Elliott was diagnosed with Homocystinuria, or HCU, at 2 years old after suffering a series of blood clots throughout the brain. Once diagnosed, we immediately began treatment, which consists of a very low protein diet, medical formulas, Vitamins B6, B12
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Riverlyn, Age 14 months
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Having coverage of these items would be such a relief! Trying to keep up with the strict diet and routine around administering medicine multiple times a day becomes very stressful. On top of that knowing my child can only eat
Read moreAnnabelle, Age 4
Having medical food coverage would expand our daughter’s ability to try new and different foods. Her diet is supervised by a metabolic team of healthcare professionals at a specialized genetics/metabolism clinic in our state. This is not just for fun or because she wants to eat a certain way, This is to help her grow and develop properly.
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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 weeks old. Thanks to medical food and strict diet adherence she is a bright, lively,
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