The article “Closing the Gap in Health Care” highlights how diabetes disproportionately affects African American communities — including significantly higher rates of complications and amputations. Thaddeus Bell, MD-a physician at the Medical University of South Carolina and founder of his own practice-explains how deep-rooted factors such as poverty, systemic racism, health-literacy gaps, cultural mistrust and food deserts contribute to these disparities. It emphasizes the importance of education, early screening (especially for those at risk under age 30), lifestyle change (balanced diet, exercise) and modern tools like continuous glucose monitors and medications. Dr. Bell’s message: closing the gap requires both patient empowerment and systemic changes in how care is delivered to under served communities.
Closing the Diabetes Care Gap in African American Communities
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