Every year, World Diabetes Day serves as an important occasion to raise awareness about the global health crisis posed by diabetes. On November 14, 2024, the theme is “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps,” which highlights the need for accessible, affordable, and quality care for everyone affected by diabetes. It calls for the reduction of disparities in…
Diabetes was the eighth-leading cause of death in the United States in 2021, and while the cure doesn’t come in a magic pill, lifestyle changes can make the disease manageable. Statistics show the highest percentage of adult Americans dealing with the disease are of Native Americans/Alaskan Native ethnicity, followed by non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, Asian American,…
It was almost Thanksgiving. My mom, dad, brother, sister, and I were all in the kitchen cooking for the holiday. Suddenly, my mom dropped a spoon, and her whole body went stiff like a board. We managed to catch her as she fell to the floor. We called an ambulance, and she was rushed to…