Research – Congenital Hyperinsulinism International

Invitation to Participate in Research Study

October 24, 2011 by Julie Raskin

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is conducting a study looking at long term outcomes in children (and adults) with HI who required surgery. Study participation is brief and can be done over the phone: just an interview with the CHOP fellow, Katherine Lord, about current blood sugar levels and 1-2 developmental screens which can be … Read more

Interesting Research Study

March 22, 2011 by Julie Raskin

Research that could lead to better treatment of a severe form of congenital hyperinsulinism is described in the current ahead of print edition of the online journal, Diabetes. The research is groundbreaking because it involves correcting the cellular defect that is the cause of the disorder. CHI is proud of the fact that two members … Read more