Mr. Divabetic interviews John W. Griffin, Jr., Chair of the American Diabetes Association and Roba Whitely, Executive Director of Together RX Access about the partnership that offers prescription medication discounts to people living with diabetes. For more information, listeners can call 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383). Click on the player below to hear this 10 minute interview.
Here’s some diva-licious to help you to make sure my diabetes doesn’t get in the way of the biggest day of your life.
Worry-Free Diabetes Wedding Tip #2: Appoint a diabetes helpmate for the day of your wedding. This person could be a family member (sister, aunt, cousin) or good friend. Try to avoid picking someone who will be as equally involved in the wedding as you like your maid of honor or mother. Their task is to remind you to check your blood sugars at various times throughout the day (before you take photos). If you let someone else focus on YOU then you’ll be able to relax and enjoy on your big day.
What happens to Julia Roberts on her wedding day in the film, “Steel Magnolias” is sooooo ‘80‘s! Today, your wedding can be ‘diabetes’ drama free.
Get more glamorous glucose advice from real-life brides and our panel of experts in food, fashion and fitness! Listen to “The Divabetic Brides Guide to Diabetes” special diabetes radio podcast hosted by the marvelous Mr. Divabetic on DivaTalkRadio: Diabetes Radio this Tuesday, June 21/2011 6:00 PM, EDT.
Be On The Show: Share your blood sugar wedding stories: (347) 215-8551 #BlogTalkRadio http://t.co/6z0WfFt
We’re podcasting with attitude! Tune in to a full year of Diva TalkRadio programs at www.divabetic.org
Philadelphia (PA) podiatrist appears on Diva TalkRadio Diabetes Spotlight Tuesday, May 3rd!
Join Mr. Divabetic, as he shines the spotlight on Philadelphia (PA) podiatrist, Dr. Maasi J. Smith, founder and director of Rittenhouse Foot and Ankle Associates and manufacturer of Dr. Smith’s Foot Care, a complete line of natural foot care products. Dr. Smith trained in podiatric medicine and surgery with further emphasis on diabetic wound care. His products reflect an interest in providing natural remedies instead of prescriptions which usually include harsh chemical ingredients. This diabetes community trailblazer has also made a mark in the literary world with his self-published work of fiction, Mischiefmakers, which is available on Amazon. Calls and comments welcome during the show. Dial 1-347-215-8551. Set your internet radio alarm for Tuesday, May 3, 6:00 p.m. Eastern:
Dr. Beverly S. Adler, PHD, CDE, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Join Mr. Divabetic and the Diabetes Diva, Dr. Beverly S. Adler, licensed clinical psychologist and Certified Diabetes Educator, for the March 1st edition of Diabetes Spotlight on Diva TalkRadio. Known as “Dr. Bev” to her patients, this NY-based health professional is uniquely qualified to treat patients with diabetes. Dr. Bev has firsthand experience living with Type 1 diabetes for 35 years! Hear her personal philosophy and learn how she empowers the lives of others. We’re starting Women’s History Month with inspiration in “herstory.”
Set your internet radio alarm for Tuesday, March 1st at 6pm Eastern. http://ow.ly/40o99
Calls and comments welcome during the show. Dial 1-347-215-8551.
Are you or someone you know and love newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? If so, there is a study that may help you and many other people who have type 1 diabetes.
The beta cells of your pancreas are the cells that produce insulin. In type 1 diabetes, some T cells (called T effector cells) mistakenly attack and destroy these beta cells. This is called an autoimmune attack. The good news is, early on, you still have beta cells that produce insulin. Research efforts like the DEFEND-2 Study are investigating the possibility of “reprogramming” the immune system to stop the attack on the beta cells, and protect the beta cells from further attack. This means you may preserve some beta cells that produce insulin. Preserving some of your beta cells may help you in ways such as:
*The need for less insulin to reach your A1C
*Less blood sugar swings (from high to low and low to high)
*Less complications
*Better quality of life
PS: Mr. Divabetic interviews Joy Pape and Hope Warshaw, authors of Real Life Guide to Diabetes, Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 6pm Eastern, on Diva TalkRadio Diabetes Spotlight (www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1).
Talk to the Divabetic Charlie’s Angels of Diabetes Care Tuesday night, 6pm, on Diva TalkRadio.
From left to right, meet Jessica Issler, RD, CDE, Clinical Manager – Animas Corporation (Norfolk, VA), Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE, Diabetes Nutrition Specialist – Diabetes and Nutrition Center of Memorial Regional Hospital (Hollywood, FL) and Janice Harris, RN, BSN, CDE, Program Director – Howard University Hospital Diabetes Treatment Center (Washington, DC).
Call in (1-347-215-8551) Tuesday night at 6pm, Eastern, with your questions to speak with them live. Set your internet alarm and log onto:
Here’s a message we received from Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE, Diabetes Nutrition Specialist – Diabetes and Nutrition Center at Memorial Regional Hospital (Hollywood, FL) and one of our fabulous Divabetic Charlie’s Angels of Diabetes Care:
Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE
“Keep making it happen and sharing the joy and excitement for so many Divas! i am so proud to be part of Diva TalkRadio. I look forward to it too and thanks for helping so many women to celebrate their Diabetes”
Find out how Fox News Channel’s Orlando Salinas breaks the news and not his stride in diabetes care. Plus, Orlando recounts his experience covering the earthquake in Haiti and plays a round of Diabetes Numerology. Listen now: http://ow.ly/3yp3v
In case you've missed it, here is the latest diabetes information just for you: Wheat Belly Book Review Diabetes Community Spotlight: The Poor Diabetic What is the Best Blood Sugar Monitor? Diabetes Breakfast Scrambles
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