Overview

Alaina Shelsta has been receiving life-saving care at American Family Children’s Hospital for GLUT1 deficiency syndrome, a rare condition that causes several seizures per day because she cannot get sugar into her brain as fuel.

Her providers ensured Alaina could safely receive the testing and treatment she needed despite COVID-19.

About this story

June 17, 2020

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Alaina’s Story

Pediatric Endocrinology

Glucose Transporter Deficiency Syndrome

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Milwaukee-Area Family's Journey During COVID-19 at American Family Children's Hospital

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