Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center Patients Stories Listing

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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.

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Insulinoma: Leilani’s story

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.

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Kabuki Syndrome: Rosalie's Story

Rosalie had been in and out of the hospital a few times at three months old before coming to the Kabuki Syndrome Clinic at CHOP for answers.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center Patients Stories Listing

HI Can’t Stop Abigail’s Big Dreams

Insulinoma: Leilani’s story

Kabuki Syndrome: Rosalie's Story

Hyperinsulinism and Turner Syndrome: Aliza’s Story

Hyperinsulinism and Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome During the Pandemic: Dominic’s Story

Treating Hyperinsulinism During a Pandemic: Stella’s Story

Congenital Hyperinsulinism and Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: Alina’s Story

Hyperinsulinism/hyperammonemia Syndrome: Adam’s Story

Hyperinsulinism and Post-pancreatectomy Diabetes: Jenny’s Story

From Personal to Public Advocacy: Ben’s Hyperinsulinism Story