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
Living with Diabetes
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
The 8 People You Need On Your Diabetes Care Team
Because diabetes is a disease that affects so many parts of your body (your eyes, your pancreas, your kidneys, your feet) and demands ... Read More
Is Your Low Blood Pressure Too Low?
Everyone talks about how dangerous high blood pressure (hypertension) can be, but low blood pressure (hypotension) is no walk in the park, ... Read More
Be Sweetener Smart
All sweeteners simply put are NOT created equal. In fact, there are so many different types out there that it can all be quite confusing. ... Read More
The Surprising Power Of Yogurt
Many African Americans avoid milk and dairy products because they believe they are lactose intolerant. But if you have prediabetes research ... Read More