Why Black & Brown women are more likely to get diabetes–and what we can do about It

Diabetes Digital Podcast by Food Heaven

Wendy Lopez, Jessica Jones

Nutrition, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 2.4K Ratings

🗓️ 2 April 2025

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Summary

Are you wondering why Black and Brown women are disproportionately affected by diabetes? In today’s episode of the Diabetes Digital Podcast, we dive deep into the systemic factors contributing to this health disparity. From access to quality healthcare and nutritious food to the pervasive impacts of medical bias and diet culture, we unpack the challenges these communities face and how they influence diabetes risk.

You'll learn practical steps for advocating for yourself in healthcare settings, choosing healthier foods on a budget, and building sustainable habits that go beyond restrictive diets. We also explore how stress, sleep, and relationships play a crucial role in managing diabetes and overall health.

If you're living with diabetes or prediabetes and want personalized support from a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist covered by insurance, visit diabetesdigital.co to connect with our culturally aware and weight-inclusive team. And if you love the show, don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes or Spotify—it makes a huge difference! For additional resources and show notes, head to diabetesdigital.co/podcast.

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0:00.0	Welcome back to another episode of the Diabetes Digital Podcast.
0:05.3	Today we want to talk about health equity and why black and brown women are more likely to get diabetes and what we can do about it.
0:13.8	As dietitians of color, we see firsthand the disproportionate impact that conditions like diabetes have on our communities. And one of the
0:22.5	most common questions we get asked in media interviews is why certain demographics are more likely
0:27.8	to have diabetes. And I know a lot of people tend to put the blame on us in our communities or
0:34.2	the foods that we're eating. And it's actually way more complex than that.
0:38.1	So today we're going to break down the health disparities, why they exist, and most importantly,
0:43.1	what we can try to do about them.
0:45.7	Welcome to the Diabetes Digital podcast. I'm Wendy.
0:49.2	And I'm Jess, and we're best friends, registered dieticians, and diabetes educators.
0:54.0	Through our telehealth platform, DiabetesDigital.co, we offer accessible and personalized virtual
0:59.5	nutrition counseling for people with diabetes and prediabetes.
1:02.9	Visit diabetesdigital.co, that's CO, to book your first appointment.
1:07.6	We accept insurance and offer affordable self-pay options.
1:10.7	Now, let's get into
1:11.6	today's episode. This podcast is brought to you by Hero Bread. As dietitians, we're always on
1:20.1	the hunt for store-bought foods that we can confidently recommend to our patients. But here is the catch
1:25.2	anything we recommend has to actually taste good. Life is short,
1:29.8	and I both live to eat and eat to live. That's when Hero Bread reached out. I'd seen them in
1:35.8	stores, but I hadn't picked anything up yet, and they had sent a bunch of products for us to try.
1:40.6	Now, my husband and I, we love food, and we were immediately hooked. Hero bread isn't just
1:45.5	tasty, it's functional too. Each serving has zero to two grams of net carbs, no sugar, and four to
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