Join us for a transformative episode of the African American Diabetes Podcast featuring The Honorable Phylicia Porter, Baltimore City Councilwoman for District 10!

In this powerful conversation, Councilwoman Porter tackles the critical intersect of public policy, social determinants of health, and diabetes management. From addressing health disparities in District 10 to advocating for systemic change across Baltimore City, she shares actionable insights on how policy directly impacts everyday wellness. Tune in to discover how strong local leadership, community education, and holistic care are paving the way for a healthier, more empowered future. Don't miss this essential discussion on health equity and survival!

https://www.baltimorecity.gov/city-council/phylicia-porter-district-10

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Get ready for an eye-opening, real-talk episode of The African American Diabetes Podcast that hits straight at the heart of our community's self-image and health! In this powerful edition, host Leon Rock steps up to the mic as a proud, bald-headed Black man living with diabetes to tear down the taboos around hair thinning, receding hairlines, and scalp health for both Black men and Black women.

What does a routine trip to the barber or salon have to do with your A1C? Everything.

In this episode, Leon breaks down the biological connection between high blood sugar and hair loss that doctors rarely warn you about. You'll learn how elevated glucose damages micro-blood vessels, essentially starving your scalp's hair follicles of vital oxygen and nutrients. We dive deep into the metabolic science linking early male pattern baldness and female pattern thinning directly to insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and prediabetes. Plus, we cover how autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata in Type 1 diabetes and common blood pressure medications can trigger sudden hair shedding.

Packed with raw personal experience, metabolic facts, and practical steps to restore your vascular health from the inside out, this episode proves that protecting your crown starts with taking control of your health!

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Diabetes doesn’t take a day off, and neither does the fight for health equity! In this powerful new episode of The African American Diabetes Podcast, host Leon Rock sits down for a conversation with power duo Dr. Trayce Osler and Michael Osler, Co-Founders of the African American Diabetes Association-Colorado Chapter..

Tune in as the Osler's share their inspiring vision and groundbreaking strategies to expand AADA’s footprint, deliver vital resources, and transform diabetes advocacy, education, and support across the entire state of Colorado. If you’re passionate about community health, equity, and driving real change, this is a conversation you cannot afford to miss!🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform! 7:00 PM September 23, 2026

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