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!
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Symptoms of Diabetes
March 7, 2012Mr. Divabetic’s Favorite Things #3: Blood Sugars with Bells
November 23, 2011
Divabetic: Mr. Divabetic's Favorite Things 2011
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
Diva TalkRadio Rewind: Bacon vs. Sausage in a Food Aisle Face-off
July 7, 2011
Diva TalkRadio: Food Aisle Face-Off
Here’s the decision, courtesy of Judi Wilcox, one of Divabetic’s Charlie’s Angels of Diabetes Outreach.
Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE
Comparing bacon is like comparing colas. Remember that calories are coming from fat, and that is saturated fat. Sodium does not make pork or turkey bacon a bargain, but if you are bargaining for taste I choose the turkey bacon. Turkey bacon is generally lower in fat and calories. You can buy nitrate-free lower-fat organic turkey bacon at Whole Foods or grocers that offer organic selections.
Can you enjoy bacon on occasion? Of course. Think of it more as a condiment then as an entrée. Whether or not your choice is turkey or pork, there are costs and benefits. While turkey bacon is lower in fat it may have more sodium and nitrites to enhance the flavors. Center cut pork bacon is cut closer to the bone so it may be leaner. On the other hand, turkey bacon is usually made from dark meat turkey which is higher in fat. Be mindful of the portion size indicated on the label because size matters in this face-off. In most cases, the turkey bacon usually is one strip and pork bacon is 2 strips. Now we cannot forget about taste. Turkey bacon can taste as good as pork bacon depending on the brand.
All in all, this is a close call but I am going to go for the turkey bacon. Turkey bacon can taste as good as pork bacon depending upon the brand. If you really want to mix it up, try chicken sausage without nitrites. There’s less risk of cancer from products that are lower in fat, sodium or cholesterol and higher in protein.
Hands down the choice is moderation when you are talking bacon because what we’re really talking about is portion control. Pork or turkey bacon even a small portion packs a powerful punch of sodium, calories, fat and cholesterol. A small amount of this divalicious food can satisfy your craving.
Listen to Judi’s ringside decision on Diva TalkRadio Diabetes Roundtable here: http://ow.ly/5gOMQ
Next week, tune in for another rumble in the grocery store jungle between watermelon and corn-on-the-cob! http://ow.ly/5xMCy
Divabetic Angel On Call: Marvelous Money-Saving Tips
June 25, 2011
Divabetic Angels On Call: Money Saving Tips
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.
Use services like www.overstock.com
Great Money Saving Resources:
www.isletsofhope.com
NDEP National Diabetes education Program
888-693-6337
www.novonordiskpap.com/formdiabetes
888-310-7549
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
Are You Juggling Or Struggling With Your Diabetes?
June 11, 2011
Are You Juggling Or Struggling With Diabetes? on Diva TalkRadio
This month on Diva TalkRadio, The Girl’s Guide To Diabetes asks the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach, “What advice can you offer to women who feel they have no time for their own needs?”
Share your story and let us know how well you do juggling your responsibilities with family, work, and home life along with your health.
Tune in to hear what “the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach” (3 of the smartest and sexiest certified diabetes educators from across the country) have to say about this HOT TOPIC as well as the other important issues facing women touched by diabetes. Plus, don’t miss out on the Broadway Baritone helping us to pass the boa! with Ms. Angie, from Philadelphia. LISTEN NOW:http://t.co/CPbLOVf
Mr. Divabetic hosts an all new Diva TalkRadio – Diabetes Roundtable program on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6 – 6:30 PM, EST. Call-in to the Diva Hotline: (347) 215-8551 with your questions and comments.We’re podcasting with attitude!
For more info on Girl’s Guide to Diabetes (“Empowering women to live their best life with diabetes”) go to: http://thegirlsguidetodiabetes.com
You Can Bring Home The Bacon And Fry It Up In A Pan! But …
June 9, 2011Diva TalkRadio: Food Aisle Face-Off
So what you’re a W-O-M-A-N?!!! I’ll say it again. “You’re a W-O-M-A -N?!”
But do you know if bacon is a better choice than sausage? Or vice versa? Well, we know that choosing healthy food items and sticking to your diet when you’re food shopping can be difficult – whether or not you can sing like Peggy Lee. That’s why we created our newest, most spectacular Diva TalkRadio show segment yet, ‘Food Aisle Face-Off.’ We’re offering smart advice on making better choices when you’re out shopping without breaking a sweat. Tune in to Diva TalkRadio – Diabetes Roundtable: http://t.co/CPbLOVf We’re podcasting with attitude!
Diva TalkRadio Rewind: OJ vs a Juicy Orange in Food Aisle Face-off
May 20, 2011Judi 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
Diva Reading Room: Bariatric Nutrition Guidelines
April 27, 2011
Bariatric Nutrition Guidelines Before and After Surgery
By Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE
Changes in your food intake after bariatric surgery can easily bring on low blood sugar. It is easy to get full or skip a meal because the size of the stomach is smaller. You may not feel hungry and you may need to adjust your medications. This can get your eating plan out of sync.
After deciding to have a bariatric surgery consult with a registered dietitian, who is a Certified Diabetes Educator with bariatric experience before and after surgery. You should understand how to adapt the way you eat and get the best outcome from your surgery. Learn how to include fluids, protein and required vitamin and mineral supplements to improve your results. Consult with your diabetes doctor. Know your medications. Discuss a plan with your physician to start lowering medications as you lose weight and decrease your intake of food. To read this entire article, click here.
Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE
Judi is a Diabetes Nutrition Specialist at the Diabetes and Nutrition Center of Memorial Regional Hospital, an accredited diabetes education program in Hollywood, FL. She is also a valued member of Divabetic’s Charlie’s Angels of Diabetes Outreach. You can hear her every month on Diva TalkRadio Diabetes Roundtable.
The views, opinions and conclusions expressed in the Diva Reading Room and this article are those of the author.
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