Perceptions of the Healthcare System Among Black Men with Previously Undiagnosed Diabetes and Prediabetes.
Melissa RonyCarolina Quintero-AriasMarcela OsorioYonathan ArarsoElizabeth M NormanJoseph E RavenellStephen P WallDavid C LeePublished in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2022)
To help alleviate the disparity in diabetes burden among Black men, healthcare providers should take a more active role in recognizing and addressing their own implicit biases, engage in understanding the specific healthcare needs and expectations of each patient, and consider emphasizing non-medication approaches to improve glycemic control.