Celebrate Black History Month with Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast

Explore key issues around kidney health and the Black community with Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast host Dee Moore and guests.

Since being diagnosed with Stage 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) in 2018, Dee Moore has been sharing her journey online and shining a light on the stories of other people affected by kidney disease.

Each week on Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, Dee sits down with a new guest to discuss the big topics around kidney disease, from treatment to mental health. Speaking with renowned experts and health professionals, creatives, and ordinary people living with CKD, Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast offers an informative and uplifting guide to the world of kidney disease.

In these episodes celebrating Black History Month, Dee is joined by special guests to discuss the issues around CKD and the Black community, including living donation, health inequality, and advocacy.

From candid conversations to expert interviews, explore the full library of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast episodes.

Black History Month 2024: The link between hypertension and CKD in the Black community

Episode 120

Black History Month 2024: The link between hypertension and CKD in the Black community

In this episode of Diary of a Kidney Warrior Podcast, host Dee Moore delves into the critical topic of kidney health in the Black community with award-winning Senior Nephrologist Professor Ibi Erekosima. Professor Erekosima is renowned for his work in global renal care and prevention of CKD in sub-Saharan Africa. The discussion highlights the links between hypertension and CKD, emphasising the high prevalence of these conditions in the Black community. Professor Erekosima shares his expertise on the genetic, socioeconomic, and lifestyle factors contributing to this health disparity, and underscores the importance of early diagnosis and proactive management of high blood pressure.

More episodes in the collection

  • Haemodialysis, Kidney conditions and diagnosis, Living with kidney disease, Transplant

    DJ Ace's kidney warrior story

    BBC 1Xtra's DJ Ace joins Dee to share his inspirational story, addressing feelings of mistrust Communities of Colour can have towards the medical profession and how he is 'paying it forward' through his advocacy.

  • Living with kidney disease

    Health inequalities, kidney disease and the Black community

    Charles Kwaku-Odoi, Chief Officer of CAHN: Caribbean & African Health Network, joins Dee to chat about health inequalities, kidney disease and the Black Community.

  • Living with kidney disease, Stage 5 CKD (Kidney failure), Transplant

    Celebrating Black living kidney donors

    Dela Idowu and Richie Mazivanhanga join Dee to discuss the work of GOLD, the Gift of Living Donation Charity, and the contribution of the Black community to living donation. Part four of four.

  • Health professionals, Kidney conditions and diagnosis, Living with kidney disease

    The relationship between diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease and the impact on the Black Community

    Renal Nurse Pat Simoyi and Specialist Diabetes Nurse Angela Thomas join Dee to take a closer look at top two causes of CKD, type 2 diabetes and hypertension, and their impact on the Black Community. Part three of four.

  • Health professionals, Transplant, Women's health

    Tearing down the walls: the story of Dr Velma Scantlebury, America’s first female Black Transplant Surgeon.

    For Black History Month, Diary of a Kidney Warrior is focusing on topics around kidney health and the Black Community. This episode features award-winning American transplant surgeon and author Dr Velma Scantlebury.

  • Health professionals, Living with kidney disease

    Why are Black people more likely to develop kidney disease and what are we doing about it?

    Consultant Nephrologist and Clinical Senior Lecturer Dr Kate Bramham joins Dee to address the question: “Why are Black people more likely to develop kidney disease and what are we doing about it?“. Part two of four.