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A medium to talk freely about diabetes and related health conditions for people of African descent. An open forum for individuals to share their stories living with health conditions and hear from experts working in the field who will provide practical advice, share resources and tools to educate. Listen in as the hosts create an honest dialogue with their listeners, offering support and empowering them to live the best life possible.

About our podcast

It is designed as a round table discussion. Each week we are going to feature a one or two guest speakers. Discussions will focus on all things diabetes.

Dr. Viv will lead discussions on diverse topics related to diabetes management and prevention, providing the audience with practical tips to improve overall health and lessen the burden of the disease.

Meet the hosts

Dr. Vivian N. Ayuk, PharmD, CDCES

Dr. Gilbert Daniel, MD

Gwendoline Challenger-Daniel, PA

Chinonso Ukachukwu, MPH

Season

1

Episode 1: Hey Doc, We Have a Problem

Special Guests: Dr. Gilbert Daniel, MD and Gwendolyn Daniel-Challenger, PA

Episode 2: Come Walk in My Shoes: Living with Diabetes

Special Guest: Zena Copeland

Episode 3: Misconceptions about Diabetes

Special Guests: Dr. Gilbert Daniel, MD, Gwendolyn Daniel-Challenger, PA, and Dr. Kerr, MD, Endocrinologist

Episode 4: Diabetes and Food: Why, oh why do I need to see a Dietitian?

Special Guest: Cordialis Msora-Kasago, MA, RDN, DiplACLM

Episode 5: Diabetes Prevention Efforts: Prevention is the Best Medicine

Special Guest: Dr. Nkossi Dambitaabout

Episode 6: Education is Key in Managing Diabetes

Special Guest: Sidney Smith

Episode 7: Nutrition 101

Special Guest: Tariro Savoy, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES

Episode 8: Stroke Education and Diabetes

Special Guest: Dr. Ekokobe Fonkem

Episode 9: HIV and Diabetes

Special Guest: Ikechukwu Nwosu, NP

Season

2

Episode 1: Diet and Inflammation

Special Guest: Wintana Kiros, RD

Episode 2: Understanding Hypertension

Special Guest: Ikechukwu Nwosu, NP

Episode 3: Our Epidemic of Loneliness

Special Guests: Dr. Nkossi Dambita, MD, MPH, MS and Dr. Wanda J. Smith, MSW, LMSW Social Worker

Season

3

Episode 1: Pharmacist’s Impact on Diabetic Care

Special Guest: Chukwuma Obi