JALS Event: Invisible Identities: A Conversation on Diabetes and Disability (6.22.19)
Just a Little Suga' presents Invisible Identities: A Conversation on Diabetes and Disability. This event will take place on Saturday, June 22nd from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at The BGX (Black Gotham Experience) Studio, located at 192 Front Street in NYC. Description: Panelists will unpack what it means to identify ...
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Diabetic on the Margin: Monique
Monique reached out to me almost a year ago asking to share her journey with her Diabetic Alert Dog, Waimea. In her message to me, she stated, "I never realized before...how little our culture knows about service animals." She continued, "I know I can't be the only black person with a service animal," Since then, Monique has ...
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Diabetic on the Margin: Phyllisa
I can’t remember how I first stumbled upon Phyllisa’s platform. It may have been a moment where I casually searched Instagram for hashtags and people that referenced blackness and diabetes. Regardless, when I found her page, I was drawn to a satirical skit that dissuaded folks from relinquishing their diabetes care to ...
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Reflections and Recommendations: Diabetics on the Margin (Part II)
The following article is a continuation of recommendations outlined in Part I (here). These takeaways are in response to the Diabetics on the Margin event hosted in partnership with Beyond Type 1. 5.) RECOMMENDATION: Craft Robust Solutions that Consider Everyone: Vivian Nabeta of the Sonia Nabeta Foundation reminded us ...
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Reflections and Recommendations: Diabetics on the Margin (Part I)
During the Diabetics on the Margin event hosted in partnership with Beyond Type 1, panelists voiced concerns that applied to the general diabetes community. We discussed navigating feelings of guilt when dealing with management, desiring respect when consulting with healthcare professionals, and dealing with the ...
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A Visual Recap: Diabetics on the Margin Event
On Saturday, September 15th, I co-hosted “Diabetics on the Margin” with Beyond Type 1. Their support allowed us to house the event at Homepolish’s beautiful headquarters in NYC. As a result of their partnership, we also received sponsorship from the following companies: Companion Medical, ...
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Diabetics on the Margin: Brunch and Panel Discussion
“We live in a world where people of color are too easily and conveniently forgotten. For me, having the opportunity to join two other women of color living with type 1 diabetes, and show the world that we do matter was euphoric.” Gloria, T1D “I spent almost my entire life as a type 1 diabetic (15 ...
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