Can personal stories drive change in newborn screening practices? “It’s appalling that the fate of a newborn is in the hands of a postpartum mother who doesn’t understand the signs her newborn is giving her, that he’s not getting the sugar he needs … It shouldn’t be on her to save his brain.” That is … Read more
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
Today is a special day in the annals of congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) families. It is the 20th anniversary of the very first message sent to members of the Hyperins Yahoo Group. This group provided a method of efficient communication via email for families living with HI. On June 4, 1999, Jim Nestor, the moderator of … Read more
One of the missions of Congenital Hyperinsulinism International is to be there for all who journey through the diagnostic odyssey, often leading them to a diagnosis of congenital hyperinsulinism. Sometimes, along the way, hypoglycemia continues to be present, but it is not clear the cause is hyperinsulinism. Danielle’s story is one such story and we … Read more