A Matter of the Heart
MY UNEXPECTED JOURNEY WITH DIABETES.
“Diabetes is a major health problem that is negatively affecting the health and the quality of life of millions. There is nothing as persuasive as a compelling personal story, and you have done an outstanding job in sharing your experience and providing a blueprint of practical advice, so that the readers know exactly what steps they need to take. This book contains the guidance and encouragement that families dealing with diabetes needs. I highly recommend it”
David R Williams, PhD, Norman Professor of Public Health, Harvard University
Life often takes us on an unanticipated journey, charting courses through uncharted waters that challenge our resilience and redefine our understanding of strength. This book is a testament to such a journey, my personal odyssey through the trials and triumphs of living with diabetes. More than just a chronic illness, diabetes intertwined with my life in profound ways, revealing the close relationship it shares with heart disease, particularly within the Black community.
This book delves into the depths of my experience, highlighting the intricate link between diabetes and heart disease, a connection that is especially prevalent in the Black community. As a healthcare professional, I was well-versed in the technicalities of these conditions, but facing them personally was an entirely different battle. My journey through diagnosis, acceptance, and management of diabetes transformed my life and perspective, compelling me to share my story……