Does Drinking Alcohol Make Your Skin Look Older?

Whether it’s a night on the town with friends or a glass of wine with dinner, alcohol plays a role in the lives of many people living with diabetes.

Alcohol, along with caffeinated drinks like coffee and soda, will dehydrate you and deplete vital skin nutrients, making your skin appear dull. Doctors have also found that those who drink heavily tend to have less healthy diets, which can deprive the skin of necessary nutrients that keep it looking healthy and young

Drinking alcohol also causes facial blood vessels to dilate, and repeated overindulgence can cause the vessels to dilate permanently, causing red, spidery veins

And if you have a pre-existing skin condition, excessive alcohol use can worsen it.

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic talks with skin expert, Sue Perez on tomorrow night’s Diabetes Roundtable podcast inspired by Kathie Lee and Hoda with our featured topic, ‘Drinking Divas & Diabetes.’

Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb always seem to have a drink in hand for the fourth hour of The Today Show.  If you’re around a TV at 10 AM with nothing to do, you should be watching the fourth hour of Today filled with Hoda and Kathie Lee’s theater reviews, occasional dancing, wine reviews and women issues. It’s eclipsed The View as Divabetic’s favorite hour of mid-morning television.

RAISE YOUR GLASS: Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Kathie Lee and Hoda on 4/9/2013 6:00 PMEDT #BlogTalkRadio  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/04/09/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-kathie-lee-and-hoda

LISTEN NOW:  Serve Taste or Trash! Food Game podcast featuring Chef Robert Lewis aka ‘The Happy Diabetic’, author Ginger Vieira, Central Farm Market Co-founders, Deb Moser and Mitchell Berliner, ‘The Queen of Green’ Ms. Aida Romaine and Laura from Chattanooga, TN: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/04/02/serve-taste-or-trash-game-2

Easter Parade in NYC 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

Serve, Taste or Trash! Food Game at Easter Parade in New York, NY

Experience Mr. Divabetic‘s “wellness with a wow” programming in New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Savannah, GA, Bethesda, MD and Pittsburgh, PA in 2013. Get more details at www.divabetic.org

‘I’m On The Red Carpet’ poem by Lorraine Brooks

I’m On The Red Carpet

The happy healthcare, Mr. Divabetic wants to help every woman living to makeover her diabetes and feel beautiful.

He’s assembled an all-star line-up of friendly diabetes educators, authors, poets, celebrity photographers and beauty/fashion experts for Divabetic’s upcoming free Diabetes Roundtable “LIVE ON THE RED CARPET SPECIAL” podcast scheduled for Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 6 – 7 PM, EST.

Our favorite ‘divabetic’ poet, Lorraine Brooks wrote a special poem, “I’m On The Red Carpet” for this podcast to encourage women living with diabetes to GLAM MORE, FEAR LESS!

I’m on the red carpet

And no one knows where

I’ve hidden my insulin pump.

My slithery dress

Has a pocket in there

So you cannot see the lump.

And here in my bag

I have all that i need

Just in case of any reaction

My glucagon pen

Some raisins and seeds

Cause i don’t want to miss Hugh Jackman!

I wonder if I will

Get a chance to say

Hello to Robert De Niro

And right over there

Dressed in cool charcoal grey

Is Sally Field, one of my heroes.

I can’t wait to go

To the Governors Ball

And taste Wolfgang Puck’s appetizers

And then when I bolus

To cover it all

No one will be any the wiser!

Because I am prepared

For anything now

Diabetes doesn’t stop this diva

I’m getting ready

To take MY bow

Because I’ve got OSCAR FEVAH!

Sally Field, the two-time Oscar winner who is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln in the film, Lincoln, inspires Divabetic’s one hour whirlwind of diabetes wellness with a heaping teaspoon of glamour and style.

Lorraine Brooks

Special guests include: 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, celebrity photographer, Winston Kerr,  poet Lorraine Brooks (pictured), Patricia Addie Gentle RN, CDE, Constance Brown-Riggs MSEd, RD, CDE, Neva White DNP, CRNP, CDE, makeup artist and Yagolicious Cosmetic owner, Yago ‘Stay Pretty’ Jones,  skin expert Sue Perez, Mama Rose Marie and Marilyn from Pasadena, CA who is living with type 1 diabetes. Special thanks to NuNaturals, Lilly, Cabot Cheese, SONY Music and Go2Bras for gifts and giveaways.

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

Watch News Yorkers try to identify the healthiest treat from three Serve, Taste or Trash! Food Game choices bought at a convenience store. You might be surprised by the results.

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

TUNE IN: Free to Diabetes Roundtable podcast Inspired by Rihanna with guests: 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 diabetes http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/01/08/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-rihanna

 ’Movie Girl Workouts’ with Mr. Divabetic and fitness expert, Katherine Adamenko

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

Salma Hayek Felt as Ugly as ‘Betty’ in her 20′s

One of our favorite divas, Salma Hayek recently talked about her painful past.   In her early twenties, Salma struggled with severe acne that sent her into several stages of depression. She reveals that her skin was such a nightmare when she was in her 20s that she pretty much became a reculse.

“I had acne. And this acne was so bad, it sent me into a severe, severe depression,” admits Hayek, who at the time had just given up a life of soap-oper stardom in Mexico to try to make it in Hollywood. “Like I couldn’t leave the house.”

Her acne-induced woes didn’t end there. “I’d wake up in the morning and lie there and touch my face before I got up, just to prepare myself to look in the mirror,” she remembers. “The next stage with that sort of depression is food: too little, or too much. Guess what I did? I mean, I was fat and broken out, I couldn’t leave the house and I couldn’t pay the rent!”

REAL DIVA, REAL TALK: Tune in to Diva TalkRadio. Enjoy in-depth interviews with thought leaders, celebrities, chefs, beauty experts and real women living with diabetes sharing their ‘Diagnosis to Diva’ stories.Listen to over 40 free Diva TalkRadio programs using the handy player on www.divabetic.org  New diabetes radio shows added monthly. Callers welcome! Diva TalkRadio Studio Line: (347) 215-8551. 

The #1 Skincare Bad Habit!

Don’t forget the skin on your neck?!!!! Remember, the man may be the ‘head’ but the woman is the ‘neck.’ Keep turning heads by paying attention to your neck when it comes to skincare.

Many of us pay a lot of attention to our faces, but our necks and chests get neglected,” says Dr. Wu. The skin is thinner on your décolletage — the skin stretching from under your chin to your cleavage — than the skin on your face, and yet often it gets just as much sun exposure. Ignore these areas and you’ll likely see sun damage showing up as blotchy skin, broken capillaries, and scaly patches.

Start treating your neck and chest with the same care you show your face. That means anything you put on your face — moisturizer, sunscreen, or antiaging products — you should apply to your neck and chest as well. Just add a few more drops than you normally use to cover these neglected  areas. If you do, say ‘goodbye’ to your turtlenecks!

BLOOD GLUCOSE GLAMOUR: Tune in to Diva TalkRadio. It’s free and fabulous! Enjoy in-depth interviews with thought leaders, doctors, celebrities, chefs, beauty experts and real women living with diabetes sharing their ‘Diagnosis to Diva’ stories. Listen to over 50 free Diva TalkRadio programs using the handy player on the Diva TalkRadio page of  divabetic.org  New diabetes radio shows added monthly. Next show scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 2012, 6 PM, EST. Callers welcome! Diva TalkRadio Studio Line: (347) 215-8551 #marchofthedivas

Mr. Divabetic’s Favorite Things 2011: Silky Smooth

Drum roll, please …. Number #1 on Mr. Divabetic’s Favorite Things List for 2011 is Piper Tate’s Shea Butter Body Collection.  The lather on Piper Tate’s soaps is unbelievable! And the moisturizer is so rich and creamy – you’re sure to feel like a diva (or king) from head to toe.

I have psoriasis so trust me good skin care products are important.   Because my skin can get dry, itchy and irritating during the winter I look for soaps, body wash and lotions that don’t a lot of chemicals. Piper Tate’s luxurious body care collections are handmade in small batches with plant-based and naturally derived ingredients. The lather on their soaps is so rich and creamy – it leaves your skin feeling silky smooth.

Piper Tate believes that your daily moisturizing ritual should not only hydrate your skin but also nurture your soul.  Visit www.pipertate.com  to to treat your skin right.

DIVA TALKRADIO: Laugh A Little, Learn A Lot! Tune in to free monthly Diva TalkRadio diabetes podcasts hosted by by the happiest healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic to hear how real life ‘divas’ handle blood sugar high’s and low’s in tricky famous movie-inspired settings and situations. Special guests include ‘The Charlie’s Angels of Outreach’ and Mama RoseMarie featured in popular show segments, Dining Out With A Dietitian, Food Aisle Face-Off and Mother Your Diabetes.

Enjoy over 30 Diva TalkRadio shows available for free on i-tunes (search ‘Divabetic’) and at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1.

Diva Must Have: Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System

Divabetic: Diva Must Have: Clarisonic Mia for Holiday 2011

Whether you’re looking to stuff a stocking or splurge on a big present, you can’t go wrong with the gift of beauty. From makeup to grooming products, there’s something to help everyone on your list get gorgeous this season.

One of our favorites is Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System

This facial brush’s ability to transform skin is amazing. Clarisonic brush head executes bi-directional, back-and-forth vibratory movements to cleanse your skin as you move it on your face. The potent sonic waves and vibrations also posses deep penetrating ability for thorough skin cleansing.

The small-sized Clarisonic Mia is very convenient to use. The whole cleansing process takes just sixty seconds. The unit switches off automatically after a minute, so you may not overuse it. Also, the Mia’s light weight, ergonomic design, cordless portability and universal charging options mean you can take along your ultimate beauty product anywhere you go!

Keep in mind that the complete removal of blackheads, disappearance of acne and other secondary benefits are not guaranteed for all users, rather they are only the best results! However, everybody can have a perfect cleansing and exfoliation experience.

Now available in several limited-edition colors, each comes with a charger, a brush head and facial cleanser.

Saturday’s Big Event

Here’s an instant game straight from the floor of tomorrow’s big event in Pittsburgh. Unscramble the letters on these posters and what do you get?

 Answer: DIVA

Each letter represents one of the four stations in the Divabetic Pavilion. “D” is for Dazzle, “I” is for Inform, “V” is for Vision and “A” is for Appreciate.

Come for the inspiration, stay for the fun, courtesy of Mr. Divabetic and your fabulous team!

The Divabetic Pavilion at the Pittsburgh ADA Expo
Saturday, November 6, 2010, 10am – 4pm
The David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Ft. Duquesne Boulevard
Free Admission

Belushi, Gaga and Mr. Divabetic

Jim Belushi (RIP) owns food fights, Lady Gaga owns food fashions and on Tuesday, Mr. Divabetic and celebrity cookbook author Holly Clegg rule food facials.
Tune in @ 6pm, October 5:
www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1

Join the Conversation!

Tune-in Tuesday (9.7.10, 6pm) – Diva TalkRadio

When managing diabetes, the emphasis on food intake and weight management can have a tremendous impact on body image and confidence. Mr. Divabetic examines this issue with special guest, Dr. Noel K. Maclaren, selected as one of the “Best Doctors in America” (2005-2006 and 2009-2010), founder of BioSeek Endocrinology (NYC), and a national speaker on diabetes prevention and treatment. To listen or join the conversation, go to:
http://blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1

During the live show, you can chat with us online or call-in with your questions (347.215.8551).   

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