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
Living with Diabetes
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
These Heart Disease Risk Factors Are More Potent In Women Than Men
When it comes to risk factors for heart disease, Black women have to be more careful than Black men. Yes, heart disease disproportionately ... Read More
Safely Celebrate The Month Of Love When You’re Diabetic
February is recognized at Creative Romance Month and for a time that's all about expressing love and indulging in gourmet chocolates (oh ... Read More
Blacks Have The Greatest Need For Organ Transplants, So Why Aren’t We Donating?
Blacks are the largest minority group in need of organ transplants according to the latest organ donor statistics. According to ... Read More
Is Your Heart Winter Ready?
February is usually the time many people start thinking about hearts thanks to Valentine's Day and American Heart Month, but for the 15 ... Read More
Biggest Diabetes Myths
Diabetes is a huge issue in the African-American community. Out of all adults 20 years or older, over 13 percent have diabetes, according ... Read More
10 Holiday Survival Tips For Diabetics
By now Thanksgiving is a distant memory and hopefully you’ve recovered from your dietary indiscretions and over indulgences. But Christmas ... Read More
7 Diabetes-Friendly Holiday Foods That Won’t Steal Your Joy
The holiday season should be a joyous time of the year. However, for those with diabetes who want to continue eating healthfully, it can ... Read More
Diabetic Retinopathy: 10 Things Diabetics Must Know To Protect Their Vision
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) affects 7.7 million Americans, and that number is projected to increase to more than 11 million people by 2030. ... Read More