“I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It!”

Divabetic Mangos And Magnolias Stage Show

“I’ve never seen anything like it,” is what several attendees said about the Divabetic Zone at the Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) Conference & Health Fair in Savannah, GA.

The Divabetic Zone was packed with smiling faces, upbeat attitudes and laughter all day long.

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic kicked off his newest diabetes outreach stage show called “Mangos & Magnolias” at 8 AM on Saturday, May 18, 2013 and never seemed to stop.

“It was my first time to Savannah so I really wanted to put on a show. I wasn’t looking at the clock,” says Max ‘Mr. Divabetic’ Szadek.”Everyone was so friendly. We were having such a good time that I just didn’t want to stop! I love it when we get the crowds to laugh a little and learn a lot. That’s my goal and it blows me away each and everytime it happens.”

This high-energy interactive stage show stretched eight hours with it’s fruity combination of nutrition advice, fun workouts, games and prizes with a dash of Southern charm. Popular show segments like ‘Dancing In Cars’ Chair Cardio Routines have been revved up with hits from One Direction and Nicki Minaj.  ‘Single Ladies/Single Servings’ Portion Games and Carb Kitty, are now featured in between new games such as ‘Mangos & Magnolias’ Diabetes IQ and a Cowboy-inspired fitness demonstration called ‘Rawhide Workouts.’ 

Mr Divabetic’s Rawhide Workout

“The Rawhide workout just came to me out of the blue!,”says Szadek. “I was just playing around with the idea of creating a new chair cardio routine to a country music when it hit me! We need the Wild, Wild West!!”

Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE presented the ‘Queen of Hearts’ Advice on Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home.

Special Guests: Mama Rose Marie, Stan ‘The Announcer Man’ and Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE.

Prize giveaways compliments of Werther’s Original Sugar Free, CVS Pharmacy, dLife, Crystal Light, Extend Nutrition, GlucoLift, Cabot Cheese and Dr. Scholl’s.

“I just hope the divas and dudes in Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA and New York, NY have as much fun as our new friends in Savannah, GA did — then I will be happy!, said Szadek.

Divabetic’s “Mango & Magnolias” tour continues to the end of the year. For more details visit: www.divabetic.org 

LISTEN NOW:  ”Blood Sugars, Babies & Belly Bumps” hosted by Mr. Divabetic http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/05/14/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-kate-middleton

Symptoms of Diabetes

Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE

 

 

Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE, of Hollywood, Florida, joins Mr. Divabetic to discuss diabetes symptoms in a most unusual way.  Listen here, listen now and let us know what you think!

Diva TalkRadio Rewind: OJ vs a Juicy Orange in Food Aisle Face-off

Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE

Here’s the decision, courtesy of Judi Wilcox, one of Divabetic’s Charlie’s Angels of Diabetes Outreach.

Hands down the orange is a knockout!

Because of its fiber content the orange is a better choice. One orange contains 3 grams of fiber and that is 11% of your need for fiber. The recommended daily amount of fiber for someone living with diabetes is 35 grams per day. It takes 3 oranges to make a glass of juice and the fiber gets left behind in the juicer. Juice concentrate is made from the whole orange so if you have to have juice, juice concentrate would be a better choice. Orange juice with pulp has no fiber because the fiber is removed during the juicing process, and while pulp is added back, it’s not enough to beat the orange! Both oranges and orange juice have Vitamin C, flavonoids/antioxidants, potassium, and the B supervitamin, Folate. One small orange (or 2 tangerines) has 15 grams of carbohydrate. There are 30 grams of carbohydrates in a glass of Juicy Juice, which brings up another discussion. What is juice? Read the label and identify 100% REAL JUICE, and not Sunny D, Kool-Aid, Fruit Punch, or Nectars. Many juices are made with high fructose corn syrup so be sure to read the list of ingredients.  A serving of juice is a 1/2 cup. Dilute it with water if you can’t resist to give it a fighting chance in your list of better food and beverage choices.

There are so many delicious types of oranges. My favorite is the Honeybell tangerine, a sweet, delicious and filling option to juice.

Listen to Judi’s ringside decision on Diva TalkRadio Diabetes Roundtable here:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2011/05/10/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-mothers

Mother Your Diabetes: Needle Disposal

Mama Rose Marie

Listen to your diabetes mother……

Needle disposal is a very important topic rarely discussed. I’d like to encourage you to store and dispose of used syringes, needles and lancets in a safe way. Each state has different guidelines about how you should store these items at home, but be sure to never put used medical sharps – as they are called – in your regular household trash or recycling.

To read this entire post, click here. Tune into Diva TalkRadio Diabetes Roundtable for more of Mama Rose Marie’s self-care commentaries.

Get on the Good Foot with Dr. Maasi J. Smith

Dr. Maasi J. Smith

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:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2011/05/03/diabetes-spotlight-dr-maasi-smith-podiatrist

Diva TalkRadio Rewind Reward

 

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Like us on the Divabetic Facebook Fan Page and listen to tonight’s Diva TalkRadio Diabetes Roundtable (airing on the divabetic website) for the diva phrase of the month. Mention the phrase in a comment on the fan page and you may be the fan randomly selected on Friday, April 29 to receive an official Divabetic T-shirt.  To listen to tonight’s show visit our website: www.divabetic.org

Jason – Jason A.

Jason A., Super Dude

The name is Jason, Jason  A.  Jason’s a super dude living with diabetes who will take the numerology challenge with a James Bond twist on the next Diabetes Roundtable. To quote the most famous secret agent, “You’re not dreaming.” Diva TalkRadio. Tuesday night. 6pm.  http://ow.ly/4uSGc

Diva TalkRadio Diabetes Roundtable

Divabetic’s Love Luther Month continues on Tuesday’s edition of Diva TalkRadio Diabetes Roundtable. Mr. Divabetic assembles an entourage of guests including Divabetic’s Charlie’s Angels of Diabetes Outreach: Jessica Issler, RD, CDE; Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE; and MaryAnn Horst Nicolay, BA, DTR; in a discussion of hot topics courtesy of American Beauties Plus Pageant (www.americanbeautiespluspageant.com); celebrity makeup artist Yago “Stay Pretty” Jones with beauty care tips, Divabetic’s Mama Rose Marie with a self-care commentary and Stan the Announcer Man with his list of favorite Luther Vandross songs. Plus, a round of Diabetes Numerology with Jason A., a super dude from Beaver Dam, WI, and a visit to Boston Market for our Dining Out with a Dietitian menu review of healthy food choices. Calls and comments welcome during the show. Dial 1-347-215-8551. Set your alarm for Tuesday, April 12, 6:00 p.m. (ET) and log on to the most entertaining health radio show on the internet: http://ow.ly/4uSGc. 

Pass the Boa!

Today is Diabetes Alert Day, a one-day “wake-up” call for the public to learn whether or not they are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.  Encourage family, friends and all you know to visit www.stopdiabetes.com to take the Diabetes Risk Test today! 

Winter Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle

Connie Frazier, one of Divabetic’s outstanding Charlie’s Angels of Diabetes Outreach, wanted to share some advice for the winter season. 

Connie Frazier, RD, LDN, CDE

Keeping active during the cold winter months can be challenging.   Regular physical activity is paramount for Divas to maintain a healthy weight and control blood glucose levels.  Consider wearing a pedometer to track steps.  Strategies that Divas can incorporate to increase steps while staying warm include mall walking, looping the periphery of a large store, walking in place during TV commercial breaks and following exercise tapes.   Every step that Divas take is beneficial in achieving and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.   You go girls!!! 

Connie is one of Divabetic’s Charlie’s Angels of Diabetes Outreach and Care. You can hear more advice from Connie and the angels every month on Diva TalkRadio. http://bit.ly/divabeticradio