The Black Health Foundation Series Diabetes & Hypertension Addition

🎙️ Day 1: Sugar Isn’t the Only Diabetes Problem — What Black Adults Were Never Told In this episode, we slow the conversation down. We talk about: Why blood sugar issues often start years before a diagnosis What insulin resistance really means (in plain language) Why stress and poor sleep matter just as much as food Common myths that create shame and confusion Early signals many people overlook How to think about blood sugar without fear or self-blame 🎙️ Day 2: High Blood Pressure Isn’t “Just in Our Genes” — What Black Adults Were Never Told High blood pressure is one of the most common health conversations in the Black community — and also one of the most misunderstood.

In this episode, we slow the conversation down. We talk about: What blood pressure actually reflects in the body Why this issue is so common in Black adults Cultural myths that keep people stuck or discouraged Early signals many people ignore How to think about blood pressure without fear, blame, or panic 📘 Want to Go Deeper?

If this episode resonated, you can explore the Day 1 or Day 2 companion resources , designed to help you reflect, understand patterns, and prepare for better conversations with your provider. The Blood Pressure Reset Guide (E-book) and Reflection Workbook A deeper, easy-to-read explanation of what most people were never told about — including stress, nervous system health, and long-term prevention. and a guided workbook to help you notice stress patterns, body signals, and questions you may want to bring to your healthcare provider.

Both are educational, non-diagnostic, and created to support awareness — not overwhelm. 🌱 Ongoing Support If you’re looking for continued education, structure, and long-term health strategy, you can join Vitality Catalyst — our membership focused on prevention, clarity, and sustainable health after 40. And if you’re interested in becoming a patient in the practice, that information is linked as well.

No pressure. Just options.

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IFMP-C, BSN , you can schedule a call here: 👉 Or reach out via email: 👉 Diabetes E-book/ Workbook 👉 High Blood Pressure E-book/ Workbook 👉 If this episode was helpful, please subscribe, follow, share, rate, and leave a review. It’s a free way to support the show and help these conversations reach more people.

Be well — and thank you for listening.