Diabetes: A Deadly Chronic Disease Disproportionately Impacting Non-White Communities and Poverty-Stricken Areas

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Diabetes: A Deadly Chronic Disease Disproportionately Impacting Non-White Communities and Poverty-Stricken Areas

By Janet Howard Diabetes remains one of America’s deadliest chronic diseases, particularly devastating to non-white communities, where it often becomes entrenched as a disease of poverty. Predominantly affecting African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian communities, diabetes reflects deep-rooted inequities stemming from economic disparities, limited healthcare access, and systemic racism. At its core, diabetes is […]

Weight Loss Plans are Less Effective for Many Black Women − because Existing Ones Often Don’t Meet Their Unique Needs

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Weight Loss Plans are Less Effective for Many Black Women − because Existing Ones Often Don’t Meet Their Unique Needs

By Loneke Blackman Carr, THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Krakenimages.com/ shutterstock.com The popularity of weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro continue to reflect Americans’ desire to slim down. While these new drugs have offered a solution for people struggling with obesity, many eligible patients – especially Black adults – cannot afford the high price. These drugs are […]