Racism and Type 2 Diabetes in Sioux City: Dr. Julian Lee on Health Equity

Dr. Julian Lee joins Corey Dion Lewis to break down how racism shapes type 2 diabetes outcomes and trust in care for African American communities in Sioux City, Iowa.You will hear:What aversive, structural, and overt racism look like in healthcareWhy diabetes disparities persist and what the data showsHow bias shows up in real clinical momentsWhat systems can change now to improve outcomes and trustThis episode connects health equity, diabetes prevention, and community-driven solutions with a clear focus on action.Show Notes 0:00 – Introduction and welcome 2:15 – Dr. Julian Lee’s work and why health equity drives him 3:42 – How racism impacts diabetes outcomes in African Americans 5:38 – Losing his father and the path to advocacy 8:57 – Moving from awareness to action 10:25 – Helping people care and respond with responsibility 15:20 – Aversive, structural, and overt racism in healthcare 20:06 – The curb cut effect and why equity helps everyone 29:18 – Bias and stereotyping in clinical interactions 33:03 – Structural changes that create accountability 36:27 – Mistrust, history, and today’s realities 40:49 – Key takeaways on diabetes disparities in Sioux City 43:44 – Closing thoughts and how to connect with Dr. LeeLearn More About Healthy Project MediaWebsite: https://www.healthyproject.co/  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thehealthyproject  Follow The Healthy Project Podcast and share this episode with one person who cares about health equity and diabetes outcomes. ★ Support this podcast ★