Congenital hyperinsulinism is a condition in which the pancreas produces too much insulin. It typically causes episodes of very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in infants and children. The main symptoms include lack of energy, shaking, sweating and seizures. Congenital hyperinsulinism can be transient, which means it resolves on its own within a few months, or permanent. It is usually treated with diazoxide medication or surgery to partially remove the insulin-producing beta cells in the ... Read more

Congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI) is a condition where the pancreas produces too much insulin. Treatment for CHI aims to control blood sugar levels and prevent hypoglycemia. Drugs like diazoxide and somatostatin analogues are commonly used to treat mild CHI cases. Surgery to partially remove the pancreas (subtotal pancreatectomy) is often required for severe cases that do not respond to medications. CHI disrupts the normal functioning of the pancreas from birth and can cause low blood sugar ( ... Read more