BEATING THE Sugar B.E.A.S.T; LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR LIVING WITH DIABETES is a step-by-step process that shares five different topics that are often barriers for people managing their diabetes. B: Behavior Changes may be one of many obstacles individuals face when dealing a new diagnosis of diabetes or other chronic conditions. E: Eating Healthy can be a cumbersome task to accomplish based on socioeconomic and environmental factors. A: Activity and Weight Management can often be a challenge based on physical limitations and/or motivation. S: Sugar Watch is the fine balance of controlling blood sugar levels and also making the best nutritional choices for your individual needs. T: Tackling Medication Management discusses the many facets of diabetes management as it relates to access to care and barriers that may prevent patients/clients from receiving the care that they need.