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Healthy Habits Of Black Men With Diabetes
Diabetes is a growing epidemic among Black Americans, but are you aware of some of the disparities that exist? For one, Black Americans are 60 percent more likely to develop diabetes compared to...
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Living with Diabetes: 6 Late Night Snacking Dos & Don’ts
We’ve all been there. You’re hungry; you’re craving something salty or sweet; you don’t know exactly what you want, but your taste buds are telling you it’d better be good! While late-night hunger...
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Watermelon and Diabetes: It’s Not Off Limits
Who doesn’t love a cool, refreshing slice of watermelon during the warm summer months? Many people with diabetes think watermelon is off limits because it’s “too sweet” and is loaded with sugar. It’s...
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3 Good Reasons To Go Swimming? Heart Disease, Diabetes, & Obesity
For some of us (70%, to be exact), this conversation will start off with a trip to your local YMCA to get swimming lessons. I bet you’ll want to get those lessons asaptually (new word) when you read...
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5 Natural Remedies For Hyperpigmentation (Dark Spots on Your Neck, Cheek,...
A follower of BlackDoctor asked, “How can I treat dark spots or hyperpigmentation naturally?” My answer brought more deeply rooted conditions to the forefront that we need to talk about. The...
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Healthy Holiday Cocktails: Low-Sugar, Low-Carb, and Full of Flavor
The holiday season is upon us, and it’s my most cherished time of the year. The holiday season is filled with joyful moments, delicious meals, and festive drinks. Now, if you’re anything like me, you...
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The Difference Between Type 1, Type 2 & Gestational Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, 1.7 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in U.S. adults during 2012. Even if you aren’t one of the millions of people who are diagnosed with...
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This AI Tool Detects Diabetic Eye Disease Faster in Black Americans
Despite the challenges of living with diabetes, a new AI-driven detection tool can help ease the burden of the disease. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine and the University of Wisconsin-Madison...
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Diabetes Shots Don’t Have to Hurt: Here’s How
Self-administered injections—like insulin or GLP-1 medications—are a daily necessity for managing diabetes. Yet, anxiety around needles is real and can significantly disrupt treatment. This article...
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7 Overlooked Signs You Need Your Thyroid Checked
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 30 million Americans have some sort of thyroid disorder, but only half have actually been diagnosed, which means there are a lot of...
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Diabetes Shots Don’t Have to Hurt: Here’s How
Self-administered injections—like insulin or GLP-1 medications—are a daily necessity for managing diabetes. Yet, anxiety around needles is real and can significantly disrupt treatment. This article...
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Sweet Balance in the South: Atlanta’s Best Diabetes-Friendly Restaurants
Finding satisfying, sugar‑friendly meals doesn’t have to be a challenge in Atlanta’s vibrant dining scene. Whether you’re craving plant‑based creations, Mediterranean bowls, or wholesome Southern...
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5 Tips for Cutting Costs on Diabetes Management
Diabetes is a lifelong condition that must be managed and treated, but what happens when that treatment becomes insanely expensive? For many individuals managing diabetes, the financial burden can...
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Living with Diabetes: The Key is to “Not To Give Up!”
PHOTO CREDIT: AISHA BECKER-BURROWES/ESSENCE Living with diabetes can be a challenging experience. It takes time, patience, and positive thinking to weather a disease. For businesswoman Aisha Becker...
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Bye Bye Sweet Tooth: 10 Tips For Reducing Sugar Cravings
If you have a sweet tooth, these strategies for reducing cravings will help you regulate your blood sugar. Type 2 diabetics know that carbohydrate and sugar consumption regulate blood glucose....
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Anthony Anderson’s Battle with Diabetes: Turning Pain Into Purpose
For more than two decades, Emmy-nominated actor and producer Anthony Anderson has brought humor and heart to screens big and small. From his critically acclaimed role in Black-ish to his early days on...
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Day 1: Just Been Diagnosed with Diabetes
Being diagnosed with diabetes can be life-changing. However, working closely with your doctor can make a huge difference in effectively managing the condition and having a healthy life. While the...
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How to Prevent Insulin Resistance and Keep Blood Sugar Levels Steady
Courtesy of Cedars-Sinai. Insulin resistance—when your body stops responding to insulin effectively—affects nearly 40% of Americans ages 18 to 44, putting them at risk for a host of health problems...
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Sugar Vs. Sweetener Substitutes: The Good & Bad
When it comes to our favorite drinks, whether in the form of a latte, a piping hot cup of tea, or a delicious cocktail, you may be surprised how that calorie (and sugar) count spikes in the presence of...
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Top 3 At-Home Diabetes Tests
Approximately 34 million Americans have diabetes, according to the 2020 National Diabetes Statistics Report. This represents 10.5% of the population in the U.S. The report found that 7.3 million...
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