Type 1 In Midlife: Perimenopause, Menopause & Type 1 Diabetes11 Sep 2023

Ep 18 - Dream Big with Diabetes: Bek Hoskins' Journey of Courage and Advocacy

In this episode, we are honored to be joined by Bek Hoskins, a remarkable individual who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2000, just before her 11th birthday. Over the years, Bek has transformed her initial feelings of shame into a powerful force for good, striving to make a meaningful impact in the world.

As the Maine State Advocacy Team Chair for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) since 2013, Bek has been at the forefront of advocating for affordable insulin and federal funding for diabetes research. Recently, she had the opportunity to share her personal journey before Congress, shedding light on the challenges faced by those living with diabetes and the critical need for support and accessible treatments.

Throughout her journey, Bek has found solace in advanced diabetes technologies such as the Dexcom G6 and Tandem T-Slim with IQ technology, which have played a significant role in effectively managing her T1D. Beyond her advocacy work, on October 22nd 2023 Bek is pursuing the title of Mrs. Maine 2024. Using this platform to raise awareness about type 1 diabetes and inspire others to achieve extraordinary accomplishments despite life-threatening diseases.

Join us as Bek Hoskins shares her powerful message of faith, resilience, and the belief that any life-threatening disease should not deter anyone from dreaming big. She reminds us that life is too short to be held back and encourages baby steps towards greater acceptance of type one diabetes.

Throughout the episode, Bek discusses:

· How to get involved with JDRF

· The importance of Advocates and Action Councils, and the significance of unifying the type one diabetes community.

· She reflects on the Maine State Pageant in 2024 and other initiatives that have driven her advocacy for type one diabetes.

· Bek passionately shares her experiences in jumping into advocacy and advocating for the cause she holds close to her heart.

Connect with Bek Hoskins:

IG Life w/ Bek (@bekhoskins) | Instagram

Connect with JDRF

jdrf.org/advocacy

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