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

#AfricanAmericanDiabetesPodcast #HealthEquity #BaltimoreCity #District10 #DiabetesAwareness #PublicHealth #PhyliciaPorter #CommunityWellness #Leon Rock

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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Standard diabetes care wasn't built with Black communities in mind—and it’s time to rewrite the rules. Join host Leon Rock as he dives into the systemic barriers, outdated advice, and implicit biases that keep life-changing technology out of the hands of Black Americans living with diabetes. From continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and automated insulin delivery to actionable strategies for self-advocacy in the exam room, this episode bridges the gap between modern medical innovation and health equity. Whether you're living with diabetes or providing care, tune in to discover how we shift the narrative from basic survival to thriving with cutting-edge tech.

#DiabetesTechForALL, #InclusiveDiabetesCare, #BeyondTheFingerPrick, #EndHealthDisparities, #T1DLookLikeMe, #T2DHealthEquity, #CGMAccessNow, #MedEdDiversity, #PatientAdvocacyInAction

Join host Leon Rock for an urgent, high-energy conversation with Maryland State Delegate Jennifer White Holland, and a special guest appearance by her 1-year-old "Deputy Delegate," Baby Ryleigh!

In this powerful episode, we’re breaking down the hard-hitting legislative battles fighting to lower your healthcare costs. From expanding the Prescription Drug Affordability Board to cap skyrocketing prices on vital diabetes medications like Ozempic and Jardiance, to rewriting the public health playbook with expanded Medicaid coverage for obesity and chronic weight management, Delegate White Holland is tackling systemic health disparities head-on.

Plus, she shares a deeply personal look into how navigating the healthcare system as a pregnant Black woman fuels her urgent mission to close prenatal care gaps and protect Black mothers from gestational diabetes complications.

If you've ever felt ignored by the medical system, this is your blueprint for advocacy, policy, and taking back control of your health. Tune in now!

You are your family’s best advocate, but how do you make sure you're actually heard in a complex medical system? Join host Leon Rock on the African American Diabetes Podcast for a deeply inspiring and necessary conversation with special guest Kyhla Desire, M.P.H. Together, they dive into "Navigating Complex Care Spaces Through Individual and Family Advocacy," sharing essential keys to bridging the gap between clinical spaces and real community needs.

Tune in to learn how to protect your loved ones, advocate with confidence, and champion health equity from the inside out.

Everyone loves the "Dream." But do you know the reality?

In 1967, Dr. King walked onto Stanford’s campus and delivered "The Other America", a raw, searing takedown of economic inequality and systemic division that shook the room. It wasn't polite; it was revolutionary. But did this specific speech seal his fate?

On this episode of the African American Diabetes Podcast, we are diving deep into the history, busting the myths, and revealing how Coretta Scott King made sure Stanford became the ultimate keeper of MLK’s legacy.

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5 Researchers kicked out of the American Diabetes Conference. THE UNFILTERED TRUTH: Reclaiming Our Health, Bypassing the Gatekeepers

Are you tired of organizations that claim to fight for you while silencing the truth? From their segregationist origins in 1939 to their recent move of calling the police on scientists at their own conference, the American Diabetes Association has a long, unbroken DNA of excluding those they claim to serve. Join host Leon Rock as we bypass the establishment, expose the corporate-bought silence, and reclaim the science of our own survival. This is not just a podcast, it’s a movement to build a path for ourselves, by ourselves.

Watch the podcast video below:

https://canva.link/aslyt0edc6jt8gc

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