Culturally Relevant Diabetes Education for Africans & the Diaspora
Helping individuals and families better understand diabetes, food, weight management, and healthy living through practical, culturally informed education.
Our Mission
Health education built for us.
Many diabetes resources were never designed with African and diaspora communities in mind. At Vieve, we start with your table, your traditions, and your life — then build education around them.
Practical. Empowering. Culturally relevant.
Our Foods
From jollof rice to eba to plantain — education that begins at your table, not a lab.
Our Culture
The celebrations, traditions, and family values that define how our communities eat.
Our Lifestyles
Practical, real-world guidance designed for African and diaspora life — not a textbook.
Our Experiences
No judgment. No elimination lists. Just honest, grounded, empowering guidance.
Education Topics
What We Teach
Eight areas of practical, culturally grounded education — all under one roof.
Diabetes Education
Understanding diabetes basics, blood sugar management, medications, and building healthy long-term habits.
African Foods & Blood Sugar
Learning how common African meals affect glucose levels and how to make smarter, satisfying choices.
Weight Management
Practical, sustainable strategies for healthy weight loss and lifestyle improvement — no crash diets.
Portion Control
Simple visual methods for managing portions without eliminating the cultural foods you love.
Meal Planning
Balanced meal ideas using culturally familiar foods your family will actually enjoy.
Prediabetes Prevention
Helping individuals lower their risk through practical, evidence-based lifestyle changes.
Family Nutrition
Encouraging healthier habits for the entire household — because wellness is a family journey.
Healthy Aging
Nutrition and wellness support designed specifically for adults over 40 and older adults.
Meet Dr. Genevieve
Dr. Genevieve Ufongene, DNP, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner passionate about culturally relevant diabetes education for African and diaspora communities.
Through Vieve Health & Wellness, she combines evidence-based education with practical lifestyle guidance that reflects real foods, real cultures, and real lives. Her mission is to bridge the gap between traditional diabetes education and culturally familiar nutrition practices.
A regular attendee of the ADA Scientific Sessions and an active voice in community health, Dr. Genevieve brings both clinical expertise and deep cultural understanding to every interaction.
Latest Articles
The Best Diabetes Medicine in the World Doesn't Help If You Can't Get It
Reflections on access, equity, and the gap between groundbreaking diabetes treatments and the communities that need them most.
Is BMI Fair to African Bodies? What the New Diabetes Guidelines Actually Say
A clinician's take from the 2026 ADA Scientific Sessions on why a single number can't tell your health story, and what to measure instead.
Can People with Diabetes Eat Garri?
Garri is a staple in many African households — but does it have a place in a diabetes-friendly diet? The answer may surprise you.
Ready to Take Control of Your Health?
Whether you're newly diagnosed, managing long-term diabetes, or simply looking to live healthier — you deserve education that speaks your language and honors your culture.