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Living with Diabetes
Black Men & Diabetes: Superfoods For Life
Some of us just can’t order that salad at Ruth's Chris. The temptation of an Idaho potato ripped open with that artery clogging butter is ... Read More
8 Things Your Feet Need You To Do Everyday
Your feet already need to be taken care of, but when you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, your feet and skin need extra care and ... Read More
5 Things Every Black Man Should Do To Cut His Diabetes Risk
The hip-hop community felt the immediate impact from the passing of A Tribe Called Quest member, Malik "Phife Dawg" Taylor. The untimely ... Read More
4 Ways To Manage Diabetes On A Budget
An unexpected diabetes diagnosis can be a shot to the wallet for anyone living on a tight budget. If left untreated, diabetes can ... Read More
Walk It Out: Managing Blood Sugar Levels By Walking
Blood sugar levels play a major role in managing type-2 diabetes and exercise is one of the most important ways to maintain ... Read More
4 Ways To Stay Positive With Diabetes
It’s an emotional blow when the doctor reveals your diabetes diagnosis. You’re not alone. Diabetes is a disease plaguing more than 29 ... Read More
Manage Your Diabetes Better With A Dietitian Nutritionist
“Lose some weight,” “Don’t eat fat,” “Reduce sodium,” “Stay away from sugar,” “Eat smaller portions.” Sound familiar? Good ... Read More
Meal Planning For Diabetics
If you’re one of the 29.1 million Americans living with diabetes - 13.2 percent of these being Black, meal planning could be one of your ... Read More
Study Shows Possible Solution To High A1C Levels
Glucose levels are crucial for those living with diabetes, especially African Americans who are at greater risk of the disease. A recent ... Read More
Intensive High Blood Pressure Treatment Could Harm People With Diabetes
It’s known that many African Americans living with diabetes often deal with high blood pressure. This puts the community at an increased ... Read More
7 Diabetes Management Plan Essentials
It’s important to craft a diabetes management plan with your endocrinologist or other health specialists to ensure you’re doing what’s ... Read More