The following is shared by Anna Nicolaou: For individuals living with hyperinsulinism (HI), nutrition is not optional, but a medical necessity; a lifeline and access to proper nutritional guidance can mean the difference between stability and crisis. The right foods, the right timing, and the right support can prevent dangerous hypoglycaemic episodes and protect long-term … Read more
The following post is by Kimberley Pfaff: In most cases, a sibling bond is created right as the youngest is born. They can quickly become best friends, and in the end will share more support with one another than with their own parents. For Ricky, my son born with HI, his brother Mickey wasn’t only … 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
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
The following has been shared by Anna Nicolaou: Within the medical world, there’s positive progress being made on a daily basis for a variety of things such as research and new forms of medicine. However, when it comes to correct diagnosis and transition from a pediatric health care team to an adult health care team, the … Read more