2026 Rare Disease Day Roundup

CHI Development Director Pam Weber-Leaf at the Yale-NORD event

The following was shared by CHI Development Director Pam Weber-Leaf: CHI had a chance to raise hyperinsulinism (HI) awareness and connect with our peers in the rare disease space all over the Northeast corridor of the United States last month as part of international Rare Disease Day (RDD) 2026 observances. On Feb. 20, I had … Read more

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A Pakistani Family’s Message of Hope Through Their Daughter’s Achievement

hyperinsulinism in Pakistan

Blog post by HI father Saqib: I am writing to share the wonderful achievement of my daughter, Abeera, who has been bravely dealing with hyperinsulinemia since birth. She has secured first position in her class. This accomplishment is truly a blessing and a very proud moment for our family. Abeera was diagnosed when she was … Read more

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The Japan Hyperinsulinism Patients and Families Association (JHIA)

Korosho Mendan

This is a guest blog post from Shohei Matsumoto of the Japan Hyperinsulinism Patients and Families Association (JHIA). “In order to secure support from the government for the challenges faced by families of patients with hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia, our association submitted a “Request for Research on Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia” to the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. … Read more

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