When facing the ever-increasing difficulties in the healthcare system, learning to manage your mindset and become your own best advocate truly leads to better outcomes. Dr. Kimberly Jackson Bekemeier, DO is a Board-Certified Family Physician, a certified health and wellness coach and woman living with Type 1 Diabetes. She is a volunteer with her local chapter of Breakthrough T1D and an active mom of 2 young boys that are learning to champion causes close to the heart with her efforts. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx