Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Patient Stories

Evelyn’s parents had never heard of CAH, the rare adrenal condition their daughter had, until her diagnosis. But with CHOP’s help, Evelyn’s health is back on track.

While still in the womb, Natalie's heart was already clogged with calcium. Her parents knew it didn't look good. They sought help from national experts in fetal cardiac conditions at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

When her daughter's HI/HA was well managed, this mom turned her attention to advocating for her child's needs at school.

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.

When traditional tests were inconclusive, Jill turned to the Roberts Individualized Medical Genetics Center for a diagnosis of Kallmann syndrome. 

Carlin, 12, has Turner syndrome. She has been receiving comprehensive care and a network for support and training at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Violet was diagnosed with Turner syndrome in utero and was given a 1 percent chance of surviving to term. Now 3, she is an active and happy toddler.

In the 10 years since her diagnosis with type 1 diabetes, Ana had learned so much about herself and her accomplishments. She wrote down what this bittersweet, 10-year anniversary means to her.

Andrew Davis knows the ups and downs of living with type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed at age 5, he is now a junior at Rutgers University.