Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited disorder that increases the levels of a substance called phenylalanine in the blood. Phenylalanine is a building block of proteins (an amino acid) that is obtained through the diet. It is found in all proteins and in some artificial sweeteners. If PKU is not treated, phenylalanine can build up to harmful levels in the body, causing intellectual disability and other serious health problems.
Hi, I’m Jack and I’m 23 years old, still on my parent’s insurance. This is the first year my formula has been ...
My kids have been on their diet their entire lives (we have three kids with PKU) and now at a crucial time (maternal age), she can not ...
Having three children with PKU is an unbelievable blessing. We had never heard of PKU before Zach was born and just a few days after ...
Because our employer plan is self-funded, and we have no other plan options through the company, I have no coverage for even formula ...
I am 14. I need my formula to live and grow.
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Coverage would give our family peace of mind. My youngest daughter, Hailey, has PKU. Everyday, she is required to drink a very ...
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Thirteen years ago our Daughter was born with Phenylketonuria (PKU). Since then for our family of seven we have begun the upward ...
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Ally was diagnosed at ten days with brain growth affecting diet based treatment PKU. She has been a resident of SC since she was six ...
Hi, I am only 5 years old now and my parents struggle to provide the right food for me for my special diet. Coverage would mean now ...
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