Diagnosis To Diva: Liz Wolff from Cure Thrift Shop

Divabetic Liz Wolff

May’s Diabetes Roundtable podcast special guest, Liz Wolff, the owner of Cure Thrift Shop in New York, NY. This busy wife and mother is  We hope Liz’s story helps to empower you to manage your diabetes with confidence, knowledge and inspiration (like a diva!) this month.

Diagnosis To Diva Story:  I was diagnosed 18 years ago when I was 11 years old. I was a pretty mature 11 year old and was completely comfortable with my diagnosis. With the help of my parents, I immediately jumped into learning how to manage the disease and live a normal and healthy life. But, after a few years, adolescence took control and I was no longer the “model diabetic.” From around the time that I was 14 years old until I was 21, I was completely non-compliant. I rarely tested my blood sugar and took insulin according to how I felt. At one point my a1c was as high as 13! Finally, after getting married at 21, I realized that I could no longer be selfish about my life and my health. I took baby steps – testing a couple of times a day, then 3-4 times a day, until I got used to the new lifestyle. By the time that I was 22 years old, I completely turned my diabetes life around.

Biggest Self-Care Issue or Concern: My biggest self-care concern was always about having a baby. I feared that all of the years of being non-compliant would prevent me from having a safe and healthy pregnancy and delivering a healthy baby. Fortunately, after a tone of testing and tight control, I was given the OK by my doctor to try and conceive. 14 months ago, on my 17 year anniversary of being diagnosed, I delivered a wonderful and healthy baby boy.

Special members of healthcare entourage: My endocrinologist, Dr. Jason Baker is my diabetes hero. He has opened my eyes to a new way of managing myself and my diabetes. He completely guided me and held my hand throughout my pregnancy.

Diabetes Associations/Organizations/Publications You’re Affiliated With: In 2008, I opened Cure Thrift Shop. We are a philanthropic thrift shop benefiting the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. Outside of Cure Thrift Shop, I participate in various fundraising events to raise money for the DRIF.

Favorite Diabetes Resource: Omnipod – it has changed my life Favorite Celebrity Diva (and why): Bethenny Frankel – she is completely self-made,confident, hilarious, and successful.

Favorite Movie and/or TV Show: All Bravo Reality shows – it’s my guilty pleasure, Girls, Game of Thrones, Mad Men

Favorite Song: “Our House” – Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young

Motivating Mindset:  My experience with diabetes has not been exactly smooth. There are absolutely days when I just let myself go and don’t take care of myself the way that I should be. My inspirations are my husband and my son – I NEED to be alive and well for them. I want to live a long and healthy life.

Your Motto: Hold onto yourself.

TONIGHT: May’s Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Kate Middleton featuring Mr. Divabetic,Catherine Schuller, Patricia Addie Gentle RN, CDE,  Kathy Gold RN, CDE, Mama Rose Marie, the Digital divas(Taryn and Jessica), Molly Lepeska from 100Campaign and Liz Wolff, the owner of CURE Thrift Shop in New York, NY http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/05/14/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-kate-middleton

More Stories of “Who Inspires Me” by Dr. Beverly S. Adler

Mr Divabetic & Dr Bev

I am a Clinical Psychologist and Certified Diabetes Educator in private practice, specializing in treating the emotional issues of patients with diabetes.  I am also a Person with Diabetes (PWD), type 1, for 38 years and am happy to say I’m complication-free. I am also the author/editor of two books which share insightful lessons of empowerment, written by successful men and women with diabetes.

In the Introduction to my book: MY SWEET LIFE: Successful Men with Diabetes, I wrote a little bit about Dr. Elliot Joslin (1869 – 1962) who understood that the key to diabetes self-care was positive action. He was the first doctor in the United States to specialize in the care of PWDs. Dr. Joslin recognized that managing tight control of one’s blood sugar through diet, exercise, and insulin could extend one’s life and prevent complications.  He created a three-horse chariot to reflect his philosophy of living with diabetes – the three-horse motif symbolized insulin, diet, and exercise, which are needed to achieve control over diabetes. I’ve seen educators who use three balls, juggled in the air simultaneously, to demonstrate the interaction of the three components of diabetes care.

 Bob Scheidt, one of my contributing authors to the Men’s book, takes this idea of the triangular facets of diabetes self-care to a new level – a square! Bob focused diabetes care on mind, body and spirit. In his paradigm, diabetes management has four points: medication (insulin), diet, exercise, and spirituality. With all due respect to Dr. Joslin, my book supports the newer four-pronged approach to diabetes care.

Bob Scheidt is about to embark on a new adventure beginning April 1st, 2013.  He will begin a four year, 2,650-mile pilgrimage on foot across the continent of Europe.  He plans to follow in the steps of St Francis of Assisi. “This is my destiny,” says Bob. “This is what I was born to do.” I wish him good luck on his journey as he inspires me and other PWDs. Bob was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 18 years old, a few months after starting college.

BUY NOW: My Sweet Life: Successful Men with Diabetes http://www.phcpublishing.com/ECommerce/ItemDetails.aspx?ResourceCode=SAM074665

Serve, Taste or Trash! Game with Mr. Divabetic 

LISTEN NOW: Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Melba Moore http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/03/12/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-melba-moore

Basics In Diabetes Pattern Management – Divabetic

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

‘Who Inspires Me’ by Dr. Beverly S. Adler

‘Dr. Bev’

I asked my recent Diabetes Roundtable podcast guest, Dr. Beverly S. Adler aka ‘Dr. Bev,’ a clinical psychologist and certified diabetes educator who is living with type 1 diabetes, to share one of her favorite real-life diva inspirations. Here’s what she wrote:

“With my diabetes anniversary coming up on March 14th, I am taking some time to reflect on who inspires me. I have been living with T1D for nearly 38 years.  I am proud to be a licensed Clinical Psychologist  and Certified Diabetes Educator, in private practice, specializing in treating the emotional issues of patients with diabetes. I am the author/editor of two books which share insightful lessons of empowerment, written by successful men and women with diabetes.

One of my favorite chapters in my MY SWEET LIFE: Successful Women with Diabetes book was written by Carol Grafford, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. Her chapter is entitled: “Enemy, Neighbor, Dancer, Teacher.” In her chapter she explained that after she was initially diagnosed with diabetes, and she got past the “Why me?” stage, it became clear to her that diabetes was the enemy and they were at war. Her objective was to beat the enemy and “win.”

After a while, her relationship with diabetes evolved to a new stage. She no longer thought of diabetes as the enemy, but she couldn’t say that diabetes was her friend either. She thought of diabetes as an annoying neighbor. Carol stated that she did her thing and diabetes did it’s thing, and they mostly stayed out of each other’s way most of the time.  They were civil to each other, but not friendly. She stated: “It wasn’t great, but it was more comfortable than being enemies.  The relationship was less harsh.”

After a while, her relationship with diabetes got a little closer. She thought of diabetes as a dance partner. Diabetes wasn’t living far away like an enemy nor living like a neighbor down the street. Diabetes was right there: in your space, holding your hands and moving with you all the time.  It’s like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in the old movies.  Carol started calling her diabetes “Fred.”  Sometimes Fred stepped on her toes.  Sometimes, she stepped on his.  She began to realize that Fred and she were partners – a team.  While she would never have chosen Fred as a friend, they were doing a good job dancing together, and it was comfortable.

As Carol got older (and maybe wiser), her relationship with Fred had changed over time in a subtle way from “dance partner” to teacher. Diabetes will keep giving lessons until she masters them. She stated that she could not be the person she is without diabetes.  Carol credits her diabetes, in large part, that she became a successful woman.

Carol came to realize that it wasn’t the things that she was doing that had changed, but her whole attitude and approach to living.  Through her work helping other people with diabetes, she learned the goal is improvement, not perfection. Carol’s changes in attitude over time helped her emotional adjustment. Ultimately she found that a positive attitude helped her to accept her diabetes and manage it successfully.

Carol Grafford, RD, CDE is a wonderful role model and a true inspiration.”

BUY NOW: My Sweet Life: Successful Women with Diabetes http://www.amazon.com/My-Sweet-Life-Successful-Diabetes/dp/0984525491

LISTEN NOW: Diabetes Roundttable Podcast - “LIVE from the RED CARPET SPECIAL” featuring: Ginger.io spokesperson, Peter Smith, diabetes advocate, author and coach, Riva Greenberg, Divabetic Image & Style Advisor, Catherine Schuller, Go2Bra creator, Connie Elder, Pumpwear Inc. & Girly Girl Studio co- owner, Julie De Fruscio, poet Lorraine Brooks, Patricia Addie Gentle RN, CDE, Constance Brown-Riggs MSEd, RD, CDE, Neva White DNP, CRNP, CDE, makeup and skin guru, Sue Perez, celebrity photographer, Winston Kerr, Mama Rose Marie and Marilyn from Pasadena, CA who is living with type 1 diabetes.

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

Mother Your Diabetes Advice with Mama Rose Marie:

Let’s Talk About Sex!  Here’s a sneak peak of  Divabetic’s upcoming ‘Love On A Two Way Street’ free outreach program focused on ‘Sexual Health & Diabetes’ and presented at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on Sat., Feb, 9, 2013

Basics In Diabetes Pattern Management – Divabetic

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

Learn to “Glam More, Fear Less” with Diabetes Roundtable podcast

Divabetic Diabetes Roundtable – February

Divabetic’s free Diabetes Roundtable podcasts are a fun, upbeat approach to diabetes education. These one hour whirlwind of wellness  broadcasts present diabetes self-care advice, dining out tips, monthly motivation along with patient ‘Diagnosis to Diva’ testimonials, beauty/fashion advice, inspiring poetry and  fun games like ‘Diabetes Numerology’ and ‘Lend, Buy or Burn!’ to keep you happy and healthy.

For February, the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic rolled out the Red ‘tomato’ Carpet to inspire women living with diabetes to feel beautiful. He invited several of his favorite beauty and fashion experts along with Julie Fruscio from Pumpwear Inc. and author Riva Greenberg to join show regulars, the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach and Mama Rose Marie to bring Divabetic’s ‘GLAM MORE, FEAR LESS’ philosophy to life!  Take a minute to tune in to the glitter, gals, glucose and giggles!

“LIVE from the RED CARPET SPECIAL” featuring: Ginger.io spokesperson, Peter Smith, diabetes advocate, author and coach, Riva Greenberg, Divabetic Image & Style Advisor, Catherine Schuller, Go2Bra creator, Connie Elder, Pumpwear Inc. & Girly Girl Studio co- owner, Julie De Fruscio, poet Lorraine Brooks, Patricia Addie Gentle RN, CDE, Constance Brown-Riggs MSEd, RD, CDE, Neva White DNP, CRNP, CDE, makeup and skin guru, Sue Perez, celebrity photographer, Winston Kerr, Mama Rose Marie and Marilyn from Pasadena, CA who is living with type 1 diabetes.

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

Classic Diabetes Myth Busters 1.0:

Let’s Talk About Sex!  Here’s a sneak peak of  Divabetic’s upcoming ‘Love On A Two Way Street’ free outreach program focused on ‘Sexual Health & Diabetes’ and presented at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on Sat., Feb, 9, 2013

Basics In Diabetes Pattern Management – Divabetic

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

Author Riva Greenberg Guests On February’s Diabetes Roundtable

Riva Greenberg

GLAM MORE, FEAR LESS! Author Riva Greenberg joins the happy healthcare, Mr. Divabetic on February’s Diabetes Roundtable podcast to discuss her lastest book, “Diabetes Do’s & How-To’s.” 

Riva Greenberg is a recognized diabetes patient-expert, author, speaker and health coach, who has lived successfully with type 1 diabetes for more than forty years.

Her latest book, “Diabetes Do’s & How-To’s,” came from traveling the country as a peer-mentor, talking with patients and seeing how confused and bereft they are of the actions to take – and how to take them – to live a full, rich, healthy and happy life with diabetes.

Riva is a trusted KOL for pharmaceutical companies bringing the patient voice to health care, and an international speaker at diabetes conferences, health expos, hospitals and corporations. She is also transforming the way we live with chronic illness through workshops she conducts on “flourishing.” “It is time flourishing enters the language of living with a chronic illness.” Riva also advises medical professionals on helping patients make behavior changes through a series of presentations called “Ask the Patient” on QuantiaMD.com.

Author of “50 Diabetes Myths That Can Ruin Your Life and the 50 Diabetes Truths That Can Save It” and “The ABCs Of Loving Yourself With Diabetes,” Riva also writes a column on diabetes and health on The Huffington Post. In 2011, SharecareNow cited Riva as number six among the Top Ten online diabetes influencers.

Riva is an advisory member of the Diabetes Hands Foundation and a member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators and Diabetes Advocates.

DON’T MISS: Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Sally Field on Tuesday, February 12, 6 -7 PM, EST   Special guests include: Riva Greenberg, Divabetic Image & Style Advisor, Catherine Schuller, Go2Bra creator, Connie Elder, Pumpwear Inc. & Girly Girl Studio co- owner, Julie De Fruscio, poet Lorraine Brooks, Patricia Addie Gentle RN, CDE, Constance Brown-Riggs MSEd, RD, CDE, Neva White DNP, CRNP, CDE, skin expert Sue Perez, Mama Rose Marie and Marilyn from Pasadena, CA who is living with type 1 diabetes. SHOW LINK:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/02/12/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-sally-field

#diabetesroundtable

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.

TUNE IN: Mr. Diabetes Roundtable podcast Inspired by Rihanna. Guests include: Neva White DNP, CRNP, CDE, Connie Frazier RD, CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, author Elsie Spruill, poet Lorraine Brooks, hairstylist and makeup artist Charlene Wilson, Mama Rose Marie and Allison from Jersey City, NJ living with type 2 diabetes http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/01/08/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-rihanna

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.

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

12 Divas Of Christmas: Anne Hathaway

12 Divas of Christmas

Our twelfth diva of Christmas is actress Anne Hathaway, the star of “The Dark Knight Rises”,”Princess Diaries,”"The Devil Wears Prada” and the upcoming film adaptation of Les Misérables. Let her recent wardrobe malfunction on the red carpet serve as a diva reminder to carry your diabetes self-care supplies with you (Divabetic Step #9) so you don’t get caught with your pants down.  Recently, she received two People Choice Awards nominations, for Favorite Movie Actress and Favorite Face of Heroism. December’s Vogue magazine cover model, who has talked openly about her experiences with depression during her teenage years, says she’s facing one of her biggest challenge playing the role of  Fantine and singing the powerful ballad “I Dreamed A Dream.”

ON THE SHOW:  Mr. Divabetic hosts for this thirty minute whirlwind of wellness with superstar guests including SONY music executive Jeff James, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, Cheryl Marco, RD, CDE, Neva White DNP, CRNP, CDE, Mama Rose Marie and real-life divas,  Beverly S. Adler, PhD, CDE, the author of My Sweet Life: Successful Women with Diabetes, and Lorraine Brooks, MPH who has been living with type 1 diabetes for 30 years. Show highlights include Mr. Divabetic’s ‘Favorite Things’ list of great gift ideas to keep you happy and healthy.

TUNE IN: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Anne Hathaway with guests: Neva White DNP, CRNP, CDE, Cheryl Marco CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, author Dr. Beverly S. Adler,  Mama Rose Marie and Lorraine from Long Island, NY living with diabetes

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/12/11/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-anne-hathaway

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.

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 

Wednesday’s World Premiere Video: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic salutes breast cancer survivors living with diabetes by rolling out the red tomato carpet at the 2012 American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Central Park, NY.

The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk unites communities to celebrate people who have battled breast cancer, educate people about ways to reduce their risk, and brings us all one step closer to a cure and new treatments. Since 1993, nearly 7 million walkers have raised more than $400 million to help fight breast cancer by participating in non-competitive, 3- to 5-mile events.

Mr. Divabetic plays his nutrition game, Serve, Taste or Trash! with New Yorkers in Central Park to hilarious results. In the game, you’re given three choices of fruits and vegetables. You must decide which one you’d serve, which one you’d taste and which one you’d trash.

Before you decide to “trash” a veggie for good, why not try to eat it raw? Raw veggies can be more appetizing than their cooked counterparts to people who aren’t crazy about vegetables. The flavors of raw veggies can be milder than those of cooked ones. And the texture is crispy, rather than mushy. Let Mr. Divabetic inspire you to eat more fruits and vegetables.

Original music by Douglas Clay: http://www.douglasclaymusic.com

TUNE IN: Free Diabetes Podcast Inspired by Anne Hathaway  with guests: Neva White DNP, CRNP, CDE, Cheryl Marco CDE, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, author Dr. Beverly S. Adler,  Mama Rose Marie and Lorraine from Long Island, NY living with diabetes

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/12/11/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-anne-hathaway

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 

12 Divas Of Christimas: Kristin Chenoweth

Our 5th Diva of Christmas  … Kristin Chenoweth, an American singer and actress, with credits in musical theater, film and television she’s best known on Broadway for her performance as Sally Brown in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown (1999), for which she won a Tony Award, and for originating the role of Glinda in the musical Wicked (2003).Her faith, take on life and powerful pipes make her one of our honorary divas.#12divasofchristmas

ON THE SHOW: Mr. Divabetic hosts for this thirty minute whirlwind of wellness with superstar guests including a hot topic smack down on diabetes and lifetime earnings, a Food Aisle Face-off between canned and frozen peas, a menu review of healthy dining choices at Slainte Irish Pub and Restaurant, a Wack or Wow fitness routine review with certified diabetes educator Jessica Issler of Norfolk, Virginia, a Mother Your Diabetes commentary from Divabetic’s Mama Rose Marie and much more.

LISTEN NOW:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/03/13/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-kristen-chenoweth

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

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 

12 Divas Of Christmas: Miss Piggy!

12 Divas of Christmas

Introducing our biggest, most glamorous program of the year - Divabetic’s “The 12 Divas Of Christmas!” A dozen dazzling podcasts available on demand to help you stay on top of your blood sugars this holiday season.

Our second DIVA is …  an unsung hero in diabetes management, Miss Piggy! Miss Piggy is one of the central characters on The Muppet Show. She is a force of nature who developed from a one-joke running gag into a complex, three-dimensional character. Miss Piggy is a prima-donna pig who is absolutely convinced that she’s destined for stardom, and nothing is going to stand in her way. Her public face is the soul of feminine charm, but she can instantly fly into a violent rage whenever she thinks she’s insulted or thwarted. Although a pork may not sound too diva, we have pigs to thank for the availability of insulin up until the 1980’s.

ON THIS SHOW: Mr. Divabetic as he hogs the spotlight with self-care solutions for women touched by diabetes. This pen of real talk includes a frank discussion of checking your blood sugar with our Angels of Diabetes Outreach: Jessica Issler, RD, CDE (Norfolk, VA), Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE (Hollywood, FL) and Janice Harris, RN, BSN, CDE (Washington, DC); a McDonald’s menu review and a Food Aisle Face-off between porridge and oatmeal. Plus, celebrity makeup artist Kiauna Hunt stops in for Makeover in a Minute, Mama Rose Marie unveils her latest self-care commentary and real NYC diva Phyllis J. plays our Diabetes Numerology Game. Tune in, call in or visit the chat room to get inspired or to give a shout-out.  #12divasofchristmas

LISTEN NOW:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2011/11/08/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-miss-piggy

NEED A DIVA BOOST? Let Darlene Love help you sparkle this holiday season.

Diva TalkRadio: Diabetes Roundtable programs are available for free on i-Tunes (search ‘Divabetic’) and at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1.

 GLAM MORE FEAR LESS: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic rolls out the red tomato carpet at the 68th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 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

Mr Divabetic shares a Behind-the-Scene look at presenting diabetes education with DAZZLE at the ADA Expo in Pittsburgh, PA for the past five years

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 

What Diabetes Can’t Do

Marie, a member of the Divabetic Club – Philly, shared this inspiring poem, What Diabetes Cannot Do, with me to help other divas living with diabetes to stay upbeat about their care.

Diabetes is so limited -

It cannot cripple love

it cannot shatter hope

it cannot corrode faith

It cannot destroy peace

It cannot kill friendship

It cannot suppress memories

It cannot silence courage

It cannot invade the soul

It cannot steal eternal life

It cannot conquer the spirit

Listen to over 50 free Diva TalkRadio programs using the handy player on the Diva TalkRadio page of  www.divabetic.org  New diabetes radio shows added monthly. Callers welcome! Diva TalkRadio Studio Line: (347) 215-8551.