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

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo with Diabetes

Divabetic

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.

Get more advice on drinking and diabetes tune in to Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Kathie Lee And Hoda http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2013/04/09/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-kathie-lee-and-hoda

Diagnosis To DIVA Step 1: Declare it!

Diagnosis To Diva

Are you struggling with you’re diabetes? Are you feeling overwhelmed from one day to the next?

Facing an illness is a life changing event. Research has shown that people who are more engaged in their health care enjoy better results. But if you’re struggling with your meds, foods, family and moods –  where do you start?

Divabetic wants to help you take charge of your diabetes like a diva! The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic developed the Divabetic 9 Steps with a team of national diabetes educators to help you transform your life and journey from ‘Diagnosis to DIVA!’ 

For the past 8 years, Divabetic has inspired women to face their diagnosis head on and seek the proper care necessary to resume a healthy, full life.  Mr. Divabetic and his entourage of friendly diabetes educators, beauty/fashion experts and fitness instructors have presented ‘Divabetic – Makeover Your Diabetes’ diabetes programming to thousands of women living with diabetes across the country. He’s witnessed firsthand how boosting someone’s confidence with beauty and fashion services can impact improve their diabetes health in a positive way. Plus, we experienced how a little  lipstick can go a long way to helping boost spirits after having a difficult day dealing unexpected blood sugar readings.

Follow easy step-by-step approach to help empower you to manage your diabetes self-care with confidence, inspiration and knowledge. Divabetic created a different step to represent each letter in the phrase ‘Divabetic.’  The Divabetic 9 Steps also  relate to the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) 7 Self Care Behaviors: Healthy Eating, Taking Medications, Monitoring, Reducing Risks, Problem Solving, Being Active, and Healthy Coping. 

Use the ‘Divabetic 9′ as your blueprint to living the “glamorous life” aka a life without diabetes health-related complications. Keep in mind,  the most important thing is to feel good about yourself and your health.

Diagnosis To Diva! Step #1

1. D = Declare Out Loud that You’re Living With Diabetes

You have to “claim it” to change it. Diabetes is a complicated disease. It can affect many areas of your body as well as many areas of your life. What you eat, when you eat, treatments and medications, testing your blood glucose, exercising… all these play a role in successful management of diabetes. No one should deal with diabetes alone.

First, you need to admit to yourself that you are in fact living with diabetes. If you don’t like the term ‘diabetic’ then we recommend using the term ‘DIVAbetic’ to remind you that you are still a beautiful, loving woman.  Next, you need to start talking to your girlfriends, co-workers and family about your condition.

Learning to accept your diagnosis may take days, weeks, months and/or years but coming to terms with the fact that you need help managing your diabetes is truly the first step to living a happy, healthy life with diabetes.

It’s normal for people living with diabetes to wonder if they’re somehow to blame for their condition. It’s also normal to think that a diagnosis of diabetes is somehow a mistake.

However, according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), if people living with diabetes are checking their blood sugar only once every few weeks or ignoring their doctor’s suggestions regarding diet and exercise, they are probably in denial.

The ADA also suggests that a person is probably in denial if they habitually say any of the following:

• “One bite of this fatty/sugary/unhealthy food won’t hurt.”
• “I’ve had sores before. This one will heal by itself like the others did.”
• “I don’t have time to do all the things they say I need to do.”
• “I feel fine. I don’t need to see the doctor yet.”

The longer a person remains in denial about diabetes, the longer the disease controls them — instead of them controlling it. Take ‘control’ like one of our favorite divas, Janet Jackson. YOU can do it!

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 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: Queen Latifah!

12 Divas of Christmas

Divabetic’s third DIVA of Christmas is … Queen Latifah! Recently, she starred in Lifetime’s remake of ”Steel Magnolias,” with Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, Alfre Woodard and Jill Scott. The movie drew 6.5 million viewers in its Sunday night premiere to become the third highest rated original telecast in Lifetime history.

We hope her incredible talent, her journey from rapper to multimedia superstar and her empowering message: “Stay positive and keep your eyes on your goals and don’t let anyone hold you back from pursuing your dreams” inspire you to stay healthy this holiday season.

ON THE SHOW: Mr. Divabetic hosts for this thirty minute whirlwind of wellness with superstar guests including a hot topic discussion with three certified diabetes educators, a.k.a. The Divabetic Charlie’s Angels of Diabetes Outreach: Judi Wilcox, R.D., CDE of Hollywood, FL, Pamela C. Butler, MS, CDE of New Orleans, LA and Eugenia Millender, MS, RN, PMHFNP of West Palm Beach, FL.; Cherise, a real diva and Divabetic Twitter follower living with diabetes; a menu review of healthy dining choices at AMC Theatres,  a Food Aisle Face-off between Chicken Wings and Pigs in a Blanket; a Makeover in a Minute tip from celebrity fitness trainer Katherine “IRONKAT” Adamenko of New York, NY; and a Mother Your Diabetes commentary from Divabetic’s Mama Rose Marie.

LISTEN NOW: Diabetes Roundtable inspired by Queen Latifah http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/01/10/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-queen-latifah

Mr. Divabetic plays his food game, Serve, Taste or Trash! at Central Farm Market with Kathy Gold RN, MSN, CDE, Director of Outreach and Education at the Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation in Washington, DC.

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 

Diagnosis To Diva: Lorraine

Diagnosis to DIVA

Divabetic’s upcoming free Diabetes Rountable podcast inspired by Anne Hathaway  features special guest,  Lorraine’s ‘Diagnosis To DIVA’ story to inspire you to stay healthy and upbeat about your self-care.

Here’s Lorraine’s story:

I live on Long Island, NY and I have had diabetes for over 30 years.   I was actually diagnosed on a routine health exam for a new job in a hospital.  In the beginning, I believe I was a Type 2, even though I was started on insulin immediately.

I wasn’t totally surprised, since it ran in my family.  My paternal grandmother had diabetes, and I can remember, as a child, that my father had to give her injections, because she had suffered a major debilitating stroke.  I can remember the glass syringes being in the refrigerator, and how we had to boil them to sterilize them.  I really didn’t totally understand what it all meant, but I knew it was serious, and I knew it required work.

I was lucky that my new job was in the pharmacy department of the hospital, and the staff was wonderful to me when they found out about my diagnosis.  They taught me how to inject myself, and supplied me with needles and insulin.  Unfortunately, what they didn’t tell me was, how to deal with low blood sugars, and how to fight the battle of weight.

I had been overweight literally all my life, and now, with this news, I knew it was going to be even harder to control my weight.  During the first 5 years after my diagnosis I did manage to lose over 60 pounds, and I was able to get off insulin for a few years.  But as I got older, that “honeymoon” ended, and now I am insulin dependent.

It has been a challenge for me to adjust to the changes that are happening as I am getting older.  But the positive thing is, with all the advances in diabetes care, we live in an age where there is much we can do.  I now use an insulin pump, and that helps me keep in much better control.  My last visit to my endocrinologist was very successful.  I was told I have none of the complications of diabetes.  I attribute that to a strong commitment to self-care, and belng willing, even when it is difficult, to make good decisions.  I watch what I eat, try to control portions, get a bit of exercise most days, and most importantly, I’m not afraid to talk about it, and tell people when I need help, or when I am struggling.  That helps me stay focused and positive.

I keep regular visits with my primary care doctor, endocrinologist, podiatrist, optometrist, dentist, and therapist.  They all listen and help me to move forward when get stuck, or need some extra motivation.  It is extremely important to me that I have health care professionals that I can talk to, and who will listen to my concerns.  I am determined to remain complication-free for as long as I can, and I will be 61 in a few weeks!  I am very proud of this accomplishment!

I was proud to contribute to Dr. Bev’s book, My Sweet Life, and it was inspiring to read the stories of the other women who share the journey.  (My Sweet Life: Successful Women with Diabetes is available at Amazon.com)

My biggest struggle, as always, is still with my weight.   I am told that it is more important to control the A1c, blood pressure, and cholesterol than the weight, so that is where I keep my focus.  And those numbers are great.  I often joke that I should carry my blood test results in my wallet, to prove that I am healthy, in spite of my weight, because the world does tend to judge you harshly if you are overweight, especially if you have diabetes.  Many people will choose to believe that I am not trying hard enough, but I know I am!  And my test results prove it!  So if I had any advice to others it would be exactly that.  Concentrate on what is important, and that is, staying in control, making good decisions, being open and willing to put in the work, and you will be healthy and lead a good life with diabetes!

If I have a favorite Diva, I think it would be Vanessa Williams, because she has overcome many difficult situations in her life.  She was the first woman of color to be crowned Miss America, only to have scandal force her to give up her crown.  But she reinvented herself and launched a successful singing career, as well as becoming a respected actress.  And she recently admitted that she was the victim of domestic abuse, which is a cause I am very involved with.  I now do a great deal of work with women who are survivors of domestic abuse and violence. #12divasofchristmas

 TUNE IN: December’s Diabetes Roundtable inspired by Anne Hathaway scheduled for Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 6 -6:30 PM, EST. This 30 minute whirlwind of wellness is hosted by Mr. Divabetic and features the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach, Mama Rose Marie and more!

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 

Our First Diva Of Christmas: Halle Berry!

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 first DIVA is … Halle Berry, American actress, international superstar and seriously fit diva living with diabetes. She’s sexy, talented, beautiful and looking at her, you would never guess she’s over 40! Halle rapidly gained a reputation for on-set tenacity, preferring to “live” her roles and remaining in character even when the cameras stopped. This technique continued when she reportedly refused to bathe for several days before starting work on her role as a crack addict in Spike Lee’s Jungle Fever (1991).

ON THIS SHOW: Mr. Divabetic hosts for this thirty minute whirlwind of wellness with superstar guests including the Divabetic Angels of Diabetes Outreach, Mama Rose Marie and real diva, Jessica C. of Cincinnati, OH. Plus, we’re dining out with a dietitian at Applebee’s in a menu review of healthy food choices.  #12divasofchristmas

LISTEN NOW:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2011/09/13/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-halle-berry

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 

High Fructose Corn Syrup Linked to Diabetes Epidemic

A new study found that countries using high fructose corn syrup in their food supply have a 20 percent higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes

Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) and University of Oxford reported that large amounts of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) found in national food supplies across the world may be one explanation for the rising global epidemic of type 2 diabetes and resulting higher health care costs.

The article, “High Fructose Corn Syrup and Diabetes Prevalence: A Global Perspective,” is published in the journal Global Public Health.

“HFCS appears to pose a serious public health problem on a global scale,” said principal study author Michael I. Goran, professor of preventive medicine, director of the Childhood Obesity Research Center and co-director of the Diabetes and Obesity Research Institute at the Keck School of Medicine at USC. “The study adds to a growing body of scientific literature that indicates HFCS consumption may result in negative health consequences distinct from and more deleterious than natural sugar.”

The paper reports that out of 42 countries studied, the United States has the highest per capita consumption of HFCS at a rate of 25 kilograms, or 55 pounds, per year. The second highest is Hungary, with an annual rate of 16 kilograms, or 46 pounds, per capita. Canada, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Belgium, Argentina, Korea, Japan and Mexico are also relatively high HFCS consumers. Germany, Poland, Greece, Portugal, Egypt, Finland and Serbia are among the lowest HFCS consumers. Countries with per capita consumption of less than 0.5 kilogram per year include Australia, China, Denmark, France, India, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Uruguay.

Countries with higher use of HFCS had an average prevalence of type 2 diabetes of 8 percent compared to 6.7 percent in countries not using HFCS.

“This research suggests that HFCS can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, which is one of the most common causes of death in the world today,” said study co-author Professor Stanley Ulijaszek, director of the Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology at the University of Oxford.

To explain the varying degrees of HFCS consumption in the European Union, the researchers note that trade and agricultural policies set quotas for HFCS production, and while some countries, such as Sweden and the U.K., do not take their assigned quotas, other countries, such as Hungary and Slovakia, are able to purchase extra quotas from countries that do not accept them. The findings of the paper thus have important implications for global trade policies that may affect public health.

“If HFCS is a risk factor for diabetes – one of the world’s most serious chronic diseases – then we need to rewrite national dietary guidelines and review agriculture trade polices,” said Tim Lobstein, director of policy for the International Association for the Study of Obesity. “HFCS will join trans fats and salt as ingredients to avoid, and foods should carry warning labels.”

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 

High Fructoose Corn Syrup In Soda May Cause Diabetes

High fructose corn syrup is the primary sweetener found in numerous foods and beverages such as non-diet soda, baked foods, and condiments. Many food manufacturers prefer the syrup because it is economical, sweeter and easy to blend into beverages. He found high levels of reactive carbonyls that are believed to cause tissue damage through unbound fructose and glucose molecules. By comparison, table sugar does not have reactive carbonyls because its chemical compounds are bound and stable.

HEALTH HEADLINES: Listen to Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Beyonce http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2012/05/08/diabetes-roundtable-inspired-by-beyonce

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!

Studio d: Ben Vereen

Mr. Divabetic interviews Ben Vereen, the legendary and award-winning actor, dancer and singer living with type 2 diabetes. Listen here, listen now and let us know what you think!