by Constance Brown-Riggs | Nov 25, 2020 | Diabetes, News & Events, Videos
November is National Diabetes Month, a time to bring attention to diabetes. Over the month, I put a spotlight on diabetes in the black community by hosting a weekly FB Live on BlackDoctor.org. Each Live focused on a different aspect of diabetes from the viewpoint of...
by Constance Brown-Riggs | Oct 3, 2020 | Diabetes, Health
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), I get questions all the time from my clients about the glycemic index (GI), especially those working with me for weight loss and to manage their diabetes. The GI is...
by Constance Brown-Riggs | Mar 19, 2020 | Diabetes, Health
According to the CDC, older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions like heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes are at higher risk of getting very sick from Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). People with diabetes are NOT more likely to get COVID-19...