Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Patient Stories

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.

Before CHOP’s diagnosis and treatment for adrenal insufficiency, Chase struggled with low energy. Now he dreams of coaching pro football

Lancaster teen with chromosomal disorder thrives, thanks in part to support from CHOP

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

After Rowan was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, she was treated with precision medicine at CHOP by experts in pediatric thyroid issues and rare pediatric cancers.

A diagnosis of Kabuki syndrome connected all of Amelia’s symptoms, and CHOP has experts to care for each and every condition.

With pseudotumor cerebri syndrome, the symptoms are real even though the tumor is not. Lily relied on her CHOP doctors and her own perseverance to combat the condition.

It was only after Aliza’s parents brought her to CHOP that she received expert care for her two diagnoses: Turner syndrome and hyperinsulinism.

Treatment for childhood leukemia has had several long-term effects on Raine’s health, but this successful college graduate is pursuing her dream.