The following is shared by HI mother Maureen: Mother’s Day comes around quietly each year, in a beautiful time of the year, spring. If all is well, it does not ask too much from us as mothers, but it always invites me into a moment of reflection. Caring for a child with HI is not … Read more
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
Angela Calderon Pio’s world turned upside down when her sister, Alina, was born in January 2017. As a child approaching her preteens, she was ecstatic to welcome a younger sister – a built-in best friend to dress up, play with, and love more than she could imagine. But Alina’s early days, months, and even years … Read more
The following is a guest post by Felecia Nugent: Hi! My name is Felecia and I am 35 years old living with HI! I was diagnosed with HI when I was 28 yrs old, after my daughter Hannah was born and diagnosed with HI. I was a very sick child that was misdiagnosed with hypoglycemia … Read more
As told by Sandra: Portugal, February 2016 was the beginning of a journey that had actually started in my mind ever since it was clear in my heart that I wanted my family to be complete with a child. Finally, Guilherme, my baby boy, was here. But all of a sudden, he wasn’t. Instead of … Read more