Thread by @DrJV75, One of the risk factors linked to increased deaths from covid in [...]

One of the risk factors linked to increased deaths from covid in ethnic communities is diabetes, so twittersphere, what are the good free tailored resources we know of that help ethnic communities with diabetes (esp. type 2)? Add to the thread below so we build a library:

Some resources from @CDCgov on diabetes for afro-americans - https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/ndep/communities/african-american/resources.html

Useful tips on healthy diet planning for Indian's living with type 2 diabetes https://www.kauveryhospital.com/blog/k-way-health/planning-a-south-indian-diabetic-friendly-diet/

Planning A South Indian Diabetic Friendly Diet | Kauvery Hospital

Indians with diabetes have a harder time dealing with the illness because of our cuisine. But you can personalize your South Indian meals and make diabetes friendly food choices.

https://www.kauveryhospital.com/blog/k-way-health/planning-a-south-indian-diabetic-friendly-diet/

Useful dietary advice for diabetes from North Indian and Pakistan communities https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Diabetes/Diabetes-and-Healthy-Eating/Eating-well-with-Diabetes-North-India-and-Pakista.aspx

Some great resources from @HealthCaribbean on lots of topics but really liked these backyard gardening resources https://www.healthycaribbean.org/accessing-nutritious-foods-backyard-gardening-101/#byg-visuals

Accessing Nutritious Foods - Backyard Gardening 101 - Healthy Caribbean Coalition

Backyard gardening is growing healthy fruits, vegetables and herbs at home in any way that you can which contribute to a health,nutritious,low-cost diet

https://www.healthycaribbean.org/accessing-nutritious-foods-backyard-gardening-101/#byg-visuals

Quite techie but interesting video about how diabetes management in India and USA compare with each other and highlighting the importance of reducing carbohydrate in Indian diets for type 2 diabetics to reduce complications https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/901879

Focus on Lifestyle Changes: The Indian Diabetes Guidelines

The ABCs of the Indian Diabetes Guidelines: Dr Rucha Mehta compares these guidelines with the ADA guidelines.

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/901879

Found some great recipe booklets for diabetes on @UnlockFoodCA from China, Latin America, Caribbean and South Asia - healthy food doesn't need to be dull! https://www.unlockfood.ca/en/Articles/Diabetes/Diabetes-Recipe-Booklets.aspx

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