Episode 87 - Miss Oregon: Empowering Diabetes Advocacy Through Education

Abigail Hoppe, Miss Oregon and a type 1 diabetes advocate, shares her personal journey from diagnosis to becoming a teacher and a community leader. She discusses the challenges of living with diabetes, the importance of education and advocacy, and her experiences in the Miss America pageant. Abigail emphasizes the need for better understanding and support for diabetic students in schools and introduces her initiative to create a diabetes education curriculum for classrooms. The conversation highlights the role of parents in advocacy and the importance of preparing children to manage their condition effectively.

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