Diabetes in the Black Community: What You Need to Know

Diabetes in the Black Community: What You Need to Know // HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!! In true Kim E. The Diabetes NP fashion, we are going to discuss throughout the month Diabetes in the Black Community. Diabetes is a growing epidemic in the Black community, and there are many things you need to know to help prevent it. In this video, we’ll discuss the signs and symptoms of diabetes, how it’s treated, and how to address the issue in the Black community.

If you’re looking for resources to help you understand diabetes in the Black community, then this video is for you! We’ll discuss the causes of diabetes in the Black community, the effects of diabetes on the Black community, and what you can do to help prevent diabetes in the Black community. We hope this video helps you to understand diabetes in the Black community and take steps to prevent it!

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Welcome to Kim E. The Diabetes NP Channel!!! My name is Kim E. and I am a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES) who specializes in diabetes education & management through THREE PILLARS: Preventative Care, Culturally Responsive Care, & Effective Provider-Patient Engagement in marginalized communities. The purpose of this channel is to provide clinicians and health organizations resources to improve health outcomes. ~~~~~~~~~~~
DISCLAIMER FOR PATIENTS:
The information on this platform is to serve as general education for diabetic patients. It IS NOT intended to be a substitute for seeking professional medical care. In fact, Kim E. urges you to have a consistent management and follow up relationship with your primary care provider (PCP). NOTE: Please understand that though Kim E. is very knowledgeable in the area of diabetes, there is no way that she would be able to know every patient’s past medical history, co-morbidities, and complications that view her videos. She claims no liability or responsibility for your health and medical conditions as that is the responsibility of your primary care provider. The purpose of the videos are for educational purposes ONLY and NOT for EVALUATION, DIAGNOSING, or TREATING those with diabetes. If you have any questions further than what is covered in the GENERAL educational videos, follow up with your primary care physician. All content is for general educational purposes only and should be used to augment your knowledge.

DISCLAIMER FOR PROVIDERS:
The information and services on this platform are to serve as an adjunct resource to your nursing practice. They ARE NOT intended to be a substitute for professional judgement. REMEMBER: You know your patient population and their specific needs and conditions. Please understand that though I am very knowledgeable in the area of diabetes, I do not know every patient’s past medical history, co-morbidities, and complications. Use your clinical discernment as to what treatment is best for each of your patients. All content is for general educational purposes only and should be used augment your knowledge.

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