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 | Nov 14, 2020 | Diabetes, News & Events
World Diabetes Day (WDD) was created in 1991 by the International Diabetes Federation and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes. World Diabetes Day became an official United Nations Day in...
by Constance Brown-Riggs | Nov 10, 2020 | Health
Not to be a “Killjoy” here but as “Eating to Prevent Coronavirus” posts escalate across social media once again, I thought a dose of reality was warranted.⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don’t get me wrong, eating a diet rich in certain nutrients can optimize the...
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 | Aug 9, 2020 | Diabetes, Health, News & Events
Splenda® Brand, sent me samples of their new Splenda Diabetes Care Shakes, the first and only no added sugar shakes specifically designed to help manage blood sugar and support the needs of people managing diabetes and prediabetes. Each 8oz serving provides ZERO...