Julie Raskin

Julie Raskin, a passionate parent advocate with Congenital Hyperinsulinism International, shares her personal journey following her son's brain injury caused by undiagnosed congenital hyperinsulinism. She reveals surprising registry data showing that 28% of affected infants lack traditional risk factors and highlights the urgency for universal newborn glucose screening. Julie introduces the 'Glucose is a Vital Sign' campaign and discusses ongoing research into early glucose and ketone monitoring to identify at-risk infants while avoiding unnecessary treatment for healthy newborns.