New Diabetic?

You were just told that you have diabetes; now, what do I do?  I produced a video ten years ago to explain the fundamentals.  It’s missing some of the newer medicines that have really helped with control, but it’s still helpful.

On my Better Black Health podcast, my guest playwriter Michael Oatman discusses his journey with diabetes.  Take a listen!

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  • Guest Michael Oatman Discusses His Struggles with Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, & Sleeping Problems

    In this episode:
    Playwright, author, director, artist, Michael Oatman discusses his health problems including a stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic insomnia. His comical edge and open honesty provides a rare look into these common ailments from a patient's perspective.
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  • Dr Greg Hall

    Gregory L. Hall, MD is a physician, author, and nationally recognized expert in African American health and health equity. An Associate Clinical Professor and longtime leader in public health, he has dedicated his career to improving outcomes in underserved communities through research, education, and policy. Dr. Hall is the founder of the National Institute for African American Health (NIAAH) and the developer of GNetX Sequence Multivitamins, designed to address unique nutritional needs in Black populations. A former Chair of the Ohio Commission on Minority Health and current President of the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, he continues to shape health policy and advance equity at the local and national level. He is also the author of multiple books on precision medicine and African American health and host of the Better Black Health TV show and Podcast.

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