Chef Kardea Brown Adapts Recipes After Husband's Diabetes Diagnosis

Chef and television host Kardea Brown says her husband, Bryon Smith, was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at 38, prompting them to adapt favorite recipes rather than give up foods they enjoy. They use Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor and Libre Assist app feature for glucose insights and estimates of how foods may affect his levels, including suggestions for lower-impact alternatives. Brown recommends balanced meals with non-starchy vegetables, lean proteins and fiber-rich carbohydrates, checking labels for added sugars, and adding foods such as beans, oats, lentils and whole fruits. The couple’s approach emphasizes practical changes that can help people manage diabetes while continuing to enjoy food.