DIRECTORY
This directory contains photos and links to Black people with diabetes, shops owned by Black people with diabetes, and Black diabetes care specialists. We pride ourselves on showcasing resources from around the African Diaspora.
If you feel that you meet the criteria to be featured here, please fill out the form (here) and include an image.
@TheDivabetic
Lexie Peterson uses her Instagram to share her experiences with diabetes, educate and motivate other diabetics.
Anita Nicole Brown
Anita Nicole Brown is an aspiring actress who is working on changing the perspective of what it means to be a Type One Diabetic.
Anjalee Woods
I enjoy using my Instagram so I can let people see the good, the bad, and the ugly when it comes to being a Type 1 Diabetic.
Ariel Lawrence, Creator of Just a Little Suga
Ariel is a diabetes advocate and the creator of Just a Little Suga’, a platform that details her experience.
Blackdiabeticgirl
Blackdiabeticgirl was created to show representation to black and brown diabetic women. She also providers merchandise;
Bridget Wood, RD, LD
Bridget Wood loves to use her Instagram page to highlight the different foods she eats. She's a dietitian, diabetes and education specialist
Cameron J. Hall
Cameron uses his Instagram profile as a lifestyle blog where he shares content about food, diabetes, social justice and life in general.
ColorMeGlucose
I started my Instagram page because I wanted to reach out to more of an audience in the diabetes community!
Constance Brown-Riggs
My goal is to teach you how to eat wisely and live well with diabetes. Wellness is more than being free from disease.
Dan Newman
Dan uses his Instagram profile to share his journey of living with type 1 diabetes and its complications.
Daynah Heart
I want + try to share my experiences and journey with Type 1 Diabetes through kindness, faith, hope, love, creativity, and fun.
Dex Geralds
Dex Geralds is certified group fitness and personal trainer living with Type 2 Diabetes. His goal is to educate people about Type 2 Diabetes
Diagnosed Not Defeated
Phyllisa is a trailblazing blogger as she brings an African American perspective to the blogosphere. Active in the Diabetes Online Community
Dominique Trappio
Dominique uses IG to give a realistic look into her struggles, victories, projects, travels and more with T1D.
Dope Diabetic Girls club
Our mission is to provide support, empowerment , connecting and so much more within the diabetes community for women of all ages.
Dr. Beverly Yates ND
Dr. Beverly Yates helps people from all walks of life get more control over blood sugar, have more energy and feel better on a daily basis.
Dr. Lisa Sumlin, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC
Dr. Lisa Sumlin uses social media to spread her message that it is possible to manage diabetes in the midst of our food-focused cultures.
Glucose Gang Mike
Michael Roberson enjoys using his IG page to highlight creativity, knowledge, and inspiration specifically catered towards black diabetics.
Gwendolyn S.Woody
Nurse Gwen uses her Instagram page to help others understand pre-diabetes and diabetes type 2 prevention.
iCan Health LLC
At iCan Health, our goal is simple: we want to remind you, YOU CAN, and empower you to reach your optimal state of health.
Ina Bina
As an ADA Community Development Board member I use social media to show others how to live a successful life with type 2 diabetes.
JaydeMichele
Danielle mom to JaydeMichele is always available for other parents for an ear, a question... whatever help I can give with anything....
Kelvin Oluchai Diabetes Foundation
Diabetes education and screening exercise with staff of Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund, Calabar – Cross River State, Nigeria
Kim Rose, RDN, CDCES, CNSC, LD
Kim is a Florida based registered dietitian nutritionist who specializes in diabetes for underserved populations.
Life, Sport and Diabetes – UK Blog
Melanie Stephenson-Gray’s blog takes you through her life with diabetes, travelling the world, food and an international career in athletics
Madalyn Vasquez, RD
I’m a dietitian teaching those living with diabetes that all foods can be enjoyed regardless of their culture.
Mariah E.
Mariah E. uses her Instagram to provide a teen outlook on being a African American Type 1.
Michelle James
Michelle's instagram page show others that no matter her affliction, she lives life on her terms; UNAPOLOGETICALLY!!!
Mila Clarke Buckley
Mila Clarke Buckley is a type 2 diabetes advocate who blogs about food, body image, shame and stigma.
Naomie
Naomie hopes to bring encouragement and positivity through her posts despite living with a disease that is not always pleasant.
Olivia Chanel
Olivia is 6yr old, since being DX at the age of 4 Olivia enjoys advocating and helping other kids with the Type 1 as well,
Rukiyyah Khan
Rukiyyah Rukiyyah is a health coach specializing in plant-based nutrition and managing diabetes.
Sa’Ra Skipper
Sa’Ra Skipper uses skipjoy to remind others to embrace their joy no matter what they face.
Sonia Nabeta Foundation (SNF)
The Sonia Nabeta Foundation (SNF) has a vision of an Africa where children with type 1 diabetes an equal chance at long, productive lives.
T1Diabetes Journey Inc
T1Diabetes Journey Inc is a small non-profit organization in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its mission is to spread diabetes awareness in the community.
t1d_brookie
Brooklyn is a 3 year old type one diabetic. She loves sharing her favorite products, gear and other tips that help manage her diabetic needs
Tamika
Minorities are often under represented and misdiagnosed. We have to share our story to educate and empower. We can through DIABEAT!
Tammie Snowden
Tammie enjoys uses Instagram to help decrease the stigma around people with type 2 diabetes and share recipes and information about Type 2.
The chocolate diabetic
Miah created her blog and instagram page to help newly diabetics and people of colour feel more comfortable with their diagnosis.
The Melaninated Diabetic
Ashley Noble uses her Instagram as an online blog to allow others to follow her life’s journey as a Black woman with Type 1 Diabetes.
The Suga Project Foundation
We believe that education, motivation and support are the first steps in having a happier and less stressful life with type 2 diabetes.
The Sugarless Society
The Sugarless Society was created to establish a place for diabetic women. A sisterhood to meet, relate, learn, encourage and grow.
TheDiaCREW
The DiaCREW is a team of five T1D’s with education and therapeutic backgrounds offering resources while raising awareness of diabetes.
Totally About Diabetes LLC
Totally About Diabetes LLC is a coaching, education, and support program that shows people how to successfully manage their diabetes.
Type 1 Texan
Jasmine, is passionate about educating both diabetics and non-diabetics alike about the ins and outs of day life with diabetes!
TypeONEderful Clothes
Spreading awareness of and encouragement with fun apparel, TypeONEderful Clothes makes dope designs for people with diabetes.
T’ara Smith – Cooking to a T
T’ara loves to cook to show people can make healthy meals that taste great. Cooking has helped T’ara heal her relationship with food.
Xanadu
Xanadu Roque is an advocate for people living with diabetes. She started her Instagram when she realized their weren’t a lot of latinas.