A conversation Dr. Trayce Osler and Michael Osler, Co-Founders of the African American Diabetes Association-Colorado Chapter..

A conversation Dr. Trayce Osler and Michael Osler, Co-Founders of the African American Diabetes Association-Colorado Chapter..

Author: Leon Rock, M. Ed. September 24, 2026 Duration: 44:51

Diabetes doesn’t take a day off, and neither does the fight for health equity! In this powerful new episode of The African American Diabetes Podcast, host Leon Rock sits down for a conversation with power duo Dr. Trayce Osler and Michael Osler, Co-Founders of the African American Diabetes Association-Colorado Chapter..

Tune in as the Osler's share their inspiring vision and groundbreaking strategies to expand AADA’s footprint, deliver vital resources, and transform diabetes advocacy, education, and support across the entire state of Colorado. If you’re passionate about community health, equity, and driving real change, this is a conversation you cannot afford to miss!🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform! 7:00 PM September 23, 2026

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Hosted by educator Leon Rock, M. Ed., African American Diabetes Podcast Show creates a vital space for conversation and practical guidance centered on the Black experience with diabetes. This isn't just a health podcast; it's a resource built on understanding the unique cultural, social, and systemic factors at play. Each episode blends straightforward advice with deeper commentary, drawing on the knowledge of Black healthcare professionals and researchers who provide not only medical insights but also crucial context on navigating the healthcare landscape. You'll hear real stories of resilience and management that resonate on a personal level. Grounded in a Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation framework, the discussions go beyond diet and exercise to address the whole journey. The tone is supportive and direct, offering actionable steps while fostering a sense of community. Whether the topic is fitness, nutrition, or the latest relevant news, Leon Rock facilitates conversations that empower informed choices and holistic well-being. Tuning in means accessing a dedicated blend of expert insight and shared experience, all tailored to meet listeners where they are.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 45

African American Diabetes Podcast Show
Podcast Episodes
Beyond the Finger Prick:  Reclaiming  Black Health & Diabetes Tech [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:41
Standard diabetes care wasn't built with Black communities in mind—and it’s time to rewrite the rules. Join host Leon Rock as he dives into the systemic barriers, outdated advice, and implicit biases that keep life-chang…
Navigating Complex Care Spaces  Through Individual and Family Advocacy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:50
You are your family’s best advocate, but how do you make sure you're actually heard in a complex medical system? Join host Leon Rock on the African American Diabetes Podcast for a deeply inspiring and necessary conversat…
The Other America In Our Bloodstream [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:47
Everyone loves the "Dream." But do you know the reality?In 1967, Dr. King walked onto Stanford’s campus and delivered "The Other America", a raw, searing takedown of economic inequality and systemic division that shook t…
Real Talk on PAD, Diabetes, and Our Community [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:27
Family, pull up a chair. If you or a loved one is living with Type 2 diabetes, this is the most important message you’ll hear all year.On the latest episode of the African American Diabetes Podcast, host Leon Rock is del…
Real Talk on PAD, Diabetes, and Our Community [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:50
Family, pull up a chair. If you or a loved one is living with Type 2 diabetes, this is the most important message you’ll hear all year.On the latest episode of the African American Diabetes Podcast, host Leon Rock is del…
Title: The Truth About the A1C Test and Our Community: [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:55
Stop trying to "cheat" your lab work, family! In this high-energy solo episode, host Leon Rock breaks down why your A1C test isn't a daily snapshot, it’s a 90-day time machine. Leon strips away the medical jargon and the…
It’s All Connected: Breaking Down Cardiometabolic Health [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:25
It’s time we stop playing "Whack-A-Mole" with our health.In this special African American Diabetes Podcast, I’m breaking down the clunky medical term Cardiometabolic Health in a way that actually makes sense for us.We’ve…
Bio-Hacking and the Tech Divide - The New Civil Rights Frontier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:18
Is medical technology the new battleground for Civil Rights?Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs) and insulin pumps are the gold standard of care, yet Black patients are significantly less likely to be prescribed them, rega…