Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center Patient Stories

Charlotte's family came from California searching for answers about her persistently low blood sugar levels. They found answers and support at CHOP's Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center.

Lachlan travelled from Australia to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at Children's Hospital for treatment of his congenital hyperinsulinism.

Frustration and fear led Max’s parents to bring him across the country to CHOP's Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center. After surgery to treat his diffuse hyperinsulinism, he's thriving.

Rianna was diagnosed with diffuse hyperinsulinism when she was 10 days old. She was referred to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for treatment.

Lainie travelled from Michigan to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for a cure for her focal hyperinsulinism.

Read Mackenzie's story about her and her family's experience with focal hyperinsulinism. Learn about her diagnosis and treatment at the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Born full-term after a healthy pregnancy, Nathaniel began developing low blood sugars — down to 20 mg/dL — a few hours after birth. His family turned to CHOP's Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center for help.