Blood Sugar Rising: NYC
Over 100 million Americans are impacted by diabetes today. However, a majority of cases come from Black and Brown and low-income communities.
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Blood Sugar Rising: NYC | The Diagnosis
The Bronx has the highest percentage of diabetes cases in the entire city. Coupled with the poor access to grocery stores and high rates of poverty, Bronx residents have a hard time managing their diabetes.
Blood Sugar Rising: NYC | The Coronavirus Effect
Living in a low-income neighborhood that already strains her diabetes management, Tracey Tirado-Vasquez faces new challenges due to COVID-19.
Fighting Poverty in Native Communities Through Traditional Food
Poverty is the type of problem that has numerous causes and consequences, and needs a multi-pronged approach for solutions. In poverty-stricken areas, access to affordable, healthy food is a major issue – one that goes on to cause more issues,…