Easy Ways To Manage Blood Sugars

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic and Neva White MSN, CRNP, CDE discuss how to recognize and manage high and low blood sugar levels to help you avoid levels that can lead to medical emergencies.

Self monitoring blood sugars is an essential part of managing your diabetes. Blood sugar, or blood glucose, is the body’s main source of energy. It’s important to check blood sugar regularly to make sure it is within range of your goals. Talk with your diabetes healthcare team to set your target blood sugar range

Tune in to Divabetic’s free diabetes podcasts featuring the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic and the Charlie’s Angels of Diabetes Outreach for expert advice on food, fitness and self-care advice. Enjoy over 60 free diabetes podcasts on: www.divabetic.org and i-Tunes.

Wednesday’s World Premiere Video: Treating High’s & Low’s

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The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic and Neva White MSN, CRNP, CDE discuss how to recognize and manage high and low blood sugar levels to help you avoid levels that can lead to medical emergencies.

Self monitoring blood sugars is an essential part of managing your diabetes. Blood sugar, or blood glucose, is the body’s main source of energy. It’s important to check blood sugar regularly to make sure it is within range of your goals. Talk with your diabetes healthcare team to set your target blood sugar range

Tune in to Divabetic’s free diabetes podcasts featuring the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic and the Charlie’s Angels for expert advice on food, fitness and self-care advice. Enjoy over 60 free diabetes podcasts on: http://www.divabetic.org and i-Tunes.

Divabetic Club – 12 Step Program for Diabetes

Divabetic Club presents an upbeat mix of diabetes education and support. The safe environment of the Divabetic Club allows for participants to voice their failures and frustrations without judgement. It’s fondly referred to as a 12 step program for women living with diabetes by health professionals and patients alike.

For more information and inspiration visit: www.divabetic.org

Motherly Advice on Dieting

Divabetic’s Mother Your Diabetes video series presents diabetes wellness advice with a spoonful of motherly love. Listen to Mama Rose Marie on over 50 free diabetes podcasts, Diva TalkRadio,  and visit our Reading Room to see more of her tips. #motherurdiabetes

For more information go to: www.divabetic.org

Why Horizontal Stripes Look Good On Everyone!

Pattern Management is a skill that you can help you to manage your diabetes like a diva! The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic and  Neva White, CDE, the leader of the Divabetic Club – Philadelphia discuss the basics and the benefits of Pattern Management.

Divabetic Club is a free monthly diabetes wellness program hosted at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital with the support of  the American Diabetes Association.

For more information go to the PROGRAMS section of: www.divabetic.org

Manage Your Diabetes Like A Diva!

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic is joined by Neva White, CDE from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital to discuss the benefits of  using ‘Pattern Management’ in your daily diabetes self-care.

Learn how to manage your diabetes like a diva! Join the Divabetic Club  in New York, NY, Cleveland, OH and Philadelphia, PA.

Come to Divabetic Club – Philadelphia on Thursday, March 15, 2012, 12 – 1 PM at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. It’s free and fabulous!

For more information go to the CALENDAR section of: www.divabetic.org

Diabetes Care During Hurricane Irene

During the hurricane people with diabetes face particular challenges to their health care. If you are an evacuee or are in an emergency situation, it is important to identify yourself as a person with diabetes and any related conditions, so you can obtain appropriate care. It is also important to prevent dehydration by drinking enough fluids, which can be difficult when drinking water is in short supply. In addition, it is helpful to keep something containing sugar with you at all times, in case you develop hypoglycemia (low blood glucose).  Here’s more advice on what steps to take to prepare yourself for the worst, diabetes-style:

1. Make sure you have enough meds to get yourself through two weeks, because if the pharmacies and gas stations don’t have power, you won’t be able to fill prescriptions.

2. If you use insulin, make sure you have some kind of cooler and ice packs so that you can keep your insulin from getting too hot. Don’t put insulin directly in contact with freezer packs or ice as cold temperatures will ruin it.

3. Stock up on protein foods that survive without refrigeration like nuts and protein powder so that if you can’t cook, you will have something to eat. Avoid salty snack type proteins as your access to water might be limited.

4. Keep your meds and meter right by you with the things you will grab if you have to make a fast exit.