.
Baby's Best Friend: Adriana's Hyperinsulinism Story

The combination of a barking dog, an alert local endocrinologist, and the experts at CHOP’s Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center gave Adriana the best result possible: a cure.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Alaya's Story

Alaya's family traveled from North Carolina seeking the expertise of CHOP’s Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center. She became the 500th baby to have a pancreatectomy at CHOP.