Congenital HI Patient Stories
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Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Isaac’s and Levi’s Story

When a rare disorder was diagnosed in two of their children, the Linares family found hope and expertise at CHOP.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Dominique’s story

Endocrinologists in New York didn’t have the knowledge of hyperinsulinism to help Dominique, 30, so she came to CHOP for treatment that controlled her HI.
Hyperinsulinism and Kabuki Syndrome: Amelia’s Story

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