Disease areas

J’s story reflects the realities of living with obesity, from navigating care to finding what works in daily life, and how health is built through practical choices over time.

Brooke learned early in Kaiden’s life that he was living with congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI), but not from doctors. Instead, she recognized the signs herself, drawing on her own experience with diabetes. This is why today, Brooke can manage Kaiden's CHI and reminds us why early detection is critical.

Jess's journey with obesity has included both setbacks and growth, showing how persistence - not perfection - shapes an ongoing path toward better health.

Julie and her husband, knew during pregnancy that Crosby, would be born with congenital hyperinsulinism (CHI): an ultra-rare genetic disorder that causes the insulin cells of the pancreas, called beta cells, to secrete too much insulin. The disorder may cause Crosby to have cognitive and physical disabilities if not treated adequately.

Marianne was diagnosed with cancer of the small intestine and became a short bowel patient. Today, she manages to live a life on home parenteral nutrition and works as a pastor.

Anita's experience with obesity — shaped by family culture, bariatric surgery, and a cancer diagnosis — shows how managing weight is an ongoing, evolving process that requires flexibility and self-compassion.

Dependent on parenteral support to survive, Mike must connect to infusion equipment for eight hours a day, six days a week. Reducing the complexity – and time spent – for parenteral support enabled this driven college football coach to get back in the game.

After a stomach pain and a black out in his home, then 13-year old Will was rushed to a local hospital in New Jersey, where the doctors discovered a volvulus and most of his small intestine was removed.