The Southeast Diabetes Faith Initiative

01/24/2026

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month! If glaucoma runs in your family, your risk may be higher—especially for African Americans. Regular eye exams are one of the most important steps you can take to protect your vision for the future.

Do you know how glaucoma forms? Learn about glaucoma, a condition that affects the optic nerve and can cause blindness, by watching this video

Learn about glaucoma, a condition that affects the optic nerve and can cause blindness.Version of this video with audio description: https://youtu.be/8zK2Vw4...

01/23/2026

Your vision matters. Our community matters.

Glaucoma is known as the “silent thief of sight” because many people don’t know they have it until vision is already lost. African American communities are disproportionately impacted—but regular eye exams can make the difference.

👁️ Take care of yourself and look out for one another.
Together, we can protect our sight.

01/22/2026

Have you had your eye exam this year?

African Americans are up to 5 times more likely to develop glaucoma, a disease that can cause permanent vision loss if left untreated. The good news? Early detection can save your sight.

📅 Schedule an eye exam
👨‍👩‍👧 Encourage family members to get checked
🔁 Share this post to raise awareness

01/21/2026

🟢 Glaucoma Awareness Month 🟢
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness—and it often has no warning signs. African Americans are at much higher risk and tend to develop glaucoma earlier in life.

👁️ A simple, comprehensive eye exam can help detect glaucoma before vision loss occurs.
💚 Don’t wait until symptoms appear—protect your sight today.

01/20/2026

Did you know African Americans are up to 5 times more likely to develop glaucoma—and often at a younger age? Glaucoma is called the “silent thief of sight” because it usually has no early symptoms, yet it can cause permanent vision loss if not detected early.

👁️ Why it matters:

Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness among African Americans

Family history increases risk

Early detection through a comprehensive eye exam can save your sight

🩺 Take action:
✔️ Schedule a dilated eye exam
✔️ Encourage loved ones to get screened
✔️ Share this post to spread awareness in our community

Protect your vision. Early detection saves sight. 💚

01/19/2026

Learn more about the BA- UMAP study or sign up at https://secure.ba-umap.com/

01/17/2026

The Black American-United Memory and Aging Project (BA-UMAP) was developed to identify social, cultural, behavioral, environmental, and biological factors that may affect our memory as we age and put some people at a greater risk for memory loss.

Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease is the 4th leading cause of death among older Black Americans? This is particularly alarming given that Black Americans:

- Are two times more likely to develop late-onset Alzheimer’s disease,
- Are diagnosed in the later stages of the disease, and
- They present with greater memory impairment when they see a doctor and are diagnosed at later disease stages compared to whites.

Because there is currently no cure, the number of African Americans and their families affected by the disease will undoubtedly rise.

Learn more at https://secure.ba-umap.com/

01/07/2026

A new year is a great time to build habits that support your health.

Regular physical activity can help manage blood sugar and support daily diabetes care, as well as improve mood and sleep. See simple ways to get active: https://bit.ly/4pugTBQ

12/29/2025

12/24/2025

Winter can be a hard time to stay motivated to exercise – but it doesn’t have to be!

There are plenty of ways to stay in shape even when it's cold outside. Staying fit through the winter doesn’t have to be difficult. With the right approach, anyone can stay active all year long.

Read this 5 minute article for helpful tips on starying warm with indoor workouts

With the right approach, anyone can stay active all year long.

12/23/2025

Who wants to be active during the colder months? It’s a struggle, but it’s important to find hobbies during the fall and winter seasons to keep you excited about life. Season changes can have serious effects on your mental health. Black people must pay more attention to their mental health, especially during the winter months.

Learn more by clicking here

Here are a few winter hobbies we believe would be beneficial for our readers. Share your experiences with your friends and family.