Episode 286 - Black, Trans, and Diabetic with Angelique Godwin

June is Pride Month and to celebrate Pride in the Diabetes community, we
are highlighting amazing stories from the LGBTQ+ diabetes community to show
that diabetes doesn’t stop you from being who you are and living your best
life. Please be welcoming and respectful to our guests and if you feel the
need to be bigoted, hateful or discriminatory, we will protect our guests
and respond in-kind. Happy Pride!

In this episode, we sit down with Angelique Godwin, a Black, trans woman
living with type 1 diabetes. Angelique shares her journey to diagnosis, the
challenges she faced navigating the healthcare system, and how she's
learned to manage her diabetes while embracing her full identity. We
discuss the importance of self-advocacy, the impact of diabetes on mental
health, and how the LGBTQ+ community can support those with chronic
conditions.

Main Topics Discussed:

- Angelique's path to diagnosis and the obstacles she faced (00:00:00 -
00:06:39)
- The importance of self-advocacy in healthcare (00:06:40 - 00:13:30)
- Managing diabetes through diet, exercise, and mindset shifts (00:13:31 -
00:22:27)
- How diabetes has impacted Angelique's life as a Black, trans woman
(00:22:28 - 00:38:22)
- Advice for embracing your full identity while living with a chronic
condition (00:38:23 - 00:43:35)

Where to Find Angelique:
- Instagram, Facebook: @dncndiva
- Advocacy work with Equality Florida