Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes Patient Stories

Our experienced teams of pediatric endocrinologists, nurses, social workers and psychologists bring their disease-specific expertise to the care of children with a broad range of endocrinology disorders.

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Patient story

GCK Hyperinsulinism: Nico’s Story

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.

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Addison’s disease: Chase’s story

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

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Klinefelter Syndrome: Yuji’s Story

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

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Three Generations Under CHOP’s Care for HI

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

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Papillary Thyroid Cancer Second Opinion: Rowan’s Story

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.

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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.

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Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome: Lily’s Story

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.

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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.