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Podcast: It Happened To Me: A Rare Disease and Medical Challenges Podcast
Episode: #37 Congenital Hyperinsulinism with Advocate Julie Raskin
Description: In this enlightening episode, we are joined by Julie Raskin, Chief Executive Officer of Congenital Hyperinsulinism International (CHI). Julie's journey began when her son Ben was born with congenital hyperinsulinism (HI), a condition that causes the overproduction of insulin leading to severe hypoglycemia. Determined to improve Ben’s life and the lives of others affected by HI, Julie co-founded CHI in 2005.
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Julie shares her son Ben’s story, his diagnosis with HI, and the journey that led to the formation of CHI.
Symptoms of congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) and the challenges in dia...