EMPOWERING THROUGH EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT
Vital Initiatives for Equitable Diabetes Care
At Diversity in Diabetes (DiD), our focus revolves around three pillars: Education, Resources, and Support. These essential elements are curated to address the unique needs of vulnerable populations including BIPOC communities, men, LGBTQIA+, and individuals aged 65+ in their diabetes care journey.
The mission of DiD is not just to address immediate needs but also to create a sustainable and supportive ecosystem where individuals from all walks of life have equal access to essential diabetes care. Through our Education, Resources, and Support initiatives, we're committed to bridging these critical gaps in the diabetes care landscape, promoting inclusivity, and empowering everyone to live healthier lives.
The DiD Cookbook
Food is deeply connected to culture, memory, and identity—yet many people are told they must give up the foods they love after a diabetes diagnosis. The Diversity in Diabetes Cookbook Project was created to change that.
We’re building a multicultural, community-powered cookbook that honors cultural meals from around the world while providing inclusive, accessible diabetes education. This project helps people with diabetes stay connected to their culture and gives healthcare providers better tools to understand the foods their patients eat every day.
Now we’re inviting our community to be part of it.
Share a cultural meal or recipe that’s meaningful to you—whether it’s a family favorite, a comfort dish, or a recipe passed down through generations. Your recipe does not need to be diabetes-specific; our team will take care of nutrition breakdowns and education while preserving the heart of the dish.
Click below to submit your favorite cultural recipe and help reshape diabetes education—one plate at a time.
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Our Initiatives
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Why Diversity Matters
Racial and ethnic health disparities have been well documented in diabetes treatments and outcomes. It remains controversial whether or not these disparities result from differences in socioeconomic factors or other factors like institutionalized racism.
According to the National Diabetes Statistics Report (2020), People of Color (POC) living with diabetes experience a 60% higher chance of being diagnosed with diabetes than non-Hispanic White Americans. They are twice as likely as non-Hispanic whites to pass away from diabetes and are admitted to the hospital with uncontrolled diabetes are a higher rate than non-Hispanic whites.
Diversity matters in diabetes for a number of reasons. First, because POC don’t access diabetes education and support at the rates of non-Hispanic whites. Second, because POC are often not aware of optional diabetes treatment options available to them. Third, POC don’t utilize diabetes technology at the rates of non-Hispanic whites and last, because there is a serious lack of representation of healthcare providers and diabetes educators of color.
Prevalence of Diagnosed Diabetes in 2018
According to the CDC 34.2 million people had diabetes in 2018. This chart shows the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes amongst:
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American Indians (14.7%),
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People of Hispanic origin (12.5%),
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non-Hispanic blacks (11.7%),
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non-Hispanic Asians (9.2%),
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and non-Hispanic whites (7.5%).
