Stop scrolling. This is the most crucial 20 minutes you'll spend on your health this week. Host Leon Rock is firing up the "real talk" about a silent diagnosis that's stalking our community: prediabetes. It's not just a warning; it's a WAKE-UP CALL. For too long, the narrative around diabetes has been about managing the crisis. Today, we're flipping the script to focus on PREVENTION.

Prediabetes is the yellow light right before it slams into red, and for African Americans, that transition is faster and more dangerous. We break down what this "new" diagnosis actually is, why it disproportionately targets us, and—most importantly—the concrete, culturally relevant steps you can take right now to reclaim your health and dodge a Type 2 diagnosis. Don't wait for the red light. Tune in, get the knowledge, and let's turn this thing around!

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Join host Leon Rock on Episode 21 of "The African American Diabetes Podcast" for a powerful and timely discussion. In this episode, titled "A Call to Action: Confronting Diabetes Disparities in the Black Community," we explore a critical issue affecting our community: the impact of recent federal budget cuts on healthcare access for African Americans with diabetes. Leon breaks down what these cuts mean for you and your loved ones, and, more importantly, empowers listeners with concrete steps and resources to advocate for change.

This is more than just a conversation; it's a call to action to take control of our health and demand health equity.

Prepare to be inspired by Part 2 of the African American Diabetes Podcast with Dr. Stephen B. Thomas, the brilliant mind behind CUT2MD, a groundbreaking initiative that reveres and elevates barbershops as sacred community hubs for health promotion. Learn about The Barbershop Initiative, a powerful program that empowers our beloved barbers and Beauty Salons to rise as health advocates and educators, nurturing well-being within their communities. These initiatives are deeply rooted in the transformative principles of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) framework, boldly confronting systemic inequities and weaving a stronger tapestry of trust within our communities to manifest true health equity.

This 2nd episode is more than a conversation; it's an affirmation of our resilience, a celebration of community-led healing, and a call to action to reclaim our health narrative. Don't miss this empowering discussion with Dr. Stephen B. Thomas, a true champion of our people's health.