Congenital HI Patient Stories
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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.
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome and Hyperinsulinism: Cooper's Story
Cooper traveled from Rhode Island to CHOP for treatment of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and hyperinsulinism. Now 2 1/2 years old, he is happy, active and intellectually on target.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Alaya's Story
Alaya's family traveled from North Carolina seeking the expertise of CHOP’s Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center. She became the 500th baby to have a pancreatectomy at CHOP.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Charlotte's Story
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.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Lachlan's Story
Lachlan travelled from Australia to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at Children's Hospital for treatment of his congenital hyperinsulinism.
Congenital Hyperinsulinism: Odinn’s Story
Óðinn Orri Sævarsson was born with a potentially life-threatening disease rarely seen in Iceland, congenital hyperinsulinism (HI). Quick action and a team effort between Icelandic specialists and CHOP's International Patient Services got Óðinn to CHOP for treatment, where he was cured.
Diffuse Hyperinsulinism: Max's Story
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.
Diffuse Hyperinsulinism: Rianna's Story
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.
Focal Hyperinsulinism: Lainie's Story
Lainie travelled from Michigan to the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for a cure for her focal hyperinsulinism.
Focal Hyperinsulinism: Mackenzie's Story
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.