The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic is joined by special guests, Neva White, MSN, CRNP, CDE and Stephanie Gaber, PharmD from the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA to talk about the Divabetic Club – Philadelphia program.
Mr. Divabetic kicked off this FREE monthly meeting for men and women touched by diabetes with a ‘Dancing In Cars’ fitness routine set to an Aretha Franklin classic. The divas and dudes weighed in about Paula Deen‘s recent confession about living with type 2 diabetes during our Hot Topics discussion folllowed by a feature presentation on ’The 7 Habits of Effective People Living With Diabetes’ by Stephen Covey and the American Diabetes Association of Educators (AADE).
JOIN US IN FEBRUARY: Our next Divabetic Club – Philadelphia program is Saturday, February 4, 2012. Find out more about Divabetic’s ‘free and fabulous’ monthly education meetings at: http://www.divabetic.org
Two hundred divas touched by diabetes gathered in Philadelphia on the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital campus for a day of fun, excitement and learning about diabetes self management inspired by the hit ’80′s TV show, ‘The Golden Girls’
“Divabetic® makes learning about diabetes self-management rip-roaring fun,” said guest presenter, Kimberly Garrison.
Divabetic Golden Girls Tour stop in Philadelphia kicked off with a Conga Line on the Red Carpet entrance for the divas. Throughout the day, the divas and the men who loved them enjoyed fitness demonstrations, a fashion show (complete with feather boas) hosted by Catherine Schuller and Connie Elder, a hot topics discussion panel about the latest research and information on fighting diabetes with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital physicians, pharmacists, and experts, Mr. Divabetic’s fun diabetes educational games as well as food, music and excitement.
The diva-style day-long event encourages people affected by diabetes to share their stories, network, learn and celebrate. Prizes and giveaways provided by Crystal Light, SONY Music, Dr. Scholl’s, Pretzel Crisps, Go To Bras, VitaZest, Cabot Cheese, Lipo In A Box, Connie Elder and Diabetes Health Magazine. Divabetic Golden Girls tour continues to Pittsburgh, PA, Hagerstown, MD and Belle Glade, FL.
Diva TalkRadio’s education series‘Golden Rules’ inspired by the Golden Girls’ is available on demand for free. Find out more at: divabetic.org
Mr. Divabetic sports his world famous ‘D’ jacket in his interview on Patty TV with Patty Jackson at Philly’s WDAS-FM today to promote Divabetic’s Golden Girls tour stop on Saturday, October 15, 2011, 11 – 4 PM. FREE ADMISSION. Register: 1-800 -JEFF-NOW. Neva White and Dave Thomas from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital join the fun at Philly’s Best R & B and Classic Soul Radio Station in this video interview.
Mr. Divabetic presents traditional diabetes education with an attitude reminiscent of the popular Golden Girls’ characters: Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia. Women and their loved ones will have an opportunity to learn how to makeover their diabetes in a brand new way with the help of educators, pharmacists, fitness instructors and stylists and beauty experts. Divabetic’s Golden Girl Tour features:
Blanche’s Boa-licious Workout (a ‘more sparkle, less sweaty way’ to exercise), Sophia’s Smartly Packed Purse (the do’s and don’t of what every woman with diabetes should carry in her purse), Dorothy’s Daily Glucose Monitoring Tips (strategies for pain-free blood sugar checking), Rose’s Carbohydrate Counting For Dummies (an easier way to understand carbohydrates)
For more information on Divabetic’s 5-city Golden Girls Tour go to: divabetic.org
Divabetic’s new diabetes outreach ‘Golden Girls’ tour, hosted by Max “Mr. Divabetic” Szadek, features traditional diabetes education presented with a non-traditional approach and an attitude reminiscent of the popular Golden Girls’ characters: Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia.
So how the heck do the ‘Golden Girls’ relate to diabetes? Well, for starters there are four characters on the hit 80’s sitcom just like there are four major types of diabetes:
Type 1 diabetes – Occurs when the body fails to produce insulin, the hormone that “unlocks” the cells of the body, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them. About 5-10% of Americans who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 1 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes – Results from insulin resistance (a condition in which the body fails to properly use insulin), and after several years, the insulin production decreases. Most Americans, about 90 – 95%, who are diagnosed with diabetes have type 2 diabetes.
Gestational diabetes – is a type of diabetes that only pregnant women get. If not treated, it can cause problems for mothers and babies. Gestational diabetes affects about 4% of all pregnant women. Women who have had gestational diabetes have a 20% to 50% chance of developing diabetes in the next 5-10 years.
Pre-diabetes – Pre-diabetes is a condition that occurs when a person’s blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
Take advantage of this “golden” opportunity to learn about diabetes and diabetes self-care management in a fun, new way in Philadelphia, PA, (10/15) Pittsburgh, PA (11/5), and Hagerstown, MD (11/10.) For more information and Divabetic event details go to: divabetic.org
Get inspired to live like a DIVA! Tune into Diva TalkRadio, the only diabetes variety game radio show. Hosted by by the happiest healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic and featuring the original diabetes self-care game, Diabetes Numerology. Callers are encouraged to call (347) 215-8551 to listen or ask questions. The stream and archives of over 30 Diva TalkRadio programs are available on for free i-tunes (search ‘Divabetic’) and at:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1 .
Divabetic: Pop Up Plus Joins Divabetic's Golden Girls Tour
GREAT NEWS! Joining Blanche, Rose, Dorothy and Sofia on Divabetic’s 5-city ’Golden Rules/Golden Girls’ will be Pop Up Plus clothing boutique.
Pop Up Plus will be working with Divabetic Style & Image Advisor, Catherine Schuller, and Lipo In A Box and Underology creator, Connie Elder to stage the ‘Golden Rules of Plus Size Fashion’ show at our free diva-style diabetes outreach event at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday, October 15, 2011, 11- 4 PM. Register Now: 1-800-JEFF-NOW. Free Admission. For more event details go to: divabetic.org
Pop Up Plus is the most innovative retailer in the plus size industry. The concept of temporary, on trend designer pop up shops for sizes 14 and up started a plus size revolution for the curvy trendsetter. When you walk through the doors its like walking into a dream closet. The mobile collections are a highly edited mix of each season’s cutting edge trends from established American, international, and emerging designers
Founded in 2010, by the granddaughter of a tailor, Camy N understands the need for a fresh take on clothing. Frustrated with the lack of access to hip, luxury clothing, she began to travel the world to look for it, embracing everything from classic basics to rock inspired pieces and graphic, bold prints. What began as a series of private shopping parties, has now emerged as a full scale mobile plus size store. Camy’s sensibilities– influenced by travel, art, and current fashion trends, inform the way Pop Up Plus collections are selected. From NYC to DC, LA and soon to Europe, Pop Up Plus is coming to a city near you. www.popupplusonline.com.
Are You Juggling Or Struggling With Diabetes? on Diva TalkRadio
This month on Diva TalkRadio, The Girl’s Guide To Diabetes asks the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach,“What advice can you offer to women who feel they have no time for their own needs?”
Share your story and let us know how well you do juggling your responsibilities with family, work, and home life along with your health.
Tune in to hear what “the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach” (3 of the smartest and sexiest certified diabetes educators from across the country) have to say about this HOT TOPIC as well as the other important issues facing women touched by diabetes. Plus, don’t miss out on the Broadway Baritone helping us to pass the boa! with Ms. Angie, from Philadelphia. LISTEN NOW:
http://t.co/CPbLOVf
Mr. Divabetic hosts an all new Diva TalkRadio – Diabetes Roundtable program on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6 – 6:30 PM, EST. Call-in to the Diva Hotline: (347) 215-8551 with your questions and comments.We’re podcasting with attitude!
For more info on Girl’s Guide to Diabetes (“Empowering women to live their best life with diabetes”) go to:
http://thegirlsguidetodiabetes.com
Next Saturday, June 11, 2011, 10-12 PM, Mr. Divabetic returns to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital to present the FREE diabetes outreach program, Divabetic Club – Philly. This fun, entertaining brand of diabetes education showcasing all the personalities of the world’s happiest healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic.
Fasten your seat belts and join us for a rip roaring rollercoaster ride of Summertime Self-Care Management Tips and Guidance. Meet Neva White MSN, CRNP, CDE along with guest presenters podiatrist, Dr. Kathya Zinnser and local chef, Janette Frazier. Plus, Mr. Divabetic will be playing Diabetes Numerology Video & Totally Single Games with the audience. Don’t Miss It!
Divabetic Club – Philly: Summertime Self-Care
Saturday, June 11, 2011, 10AM- 12PM
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Bluemle Life Sciences Building
10th and Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
RSVP: 1-800 – Jeff – Now
Can’t Make It To Our Meeting? Tune into Diva TalkRadio, the only radio game show for women affected by diabetes. Hosted by Mr. Divabetic. Callers are encouraged to call (347) 215-8551 to listen or ask questions. The stream and archives are available on i-tunes (search ‘Divabetic’) and at:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1 .
Here’s an instant game straight from the floor of tomorrow’s big event in Pittsburgh. Unscramble the letters on these posters and what do you get?
Answer: DIVA
Each letter represents one of the four stations in the Divabetic Pavilion. “D” is for Dazzle, “I” is for Inform, “V” is for Vision and “A” is for Appreciate.
Come for the inspiration, stay for the fun, courtesy of Mr. Divabetic and your fabulous team!
The Divabetic Pavilion at the Pittsburgh ADA Expo
Saturday, November 6, 2010, 10am – 4pm
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Boulevard
Free Admission
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Answer: DIVA
