Get Your “Sugar” in Check

I wonder if there is any correlation between November being American Diabetes Month and Thanksgiving?  Whether there is or isn’t, we know we need to get our “sugar” in check.  According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), diabetes is one of the most serious health problems that the African American community faces today. Compared to [...]

Use Family Reunions to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Family reunions offer a chance to bond with relatives, learn about your heritage, share recipes, and celebrate with your whole family. When learning about your heritage, it is also important to find out if type 2 diabetes runs in your family. Having a family history of type 2 diabetes increases your risk for developing the [...]

Diabetes Humbles the Strongest of Men

Michael Wilbon’s Friday column in the Washington Post focuses on the ability of diabetes to humble the strongest of athletes.  Wilbon tells the story of NCAA Division I Georgetown Hoya basketball player Austin Freeman’s recent diabetes diagnosis and shines a light on the more than 280 million others with the same illness: You don’t need to [...]

Control Your Sugar: African Americans and Diabetes

According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is one of the most serious health problems that the African American community faces today. Compared to the general population, African Americans are disproportionately affected by diabetes. November is American Diabetes Month – a time to shine a spotlight on a serious disease that leads to potentially life-threatening [...]

Health and Wellness Update

Don’t Throw Salt: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning us on the amount of salt in our diets. In addition to putting the salt shaker down, the FDA notes that 75 percent of our total salt intake is through processed foods. Too much salt can contribute to high blood pressure. High blood pressure makes the [...]

Diabetes Management 101

Staying healthy with diabetes means taking small steps each day to keep body, mind and spirit strong. Here are the basics.  Read More.