The A1C test is the primary test used for diabetes diagnosis and management. However, it may not be the best test to use in African ... Read More
Diabetes
3 Musts For A Successful Sugar Detox Plan
There’s sugar in just about everything in the American diet – bread, desserts, juice and fruit, among a long list of other foods. ... Read More
How To Buy The Right Shoes With Diabetes
As a person living with diabetes, you’re constantly worried about your feet. You’ve heard the horror stories of people who had a toe, foot ... Read More
Closing The Diabetes Disparity Gap
When it comes to diabetes in the United States, minority populations are hardest hit. African Americans and Hispanics are almost twice as ... Read More
Gluten Free Doesn’t Mean Diabetes Free
We live in the land of the free – sugar-free, salt-free, dairy-free, fat-free, wheat-free and yes gluten-free—all in the pursuit of good ... Read More
Remembering House Music Legend Frankie Knuckles: “God Has A Place On The Dance Floor”
You have the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin and the Godfather of Soul, James Brown. And there is no question that the soulful dance music ... Read More
Science Or Science Fiction: Popular Diet Myths Debunked
Turn on the TV, listen to the radio or go on the Internet. Eventually, you're going to come across some "late-breaking news" about a new ... Read More
Diabetes Complications Worse In Children
Until recently type 2 diabetes was thought of as a disease found in obese adults. However, over the past 20 years, type 2 diabetes is ... Read More
10 Overlooked Signs They May Be Bipolar
When it comes to mental illness, there are plenty of stereotypes. But in reality, mood disorders can be hard to pinpoint—particularly in ... Read More
6 Simple Ways To Lower Your Risk Of Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in African Americans, and if you have diabetes, you are two to four times more likely to die ... Read More
Your Guide To Weight Loss Surgery For Diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 29 million people living in the United States has diabetes. Over 90 ... Read More
Gabourey Sidibe Reveals True Inspiration Behind Her Secret Weight Loss Surgery & New Memoir #BDOBookshelf
Gabourey Sidibe is embracing a new, slimmer look, but hasn't lost any of the big and bold confidence that's become her signature. The ... Read More