Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Diabetes

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Who wants a margarita?

Drinking alcohol like our two favorite daytime divas, Hoda and Kathie Lee,  can cause blood sugars to rise for people living with diabetes because alcohol is processed in the body very similarly to the way fat is processed, and alcohol provides almost as many calories.

Of course its hard to imagine a Cinco de Mayo celebration without a margarita. But did you know a frozen Strawberry margarita from Red Lobster contains over 350 calories! Yikes! Why not opt for your refreshing margaritas to be made on the rocks instead of frozen? The frozen margaritas are a veritable sugar bomb, providing upwards of 500-700 calories for the jumbo versions. Stick with a 3.3 ounce cocktail glass of margarita over ice, which clocks in at a much more reasonable 150 calories. Most people sipping on margaritas can’t snack on a few chips and then stop–we’re more likely to keep reaching for those warm, crunchy, salty tortilla chips until the basket is completely empty. And then the server brings another basket, and the mindless munching continues until your main meal arrives. To avoid this dilemma altogether, ask your server not to refill your chips and salsa. .

If you choose to drink alcohol, try to follow a calorie-controlled meal plan, one drink of alcohol should be counted as two fat exchanges.

It is a good idea to check with your doctor if you are overweight or have high blood pressure or high triglyceride levels before drinking alcohol. If you are in doubt about whether drinking alcohol is safe for you, check with your doctor.

Here are some other ways that alcohol can affect diabetes:

• While moderate amounts of alcohol can cause blood sugar to rise, excess alcohol can actually decrease your blood sugar level — sometimes causing it to drop into dangerous levels.
• Beer and sweet wine contain carbohydrates and may raise blood sugar.
• Alcohol stimulates your appetite, which can cause you to overeat and may affect your blood sugar control.
• Alcohol can interfere with the positive effects of oral diabetes medicines or insulin.
• Alcohol may increase triglyceride levels.
• Alcohol may increase blood pressure.

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What’s the Difference Between Sparkling Wines vs. Champagne?

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The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic takes on the hot topic of  ‘Drinking Divas & Diabetes’ on Diabetes Roundtable podcast with inspiration from Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb.  Find out how alcohol can effect your diabetes.

Kathie Lee  and Hoda  always seem to have a drink in hand for the fourth hour of The Today Show but what did they choose to drink to celebrate this recent 5th Year Anniversary? Champagne or Sparkling Wine?  Samantha Shanken Baker from Wine Spectator magazine helps Mr. Divabetic burst the bubble on the confusion between Sparkling Wines and Champagne. Samantha shares Wine Spectator Magazine’s Top 3 Sparkling Wines for 2012:

Number #1: Roederer Estate Brut Anderson Valley NV Sleek and impeccably focused and balanced, with floral apple, cinnamon and anise aromas and crisp yet supple lemon tart, cherry and spicy hazelnut flavors. Price: $23.00

Number #2: Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs Carneros NV Fun and festive, with floral raspberry and graham cracker aromas leading to crisp and succulent lemon and strawberry flavors. A reliable value in California bubbly.  Price: $20.00

Number #3: MUMM Napa Brut Rose Napa Valley NV Luscious and festive, this rosé has a light pink color, with floral strawberry and cream aromas followed by succulent raspberry, graham cracker and mineral flavors that have a crisp finish. Price: $24.00

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How White Wine Can Damage Your Teeth

Did you know that white wines are very acidic, meaning they’re bad for your teeth? Divabetic’s Diva Inspirations Kathie Lee and Hoda may not be smiling after they read this news.

A new study has found that even though it doesn’t discolor the teeth directly, white wine such as Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio can wear out the enamel on your teeth. The acidity in the wine creates rough patches on your teeth which will easily stained and discolored by other foods and drinks.

A new research has found that drinking too much white wine can actually damage the protective layers around your teeth which make them more sensitive to hot, cold, or sweet foods.

When your teeth become weaker, it is easier to get stained by cigarettes, coffee, tea, or dark berries and foods. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/3692730

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic takes on the hot topic of  ‘Drinking Divas & Diabetes’ with inspiration from Kathie Lee and Hoda.  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 my new favorite hour of mid-morning television.

Find out how alcohol can effect your diabetes.  While moderate amounts of alcohol can cause blood sugar to rise, excess alcohol can actually decrease your blood sugar level — sometimes causing it to drop into dangerous levels. If you are in doubt about whether drinking alcohol is safe for you, check with your doctor.

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Serve, Taste or Trash! Food Game at NYC’s Easter Parade

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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.

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

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Matt Lauer Could Be Fired Over ‘Today’ Ratings

Ann Curry and Matt Lauer

What goes around comes around, Matt Lauer. Radar reported that Alexandra Wallace, the newly installed executive overseeing the troubled morning show, had informed her bosses that she might have to fire Matt Lauer if ratings for the show continue to lag behind “Good Morning America.” It was not a report that made much sense — Lauer was just signed to an extremely lucrative new contract earlier in the year — but Wallace spoke on the record to the New York Post to rebuff it.

“There is absolutely no truth to this,” she said. “There have been some recent outrageous claims regarding Matt and the ‘Today’ show, and an awful lot of piling on from nameless, faceless sources. These stories are wrong and irresponsible.”

The show has defended itself on the record several times before. Lauer hit back at critical pieces in the Post and Daily News in September, and several NBC executives, including NBC News president Steve Capus, have backed him in interviews. Capus also lashed out at the tabloid stories, telling the Daily Beast –in an oddly similar statement as Wallace’s — that “there has also been a lot of mean-spirited piling-on, which has been manufactured by many anonymous sources.”

Meanwhile, we’ve enjoyed watching Ann Curry on Rock Center with Brian Williams.

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Let’s Dance: US Goes Wild for Gangnam Style!

Gangnam Style really is everywhere lately! Last week, rapper PSY made an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to show The X Factor judge Britney Spears how to perform his signature moves, and tonight, Gangnam Style took center stage for a sketch during Saturday Night Live‘s season premiere

Gangnam Style (강남 스타일) is a 2012 dance pop single written and performed by Korean pop singer Park Jae Sung, better known by his stage name PSY. Since the release of the song and its highly entertaining music video in mid-July 2012, the video has gained more than 8 million views in the span of two weeks and spawned numerous parodies and copycat dance videos on YouTube.

The song “Gangnam Style” was written and recorded as the title single of the sixth studio album PSY 6 (Six Rules), Part 1 by Korean singer PSY, who is best known for his quick-witted sense of humor and comical dance moves. The song was released on July 15th, 2012, along with the music video which made its online debut via PSY’s official YouTube channel on the same day.

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‘Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes’, mixes free beauty and fashion services, a Plus Size fashion show and music with interactive diabetes education in a fun, comfortable setting to broaden the appeal of diabetes educational outreach for women. Our goal is to make every woman feel more beautiful inside and out through the help of a team of certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, and beauty and fashion experts.

Saturday, October 13, 2012, 11 AM – 4 PM

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Ann Curry Worries She’s Not Good Enough

Ann Curry discussed the hurt she felt over the show’s falling ratings and her perceived role in bringing them about in a recent interview with Ladies’ Home Journal.

The New York Times reported that she has entered negotiations with NBC News about transitioning out of her role, just a year after finally getting what she has called her “dream job.”

Ann Curry sat down with Lee Woodruff for a Ladies’ Home Journal cover story. She was painfully frank about the toll that the ending of the 16-year “Today” winning streak had taken on her — especially since she has been the subject of harsh, even vicious press throughout the ordeal:

“It’s hard not to take it personally. You worry, Am I not good enough? Am I not what people need? Am I asking the right questions? When people say negative things or speculate, you can’t help but feel hurt. I know NBC pays my salary but I have never doubted who I work for. I think about the people who watch. They’re the ones who matter to me. I want to feel I haven’t dropped the ball when it comes to them.”

She also told the magazine, “I’ve been at ‘Today’ for 15 years and I’d love to make it to 20.” It now seems all but inevitable that Curry, who waited patiently for her turn even after being passed over once for the top slot, will not make it that far.

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Regis And Kathie Lee Co-Hosting Again!

Kathie Lee Gifford announced that Regis Philbin will be joining her during the fourth hour of “Today,” making Wednesday the first time the dynamic duo will co-host together in twelve years.

Though both Gifford and Philbin have appeared on one another’s respective television shows in recent years, they have not actually co-hosted a program together since Gifford left “Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee” in 2000.

“We just pick up where we left off,” Gifford said. Gifford added that Philbin said he did not want to attend the show’s pre-production meeting on Wednesday, jokingly asking her, “Who’s going to tell Regis what to say?”

“We’re just going to let him show up and let the sparks fly. Should be fun!” Gifford said.

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Jane Fonda Still Fits Her Leotard From The 1980′s

Divabetic: Jane Fonda Fabulous!

Jane Fonda is back in her signature leotard and she looks fabulous! The 74-year-old Oscar winning actress and fitness guru slipped back into the orignal spandex that made her a workout sensation on the “Today” show with Kathie Lee and Hoda for a peek at her new exercise video for seniors, “Jane Fonda Prime Time.”

Jane Fonda first wore the black and red striped leotard on the cover of her 1981 fitness book Jane Fonda’s Workout Book.  And although she may still fit in the same leotard she wore 31 years ago, Fonda does admit that her new workouts are tailored to her more mature body.

“You want to get in and out of chairs without help, in and out of cars without help,” Fonda explained of her new workout regiment that has her looking like she’s been drinking from the fountain of youth.

Hoda even noticed that the leotard looked “kind of big” on Fonda‘s fit frame. Looking good, Ms. Fonda!