This item on Mr. Divabetic’s Favorite Things list was discovered while on Divabetic’s recent Golden Girls outreach tour. We outreached to thousands of seniors living with diabetes and learned that many are vision impaired which can make checking blood sugars very challenging. Next year, our Golden Girls outreach tour continues with tour stops in Belle Glade, FL, Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA. For more event details go to: divabetic.org
One of the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach, Judi Wilcox, from Hollywood, FL recommends the Prodigy Glucose Meter for seniors or anyone who has vision issues. Its the only talking meter with a repeat button for the last message spoken, an external headphone port, audible memory and setup menus, and a customer service staff trained especially to assist blind and low vision customers. It provides the blind access to all blood-glucose-monitoring features available to fully sighted consumers.They need spoken access to all meter operations to ensure independent use—access is truly golden. Average price is: $85.00. For more information: prodigymeter.com
We hate to admit it but we were a bit shocked by Richard Simmons’s recent appearance on Dancing With the Stars (DWTS). When our 63-year-old fitness hero appeared on DWTS Monday night to coach Chaz Bono, we couldn’t help but notice his skinnier frame and thinning hair.
He might have looked frail but the good news is the ’80s fitness guru is perfectly fine! And everything we love about him – his eccentric, outgoing and frequently flamboyant personality, exuberance, high energy level and encouragement were still off the charts. Plus, his trademark attire of a candy-striped Dolfin shorts and tank tops decorated with crystals was given a DWTS makeover. He’s now in head-to-toe gold! (Maybe he’s dressed to make a surprise appearance at Divabetic’s 3-city ‘Golden Girls’ diabetes outreach tour?!!)
“Richard Simmons is as healthy as ever!,” Simmons’ rep Tom Estey said. According to Estey, Simmons is the same weight he was when he launched his original “Sweatin’ to the Oldies” video. (One of Divabetic’s all-time favorite fitness DVDs.) “He is completely healthy, happy and fit as a fiddle,” his rep added. “He’s happy, everything with him could not be better. “ Simmons has kept off his own 100+ pound weight loss for 42 years, has been helping others lose weight for 35 years, and that in the course of his fitness career has helped humanity lose approximately 12,000,000 pounds.
Simmons himself was happy with Bono and Lacey Schwimmer‘s performance on Monday. “Thank you for your kind words about my cameo on DWTS!” he tweeted. “It was so much fun to tape.”
Get Happy, Stay Healthy! Tune into Diva TalkRadio, the only diabetes variety game radio show. Hosted by by the happiest healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic and featuring the ‘Charlie’s Angels of Diabetes, Mama Rose Marie and 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 are available on divabetic.org, i-tunes (search ‘Divabetic’) and at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1.
The Harvard School of Public Health published a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that links television viewing habits to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and premature death. According to the study, more than 2 hours of daily TV viewing increased the risk for diabetes and heart disease while more than 3 hours increased the risk of premature death. The study concluded that for every 100,000 people, two hours reduced viewing time could prevent the diagnosis of diabetes in 176 people, fatal heart disease in 38 people, and 104 premature deaths per year.
Hear the ’HOT TOPICS’ related to diabetes? Tune in, log on to Diva TalkRadio – Diabetes Roundtable, Diabetes Spotlight and Studio d programs. Download your favorite episodes for free on i-Tunes or visit divabetic.orgWe’re podcasting with attitude!
MSNBC reports that making healthy choices as per the government’s new My Plate guidelines is “going to cost you at least $7.28 a week extra.” The University of Washington study concluded that healthy heating should be accessible to all income brackets. While spending an extra $400 a month on groceries may sound unreasonable, there is a possibility that you could save on health care down the line.
Get free health and wellness advice on dining out and grocery shopping with the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach on Diva TalkRadio – Diabetes Roundtable. We’re podcasting with attitude!LISTEN NOW:http://t.co/57bxXb2
Subway is fortifying its bread with vitamin D and calcium. The bread in a six-inch sub now has 30 percent of the U.S. recommended daily intake of calcium and 20 percent of the recommended intake of vitamin D — roughly the same as a glass of milk. Subway chose to add those nutrients, which are important for bone development, because a lot of people have trouble getting them in their daily diet.
Subway said each sandwich made to its standard formula already provides iron, vitamin A, two full servings of vegetables, and is free of artificial trans fat.
Subway isn’t the only quick-service restaurant brand targeting customers seeking more healthful options.
McDonald’s recently said it would provide more nutritious meals by reducing sodium, sugar and saturated fat across the board and replacing fries with apples as the default side dish in kids’ “Happy Meals.” The announcement came in the wake of a variety of new menu items with health halos, including additional fruit smoothie flavors and a reformulated grilled chicken.
Diva TalkRadio fans will remember that Jessica Issler RD, CDE, one of the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach, gave Mr. Divabetic tips on eating well at Subway during our popular segment ’Dining Out With A Dietitan.’ LISTEN NOW: http://t.co/7y0JAYw
No, ‘Like A Prayer’ isn’t the correct “PHRASE OF THE MONTH” but the another one of Madonna’s song titles is! To enter our free and fabulous Random Drawing to win diva-licious Divabetic official merchandise. It’s as easy as 1-2-3!
Here’s how:
1). Listen to June’s Diva TalkRadio – Diabetes Roundtable show
2). Go to Divabetic’s Facebook Fan page and ‘LIKE’ us
Enter the correct Madonna song title (hint: its inspired by Father’s Day!)
3). Check back with us to see if you’re a winner! (Random winners will be selected at the beginning of July)
Mr. Divabetic officiates the only diabetes radio game show featuring Divabetic’s Charlie’s Angels of Diabetes Outreach. LISTEN NOW:http://t.co/899Bxkk
The high costs of daily diabetes management can be a barrier for many people living with diabetes. In some instances, it can prevent someone who wants to stay healthy from taking proper care of themselves. Because we don’t want anyone’s personal finances to stop them from living like a diva we asked one of our ‘Divabetic Angels on Call’, Judi Wilcox RD, CDE from Hollywood, FL, to share some money saving tips: Marvelous Money Saving Tips:
Review your insurance to determine how to get your supplies what your coverage is and if you can go to a diabetes educator.
Write down or record your blood glucose readings to make the most of this information.
Monitor at different times of the day.
Store supplies correctly.
Write down and use the number for your meter company for help. It is usually on the back of your meter.
Women Infant Care Project check for local resources in your state
Local food banks and farmers markets
Most pharmaceutical companies have financial assistance programs for medications, insulin.
Check local grocery stores such as Publix Safeway and Walmart for lower cost medications and store brand meters and supplies.
Check with your American Diabetic Association or local network of Diabetes Educators for other resources in your community.
Tune in to Diva TalkRadio – Diabetes Roundtable to hear the ‘Charlie’s Angels of Outreach’ and get diabetes self-care advice with a spoonful of inspiration. It’s totally free and fabulous!. We’re podcasting with attitude!www.divabetic.org
Meet our next Diabetes Numerology contestant, Philadelphia-based chef, Ms. Angie on Diva TalkRadio – Diabetes Roundtable this Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6 -6:30 PM, EST. Watch how well Ms. Angie cooks and then tune in to hear how well she keeps her cool when Mr. Divabetic turns up the heat with our popular Diabetes Numerology game.
What’s Diva TalkRadio? Mr. Divabetic officiates a thirty minute whirlwind of diabetes management and self-care inspiration featuring Divabetic’s Charlie’s Angels of Diabetes Outreach in a discussion of hot topics provided by The Girls Guide to Diabetes(www.thegirlsguidetodiabetes.com), Divabetic’s Mama Rose Marie with a self-care commentary and NYC celebrity makeup artist, Sue Perez. Plus, we’re dining out with a dietitian at Cracker Barrelin a menu review of healthy food choices and gather ringside for a Food Aisle Face-off between sausage and bacon. Tune in and call in to get inspired, to give a shout-out or to play Divabetic’s Diabetes Numerology game featuring divalicious gifts. Tune in, log on to: http://t.co/86OgUcg
You’re stressed out, starving and food shopping. Yikes! What do you grab? Carrots or ice cream?!
Choosing healthy food items and sticking to your diet when you’re in this type of shopping situation can be difficult. That’s why we created our newest, most spectacular radio show segment yet, ‘Food Aisle Face-Off.’ We’re offering smart advice on making better choices without breaking a sweat. Tune in to Diva TalkRadio – Diabetes Roundtable:http://t.co/CPbLOVf We’re podcasting with attitude!
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