High blood sugar associated with prediabetes may increase the risk for Alzheimer's disease, a new study suggests. Researchers found that ... Read More
Diabetes
Why Taking Leftovers Could Be Harmful To Your Health
There’s nothing particularly exciting about plastic containers, but they sure do come in handy when it’s time to store your food or pack ... Read More
Blacks Twice As Likely To Suffer Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Black Americans are more likely than whites to experience sudden cardiac arrest, according to a new study. The study also found that sudden ... Read More
Tasty Recipes For Diabetics
In simple terms, when someone has diabetes, their blood glucose is too high. Where does glucose come from? It comes from the foods we eat. ... Read More
Is There A Link Between Bugs And Diabetes?
What do diabetes and bugs have in common? According to a new study published in the journal mBio, diabetes could be caused by the ... Read More
Lack Of Money & Access To Food Makes Cost Of Being Black & Diabetic High
People with type 2 diabetes who don't always have enough money for food have worse blood sugar control than people who don't worry about ... Read More
Healthy Habits Of Men With Diabetes
Diabetes is a growing epidemic among African Americans, but are you aware of some of the disparities that exist? For one, African Americans ... Read More
Can Going Vegan Help Your Diabetic Nerve Pain?
A vegan diet might help people with diabetes-related nerve damage shed weight and find some pain relief, a small pilot study ... Read More
Staying Active With Diabetes: Think Outside The Box!
Depending on the person (and the day), “exercise” can either be a welcome activity – or a dreaded task. Either way, it’s essential for good ... Read More
The King Of The Blues, B.B. King, Dies
Riley B. King, aka B.B. King, known for his hits My Lucille, Sweet Little Angel and Rock Me Baby, died in his sleep in Las Vegas. He was ... Read More
Coping With Diabetic Nerve Pain
There are 29 million people living with diabetes in the U.S. right now. Sixty to seventy percent of those individuals will develop diabetic ... Read More
9 Best Diabetes Apps
It's no secret that diabetes is a major illness among African-American people. According to the American Diabetes Association 4.9 million, ... Read More