Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center Patient Stories
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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.
Insulinoma: Leilani’s story
When doctors in Florida struggled to diagnose Leilani’s rare illness, her parents pushed to bring her to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she was cured.
Kabuki Syndrome: Rosalie's Story
Rosalie had been in and out of the hospital a few times at three months old before coming to the Kabuki Syndrome Clinic at CHOP for answers.
Hyperinsulinism and Turner Syndrome: Aliza’s Story
It was only after Aliza’s parents brought her to CHOP that she received expert care for her two diagnoses: Turner syndrome and hyperinsulinism.
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.
Treating Hyperinsulinism During a Pandemic: Stella’s Story
Stella was cared for by the expert team from CHOP’s Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center, the most active and experienced center of its type in the world.
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/hyperammonemia Syndrome: Adam’s Story
Adam’s hyperinsulinism/hyperammonemia wasn’t well controlled until he came from Chicago to CHOP. Now he’s participating in research to help find a better treatment for HA.
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.