diabetes

Today, diabetes mellitus is one of the most serious health challenges facing the more than 30 million African Americans. The following statistics illustrate the magnitude of this disease among African Americans.

Healthy eating is an essential component in any diabetes management plan. Make wise food selections that will help keep your blood sugar level within your target range. Follow these tips on using your diet to manage your diabetes.

Do you have diabetes or high blood pressure? Did you know that both of these conditions can damage your kidneys? Kidney disease from diabetes and high blood pressure does not go away, it just gets worse over time. Early kidney disease does not make you feel sick. The only way to know is to get tested.