Tag: kidney disease

A Medical Monday focus on kidney health.

Black Health Matter.com features many health topics that affect African Americans

Today’s show was sparked from a heartfelt instagram post by former Washington NFL player, Albert Haynesworth who opened up about his kidney failure.

About 30 million Americans and more than 420 million people worldwide have diabetes , and most cases are Type 2, the kind tied to obesity. It occurs when the body can’t make enough or properly use insulin, which turns food into energy.