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