African American Diabetes Podcast Show

African American Diabetes Podcast Show

by Leon Rock, M. Ed.

Health & Fitness News Commentary

Season 2

A conversation Dr. Trayce Osler and Michael Osler, Co-Founders of the African American Diabetes Association-Colorado Chapter..

Diabetes doesn’t take a day off, and neither does the fight for health equity! In this powerful new episode of The African American Diabetes Podcast, host Leon Rock sits down for a conversation with power duo Dr. Trayce Osler and Michael Osler, Co-Founders of the African American Diabetes Association-Colorado Chapter.. Tune in as the Osler's share their inspiring vision and groundbreaking strategies to expand AADA’s footprint, deliver vital resources, and transform diabetes advocacy, education, and support across the entire state of Colorado. If you’re passionate about community health, equity, and driving real change, this is a conversation you cannot afford to miss!🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform! 7:00 PM September 23, 2026 #AfricanAmericanDiabetesPodcast, #LeonRock, #TrayceOsler, #MichaelOsler, #AADA, #AADAColorado, #DiabetesAwareness, #HealthEquity, #CommunityHealth, #DiabetesAdvocacy, #ColoradoHealth, #DiabetesEducation, #PodcastLaunch

Beyond the Finger Prick: Reclaiming Black Health & Diabetes Tech

Standard diabetes care wasn't built with Black communities in mind—and it’s time to rewrite the rules. Join host Leon Rock as he dives into the systemic barriers, outdated advice, and implicit biases that keep life-changing technology out of the hands of Black Americans living with diabetes. From continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and automated insulin delivery to actionable strategies for self-advocacy in the exam room, this episode bridges the gap between modern medical innovation and health equity. Whether you're living with diabetes or providing care, tune in to discover how we shift the narrative from basic survival to thriving with cutting-edge tech. #DiabetesTechForALL, #InclusiveDiabetesCare, #BeyondTheFingerPrick, #EndHealthDisparities, #T1DLookLikeMe, #T2DHealthEquity, #CGMAccessNow, #MedEdDiversity, #PatientAdvocacyInAction

Power, Policy, & The People - A Conversation with Delegate Jennifer White Holland. and Deputy Delegate, Baby Ryleigh!

Join host Leon Rock for an urgent, high-energy conversation with Maryland State Delegate Jennifer White Holland, and a special guest appearance by her 1-year-old "Deputy Delegate," Baby Ryleigh! In this powerful episode, we’re breaking down the hard-hitting legislative battles fighting to lower your healthcare costs. From expanding the Prescription Drug Affordability Board to cap skyrocketing prices on vital diabetes medications like Ozempic and Jardiance, to rewriting the public health playbook with expanded Medicaid coverage for obesity and chronic weight management, Delegate White Holland is tackling systemic health disparities head-on. Plus, she shares a deeply personal look into how navigating the healthcare system as a pregnant Black woman fuels her urgent mission to close prenatal care gaps and protect Black mothers from gestational diabetes complications. If you've ever felt ignored by the medical system, this is your blueprint for advocacy, policy, and taking back control of your health. Tune in now!

Navigating Complex Care Spaces Through Individual and Family Advocacy

You are your family’s best advocate, but how do you make sure you're actually heard in a complex medical system? Join host Leon Rock on the African American Diabetes Podcast for a deeply inspiring and necessary conversation with special guest Kyhla Desire, M.P.H. Together, they dive into "Navigating Complex Care Spaces Through Individual and Family Advocacy," sharing essential keys to bridging the gap between clinical spaces and real community needs. Tune in to learn how to protect your loved ones, advocate with confidence, and champion health equity from the inside out.

The Other America In Our Bloodstream

Everyone loves the "Dream." But do you know the reality? In 1967, Dr. King walked onto Stanford’s campus and delivered "The Other America", a raw, searing takedown of economic inequality and systemic division that shook the room. It wasn't polite; it was revolutionary. But did this specific speech seal his fate? On this episode of the African American Diabetes Podcast, we are diving deep into the history, busting the myths, and revealing how Coretta Scott King made sure Stanford became the ultimate keeper of MLK’s legacy. #TheOtherAmerica #MLKLegacy #BlackHistoryUnfiltered #CorettaScottKing #LeonRock #AfricanAmericanDiabetesPodcast

5 Researchers kicked out of the American Diabetes Conference. THE UNFILTERED TRUTH.

5 Researchers kicked out of the American Diabetes Conference. THE UNFILTERED TRUTH: Reclaiming Our Health, Bypassing the Gatekeepers Are you tired of organizations that claim to fight for you while silencing the truth? From their segregationist origins in 1939 to their recent move of calling the police on scientists at their own conference, the American Diabetes Association has a long, unbroken DNA of excluding those they claim to serve. Join host Leon Rock as we bypass the establishment, expose the corporate-bought silence, and reclaim the science of our own survival. This is not just a podcast, it’s a movement to build a path for ourselves, by ourselves. Watch the podcast video below: https://canva.link/aslyt0edc6jt8gc #AADA #DiabetesTruth #HealthEquity #BlackDiabetics #EndTheSilence

Real Talk on PAD, Diabetes, and Our Community

Family, pull up a chair. If you or a loved one is living with Type 2 diabetes, this is the most important message you’ll hear all year. On the latest episode of the African American Diabetes Podcast, host Leon Rock is delivering a raw, unfiltered wake-up call about PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease). This silent killer clogs leg arteries, cuts off blood flow, and is quietly devastating our community. Leon is diving straight into the heavy reality of what happens when we ignore the signs: losing toes, feet, and entire legs. Don’t wait for a crisis. Protect your health, your limbs, and your family. Listen now. Hashtags #AfricanAmericanDiabetesPodcast #LeonRock #Type2Diabetes #PADAwareness

Title: The Truth About the A1C Test and Our Community:

Stop trying to "cheat" your lab work, family! In this high-energy solo episode, host Leon Rock breaks down why your A1C test isn't a daily snapshot, it’s a 90-day time machine. Leon strips away the medical jargon and the shame to reveal how cultural factors, systemic stress, and genetic traits unique to the Black community impact your numbers. Your DNA is not your destiny. Tune in to get a practical, culture-first playbook to audit your plate, lower your average, and break generational health curses. No judgment, just pure empowerment. Hit play and let's reclaim our health! Reminder: This information is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. If you have any questions or concerns about managing your diabetes, please consult your doctor or endocrinologist. #A1CLiberation #AADA #DiabetesPodcast #GenerationalHealth #BeatDiabetes

Bio-Hacking and the Tech Divide - The New Civil Rights Frontier

Is medical technology the new battleground for Civil Rights? Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps are the gold standard of care, yet Black patients are significantly less likely to be prescribed them, regardless of income. In this powerful 90-minute episode, Leon Rock breaks down the "Tech Divide" and explores how our community can reclaim health sovereignty through bio-hacking. Highlights include: Digital Redlining: Why bias in the medical system is locking us out of life-saving tech. Nepenthe Health & Wellness Cooperative: Building a community-owned future to "end the sorrow" of diabetes. The TRHT Framework: Using Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation to bridge the medical trust gap. The Power of Proximity: Bringing tech literacy to the barbershops, salons, and pews of the faith-based community. The AADA Mission: The advocacy fight for the Medical Tech Equity Act. Stop managing. Start mastering. Join Leon Rock as he moves the conversation from the clinic to the community. #LeonRock #DiabetesTech #HealthEquity #BioHacking #AADA #NepentheCoop #TRHT #MedicalRedlining #BlackHealthSovereignty

Sweet Betrayal: The Business of Diabetes and Black American Health

In this electrifying episode, we stop "managing" a crisis and start investigating a crime. We are stripping away the polite clinical language to expose the Diabetes Industrial Complex, a system that profits more from our chronic decline than our actual recovery. From the contradictions of Big Pharma’s pricing to the hollow "awareness" campaigns of community organizations, we name the names and call out the players. This isn’t a health seminar; it’s a manifesto. We’re challenging the White Coats, the politicians, and even our own kitchen tables to reject a status quo that has made Black sickness a line item on a balance sheet. It’s time to stop treating the blood and start fighting for the body. Listen in for the blueprint to total health autonomy. Hashtags #TheSugarTrap #HealthAutonomy #DiabetesManifesto #StatusQuoBroken#MedicalApartheid #FoodJustice #ProfitOverPeople #DecodeTheDisparity #SurvivalIsProtest #BlackHealthMatters #InsulinForPeople #PancreasPower #ElectrifyingHealth #NoMoreSugarCoating #WakeUpTheWellness

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