Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy

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Angelina Jolie revealed to The New York Times that she underwent a preventive double mastectomy back in April after she learned that she was at high risk for both breast and ovarian cancer. Now, Hollywood is standing behind the 37-year-old mother-of-six, with everyone from Giuliana Rancic to Elizabeth Banks speaking out in support of Jolie.

Having lost her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, to breast cancer and knowing the pain of such a loss, Jolie said she did not want her kids to ever have to suffer like she did. “My mother fought cancer for almost a decade and died at 56. She held out long enough to meet the first of her grandchildren and to hold them in her arms. But my other children will never have the chance to know her and experience how loving and gracious she was,” Jolie writes in an op-ed piece.

“We often speak of mommy’s mommy, and I find myself trying to explain the illness that took her away from us. They have asked if the same could happen to me. I have always told them not to worry, but the truth is I carry a faulty gene, BRCA1, which sharply increases my risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.”

Jolie said she decided to open up about the surgery because she wanted to educate and empower other women who might be at risk to do the same. The Girl, Interrupted actress will be joining the likes of Christina Applegate, Sharon Osbourne, Wanda Sykes, Kathy Bates, Montel Williams and Giuliana Rancic who all have undergone double mastectomies.

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Cameron Diaz What Are You Eating?

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The best way to look from every angle on the Red Carpet is make sure you’re eating right. This is why the first question burning on Mr. Divabetic’s lips on the Red Tomato Carpet to ask a celebrity like Cameron Diaz is “what are you eating?”

With plenty of cash to hire personal trainers and private chefs, one of Hollywood’s hottest actresses might seem to have all the tools in place for perfect health but how does she avoid temptation?

Teddy Bass, Cameron’s trainer says: “Her diet is an upside down one where you have your carbs at the beginning of the day then taper off, so in the evening you just eat protein and vegetables.

“Cameron will eat junk food if she feels like it but if she fancies a burger, she’ll just have a few bites.”

Teddy Bass designed a diet plan for Cameron that requires her to eat 6 times a day. Cameron follows ‘no white’ diet plan. It means that white sugar, white rice, white flour, potatoes, and things made from white flour like bread, cakes, pasta, noodles, etc. is avoided by her.  In addition to the occasional protein shake, low-fat cappuccino, Cameron regularly drinks plenty of water.

“I used to eat fried food from morning to night when I was in my 20s. But I have really had to make some changes. I love fried chicken and french fries. I can’t do that anymore,” says Cameron Diaz.

Cameron meets with Teddy several times a week in order to maintain her “lean and strong” shape.

He explained: “Cameron has good genes but she makes working out a priority, so we train as often as we can. Depending on her schedule, we’ll do 45 minutes of Pilates or if she has 90 minutes we’ll do half weights and half Pilates and flexibility work.

“Cameron loves having a lean, strong body rather than a curvy figure.”

NYC Super Soda Ban with Mr. Divabetic

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What You Should Know About Kelly Osbourne’s Seizure

Kelly Osbourne had quite the medical scare on this week after she was hospitalized following a seizure. And although nothing has been diagnosed, doctors are telling TMZ that Osbourne could be an epileptic.

Sources connected with the 28-year-old “Fashion Police” star tell TMZ that the seizure was far more serious than first suspected and doctors are still running tests. It’s possible it was an isolated incident, but professionals are also saying that there’s a chance Osbourne has epilepsy. Insiders also reveal that she’ll be in the hospital for a few more days.

Meanwhile, Osbourne’s mom Sharon Osbourne took to Twitter yesterday to reassure fans that her daughter was OK.

I suffered a seizure once too. It’s a terrifying experience. I was nervous and anxious for months afterwards that it could happen again – anywhere:  on the subway, on stage, at the movies, at work and/or on the tennis court.  I had to keep telling myself repeatedly that I would be okay if I suffered another seizure.

 

When someone is having is seizure, they will often experience involuntary movement and involuntary changes in behavior and awareness for 60-90 seconds. If you’ve never witnessed a seizure, you might be shocked, confused, scared, worried, or all of the above. The most important thing, however, is for you to remain calm.

If possible, roll the person onto their side, so that if they vomit, they don’t choke on or inhale it.

Whatever you do, don’t ever restrain a person having a seizure, even if they are moving violently. Instead, move any objects that could injure them away from them.

Make sure the person is breathing. If their breathing is difficult, check that nothing is blocking their airway, like food. Otherwise, do not insert anything into the person’s mouth.

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Queen Elizabeth Hospitalized

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Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II was hospitalized over a stomach infection that has ailed her for days, a rare instance of ill health sidelining the long-reigning monarch. Elizabeth will have to cancel a visit to Rome and other engagements as she recovers, and outside experts said she may have to be rehydrated intravenously.

Buckingham Palace said the 86-year-old queen had experienced symptoms of gastroenteritis and was being examined at London’s King Edward VII Hospital – the first time in a decade that Elizabeth has been hospitalized.

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SHOW LINK:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/02/12/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-sally-field

Mother Your Diabetes Advice with Mama Rose Marie:

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Breaking News on Barbara Walter’s Health

Yesterday I felt lost watching the Inauguration on TV without Barbara Walters commenting on ABC. Thankfully Diane Sawyer acknowledged Barbara’s absence on air during the telecast. So I guess you can say, “I’m a Barbara Walters fan.”  She’s been waking me up in the morning almost my entire life. Plus, how would I know who is or isn’t ‘fascinating’ without her help?!

So how is my favorite News Diva?

Whoopi Goldberg updated viewers on Barbara Walters‘ condition saying that the ABC News veteran is still in the hospital with a fever but making progress towards recovery.

Walters was admitted to the hospital after she fell on a stair at the British ambassador’s residence in Washington, D.C. and cut her forehead on Saturday. On Tuesday’s “The View,” Goldberg read a statement from Walters, who said:

“First and foremost, I want to thank all the people who have called, written and been concerned about me. I am most appreciative. I’m running a low grade fever and the doctors are keeping me in the hospital until my temperature is normal. I’m pleased to say that it is going in the right direction and I will be home soon.”

OABC News’ Jeffrey Schneider said that Walters was “alert” and was in the hospital for observation “out of an abundance of caution.”

Walters’ last health scare was when she underwent heart surgery to replace a faulty valve in 2010.

Watch News Yorkers choose between a Yoplait yogurt, Nature Valley granola bar and 7-11 Beef and Cheese combo pack on Serve, Taste or Trash! Food Game. You might be surprised by the results.

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Diabetes & Exercise? New York women living with diabetes share their experiences dealing with blood sugars, marathons and motivation

 ’Movie Girl Workouts’ with Mr. Divabetic and fitness expert, Katherine Adamenko show how you can turn your favorite movie into a fun, exercise routine.

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Dear Abby Dies At 94

 

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Pauline Friedman Phillips, who as Dear Abby dispensed snappy, sometimes saucy advice on love, marriage and meddling mothers-in-law to millions of newspaper readers around the world and opened the way for the likes of Dr. Ruth, Dr. Phil and Oprah, has died. She was 94.

I used to read her column daily in the Democrat & Chronicle newspaper when I was growing up in Rochester, NY.

Phillips died  after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, said Gene Willis, a publicist for the Universal Uclick syndicate.

“My mother leaves very big high heels to fill with a legacy of compassion, commitment and positive social change,” her daughter, Jeanne Phillips, who now writes the column, said in a statement.

The long-running “Dear Abby” column first appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle in 1956. Mother and daughter started sharing the byline in 2000, and Jeanne Phillips took over in 2002, when the family announced Pauline Phillips had Alzheimer’s disease.

Pauline Phillips wrote under the name Abigail Van Buren. Her column competed for decades with the advice of Ann Landers, written by her twin sister, Esther Friedman Lederer, who died in 2002. Their relationship was stormy in their early adult years, but they later regained the closeness they had growing up in Sioux City, Iowa.

The two columns differed in style. Ann Landers responded to questioners with homey, detailed advice. Abby’s replies were often flippant one-liners.

Phillips admitted that her advice changed over the years. When she started writing the column, she was reluctant to advocate divorce :

“I always thought that marriage should be forever,” she explained. “I found out through my readers that sometimes the best thing they can do is part. If a man or woman is a constant cheater, the situation can be intolerable. Especially if they have children. When kids see parents fighting, or even sniping at each other, I think it is terribly damaging.” (I wonder what she would say about Kim Kardashian?)

She willingly expressed views that she realized would bring protests. In a 1998 interview she remarked: “Whenever I say a kind word about gays, I hear from people, and some of them are damn mad. People throw Leviticus, Deuteronomy and other parts of the Bible to me. It doesn’t bother me. I’ve always been compassionate toward gay people.”

Watch News Yorkers try to identify the healthiest treat from three Serve, Taste or Trash! Food Game choices bought at a convenience store. You might be surprised by the results.

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 ’Movie Girl Workouts’ with Mr. Divabetic and fitness expert, Katherine Adamenko

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Hillary Clinton Suffers Blood Clot

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Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton was admitted to the hospital after the discovery of a blood clot stemming from the concussion she sustained earlier this month.

Clinton’s doctors discovered the clot Sunday while performing a follow-up exam, her spokesman, Philippe Reines, said. He would not elaborate on the location of the clot but said Clinton is being treated with anti-coagulants and would remain at New York-Presbyterian Hospital for at least the next 48 hours so doctors can monitor the medication.

“Her doctors will continue to assess her condition, including other issues associated with her concussion,” Reines said in a statement. “They will determine if any further action is required.”

Clinton, 65, fell and suffered a concussion while at home alone in mid-December as she recovered from a stomach virus that left her severely dehydrated. The concussion was diagnosed Dec. 13 and Clinton was forced to cancel a trip to North Africa and the Middle East that had been planned for the next week.

The seriousness of a blood clot “depends on where it is,” said Dr. Gholam Motamedi, a neurologist at Georgetown University Medical Center who was not involved in Clinton’s care.

Clots in the legs are a common risk after someone has been bedridden, as Clinton may have been for a time after her concussion. Those are “no big deal” and are treated with six months of blood thinners to allow them to dissolve on their own and to prevent further clots from forming, he said.

A clot in a lung or the brain is more serious. Lung clots, called pulmonary embolisms, can be deadly, and a clot in the brain can cause a stroke, Motamedi said. Reprinted from the Huffington Post by Matthew Lee

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Mr. Divabetic plays his nutrition game, Serve, Taste or Trash! in Central Park

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic rolls out the red tomato carpet at the 68th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

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12 Divas of Christmas: Beyonce

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Our 6th Diva of Christmas is Beyonce! We don’t think it’s possible to say the word ‘diva’ without mentioning Beyonce!  She’s a superstar entertainer, acclaimed actress, Grammy Award winning songwriter/producer, political activist, fashion designer, devoted wife, a new mother and one of the most glamorous women in entertainment. With all these life titles under her belt we hope she can inspire you to stay on top of your self-care as you multi-task your way through the holidays.

For instance, every time you hear her mega-hit, ‘Single Ladies’ let Beyonce’s beautiful voice inspire you  to count the number of single servings in your favorite foods and beverages. The results might surprise you.

Most people are unaware of what a healthy serving size looks like and some simply ignore it because it feels better not to know. Either way, food consumption is a major contributor to many health problems and the rising obesity rate.

A serving size is the recommended amount of food or drink that should be consumed in one sitting or in one day. Everything from packaged food to fresh produce has a serving size associated with it.

Beyonce Knowles inspires this episode, an annual salute to mothers living with, at risk of and affected by diabetes.  Beyonce  had her first hit with group Destiiny’s Child as a teenager but the multi-talented singer, dancer and actress says her great role is as the devoted mother to her daughter, Blue Ivy. 

 

 ON THE SHOW: Mr. Divabetic hosts this thirty minute momfest, which includes a hot topic debate on whether or not breast-feeding reduces the incidence of type 2 diabetes in children and mothers who develop gestational diabetes, a Food Aisle Face-off between burgers and hot dogs, a menu review of healthy dining choices at Panera Bread, a Makeover in a Minute beauty tip, a Wack or Wow fitness routine review and a Mother Your Diabetes commentary.  Guests include Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE of Hollywood, FL, Patricia Addie-Gentle, RN, BSN, CDE of Atlanta, GA, Connie Frazier, RD, LDN, CDE of Pittsburgh, PA, Jessica Issler, RD, CDE of Norfolk, VA, Kiauna Hunt, celebrity makeup artist and owner of Diva Status (Washington, DC), and Divabetic’s Mama Rose Marie. The program’s special guest is Laurie Anne W. of Corona, NY, who checks in to share her from diabetes diagnosis to diva story.#12divasofchristmas

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Mr. Divabetic plays his food game, Serve, Taste or Trash! at Central Farm Market in Bethesda, MD #servetastetrash

Mr. Divabetic trips, stumbles and falls on the red tomato carpet at the My Pink Tie Project to support breast cancer awareness  in New York.

TUNE IN: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Chaka Khan celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month with guests: Constance Brown-Riggs MSEd, RD, CDE, Pam Butler MS, CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, cookbook author Holly Clegg, Mama Rose Marie and Ginger Vieira, from Burlington, VT living with type 1 diabetes

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The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic rolls out the red tomato carpet at the 68th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

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Rev Run Promotes the Importance Of Diabetes Screenings

Diabetes Roundtable inspired by Rev Run

Rev Run (aka Joseph Simmons), formerly known as Run from the seminal rap group Run-D.M.C., was the star of the reality show “Run’s House” on MTV and is now a 48-year-old Pentecostal minister known for his inspirational Twitter snippets.. He recently partnered with Novo Nordisk to promote screening for diabetes.

“It’s a big deal for me: I was praying about it and this is my calling. My new message is health is the first wealth. I’m telling people to ask their health care providers to screen them for diabetes and to ask specifically — you often don’t know what you’re being screened for! African Americans my age are double the risk of everyone else, and African American men especially.”

LISTEN NOW: Diabetes Roundtable inspired by Rev Run  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/06/12/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-rev-run

Mr. Divabetic plays his food game, Serve, Taste or Trash! at Central Farm Market with Kathy Gold RN, MSN, CDE, Director of Outreach and Education at the Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation in Washington, DC.

Mr. Divabetic trips, stumbles and falls on the red tomato carpet at the My Pink Tie Project to support breast cancer awareness  in New York.

TUNE IN: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Chaka Khan celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month with guests: Constance Brown-Riggs MSEd, RD, CDE, Pam Butler MS, CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, cookbook author Holly Clegg, Mama Rose Marie and Ginger Vieira, from Burlington, VT living with type 1 diabetes

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/11/13/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-chaka-kahn

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic rolls out the red tomato carpet at the 68th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

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Frankie Muniz Suffers Mini-Stroke

“Malcolm in the Middle” star Frankie Muniz, who is nearly 27, is recovering after being hospitalized for a “mini stroke,” according to news reports.

A mini-stroke, also known as a transient ischemic attack, is when no blood flows to the brain for a moment of time, but it doesn’t cause brain tissue death like with a regular stroke, according to the A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia. Symptoms of a mini-stroke may last for up to a day, though they often just last for a couple hours.

The stoppage of blood flow to the brain may be caused by a blood clot, blood vessel injury, or blood vessel narrowing, the A.D.A.M. Medical Encyclopedia reported. Risk factors for the condition include having diabetes, high cholesterol, being older (age 55 or older), having atrial fibrillation, or a family history of stroke.

The Mayo Clinic reported that symptoms of a mini-stroke are like those of a regular stroke, but the damage isn’t permanent. However, it could raise the risk of a future stroke.

Symptoms of a mini-stroke may include having vision changes, feeling numbness or paralysis, feeling confusion, feeling unbalanced, experiencing a bad headache and having trouble speaking, WebMD reported.

GLAM MORE FEAR LESS: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic trips, stumbles and falls on the red tomato carpet at the My Pink Tie Project to support breast cancer awareness  in New York.

TUNE IN: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Chaka Khan celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month with guests: Constance Brown-Riggs MSEd, RD, CDE, Pam Butler MS, CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, cookbook author Holly Clegg, Mama Rose Marie and Ginger Vieira, from Burlington, VT living with type 1 diabetes

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/11/13/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-chaka-kahn

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic rolls out the red tomato carpet at the 68th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

Experience Mr. Divabetic’s wellness with a wow programming in Tucson, AZ, Santa Clara, CA, Philadelphia, PA, Savannah, GA and Bethesda, MD in 2013. Get more details at www.divabetic.org