A Passion for Fighting Food Insecurity Grows from Experience with Hyperinsulinism

looking for solution for food insecurity

In our area of northern New Jersey, the Fourth of July parade is a lively, annual festival showcasing the work of various organizations; pre-schools and daycares, musical ensembles, sports teams, religious organizations, and volunteer groups will proudly march with their banners in-hand to share their passion with the community. It is a great small city … Read more

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My First Family Conference: Breakdancing and Murphy’s Law

CHI group at 2024 Family Conference in Fort Worth

As CHI’s Communications Associate, one of my primary roles is to elevate the patient voice in our hyperinsulinism advocacy work. Working digitally, though, can take me out of the real-life challenges that come along with HI management – I don’t see first-hand the daily inconveniences and anxieties around food, development, and mobility. At our most … Read more

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2024 Million Dollar Bike Ride Blog

2024 MDBR riders before the ride

I’m so glad we are going to Philadelphia and it isn’t for a doctor’s appointment, Ben said, as we were driving to that city for the Million Dollar Bike Ride. Driving South from New Jersey, there wasn’t much traffic and the weather was perfect. When we arrived in Philadelphia, we checked into our hotel, which … Read more

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Article Published on Universal Newborn Screening for Congenital Hyperinsulinism by Neonatologists

notice of CHI publication

Mothers of children with congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) have long contended there should be universal blood sugar screening for all newborns before they leave the hospital. Some pediatric endocrinologists who specialize in caring for babies and children with HI also believe current protocols for blood glucose screening of newborns are inadequate and must be changed. Now, … Read more

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