It is important to know that in babies, hypoglycaemia can be hard to detect. Watch for feeding difficulties, breathing problems, seizures, or unresponsiveness, these could signal dangerously low blood sugar.
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📣This Hypo Awareness Week, hear from our CHI Superheroes!
They’re sharing this guide on what they want you to know about supporting a child or young adult with Hyperinsulinism, a condition where the body overproduces insulin, leading to life-threatening hypoglycemia.
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✨ Elsie’s journey began with a diagnosis of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome and she was later diagnosed with Hyperinsulinism (HI)
With a feeding tube, a strict schedule, regular injections, and countless blood glucose checks.
"Elsie faces HI with courage & we couldn't be prouder"🥰
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📉 #HypoAwarenessWeek Come along for a chat and learn how to spot, treat, and manage hypos:
📍 Rotunda Entrance, ARI
🗓️ TODAY | ⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 Aberdeen City Vaccination & Wellbeing Hub
🗓️ TOMORROW | ⏰ 10am–2pm
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✨ Amelia has always faced Hyperinsulinism with incredible Courage, Hope, and Inspiration.
For Hypo Awareness week we are sharing her video story.
youtube.com/shorts/sTB2Lk9UThM
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This week is #HypoAwarenessWeek!
Our Eden team has created a 'Highlighting Hypos' infographic for #healthcareprofessionals to use when reviewing someone with #diabetes ⬇️
CongenitalHyperinsulinism significantly impacts daily & family life. We raise awareness of Hyperinsulinism for CHI Superheroes like William so that the focus and momentum continues to achieve better treatments, outcomes & quality of life.
https://hyperinsulinism.co.uk/what-we-do/
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🚨 This week is Hypo Awareness Week 🚨
We are raising awareness of the signs & symptoms of Hypoglycaemia in babies with Hyperinsulinism, as early detection means faster intervention & diagnosis, helping to prevent neurological harm.
www.hyperinsulinism.co.uk
#Hyperinsulinism #HypoAwarenessWeek
