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Episode 303 - Breaking Stigmas & Building Confidence as a Diabaddie with Antoinette Watkins
Embecta disclaims any control over, relationship with, or endorsement of,
or the accuracy, truthfulness or completeness of the content or view
expressed in this Podcast, which are solely those of the speaker and not
necessarily those of embecta. embecta does not guarantee the accuracy or
reliability of the information provided therein. Any and all comments and
post are from members of the public community and do not necessarily
reflect the views of embecta.
This episode of Diabeteics Doing Things features Antoinette Watkins, the
founder of Diabaddie Org. She discusses her personal journey with Type 1
Diabetes (T1D), from being diagnosed at a young age to her extensive dance
career and eventual pivot to healthcare to better support the T1D
community. Antoinette highlights the importance of diabetes camps in
normalizing the experience for young diabetics and her efforts to make
these opportunities more accessible to minority communities. She also
delves into the stigmas faced by minority diabetics and the need for
representation and role models in the diabetes community. Sponsored by
Embecta, this episode is a beacon of inspiration and empowerment for anyone
affected by diabetes.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:35 Meet Antoinette Watkins
02:42 Antoinette's Diabetes Journey
06:52 Living with Diabetes: Challenges and Triumphs
13:55 Diabaddie Org and Community Impact
20:41 Starting Diabaddie: The Inspiration and Mission
22:07 The Importance of Diabetes Camp
23:16 Challenges and Triumphs of Diabetic Kids at Camp
25:20 Expanding Horizons: Chris Dudley Basketball Camp
32:57 Personal Journey and Stigma in Minority Communities
37:13 The Power of Representation and Role Models
42:51 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
The Diabaddie Organization
Diabaddie Instagram
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Embecta disclaims any control over, relationship with, or endorsement of,
or the accuracy, truthfulness or completeness of the content or view
expressed in this Podcast, which are solely those of the speaker and not
necessarily those of embecta. embecta does not guarantee the accuracy or
reliability of the information provided therein. Any and all comments and
post are from members of the public community and do not necessarily
reflect the views of embecta.
This episode of Diabeteics Doing Things features Antoinette Watkins, the
founder of Diabaddie Org. She discusses her personal journey with Type 1
Diabetes (T1D), from being diagnosed at a young age to her extensive dance
career and eventual pivot to healthcare to better support the T1D
community. Antoinette highlights the importance of diabetes camps in
normalizing the experience for young diabetics and her efforts to make
these opportunities more accessible to minority communities. She also
delves into the stigmas faced by minority diabetics and the need for
representation and role models in the diabetes community. Sponsored by
Embecta, this episode is a beacon of inspiration and empowerment for anyone
affected by diabetes.
00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message
00:35 Meet Antoinette Watkins
02:42 Antoinette's Diabetes Journey
06:52 Living with Diabetes: Challenges and Triumphs
13:55 Diabaddie Org and Community Impact
20:41 Starting Diabaddie: The Inspiration and Mission
22:07 The Importance of Diabetes Camp
23:16 Challenges and Triumphs of Diabetic Kids at Camp
25:20 Expanding Horizons: Chris Dudley Basketball Camp
32:57 Personal Journey and Stigma in Minority Communities
37:13 The Power of Representation and Role Models
42:51 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
The Diabaddie Organization
Diabaddie Instagram
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