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Sugar-Free Pumpkin Roll Recipe by The Diabetic Pastry Chef
Divabetic’s special guest, The Diabetic Pastry Chef at the upcoming Sugar-Free Baking Party knows ways to transform decadent desserts so they’re no longer off-limits. By using blended flours and a combination of sugar and sugar substitutes, reducing milk carbohydrates, and eliminating trans fats, Stacey Harris can convert almost any recipe into a lower-carb alternative without compromising taste or quality.
Divabetic Spotlights Chaka Khan
Divabetic superstar Chaka Khan has released a new song, Woman Like Me. We hope it’s just as successful as her healthy lifestyle makeover after her diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Her new empowering track, Woman Like Me, hints at an earlier classic, I’m Every Woman, which she made famous but with a sharper edge. A lot of people know about Chaka Khan’s life of excess. The star almost died mixing sleeping pills and cocaine once.
57 Years Of Living With Type 1 Diabetes with FatCatAnna
”I’ve been living with type 1 diabetes for 57 years,” says diabetes advocate, mentor, and blogger FatCatAnna on August’s Divabetic’s podcast. “So I feel like a kid at heart.” Anna shares what it was like to manage diabetes in the 1960s. “I started with one insulin injection a day. It was pork insulin called NPH.” It might be hard to imagine that the first insulins developed were from animals.
Divabetic Mysteries: Suspect Boulevard
As we prepare for the debut of Divabetic’s newest mystery podcast, Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, scheduled for Tuesday, September 27, 2022, we’re re-releasing our past mystery podcasts. One of my favorites is Divabetic Mysteries: Suspect Boulevard, loosely based on the iconic film Sunset Boulevard starring Gloria Swanson. Suspect Boulevard’s plot involves dogs, dementia, diamonds, and diabetes and pits two celebrity sisters against each other.
Around The Table: Stories Of The Food We Love Exhibit
Recently I visited the New York Botanical Gardens to see the Around The Table: Stories Of The Food We Love exhibit. Specifically, I saw about half of the 32 tables designed by artists living or working in the Bronx on display throughout the Garden. Below are some of my favorites. Textile-Knit Artist Ruth Marshall‘s fine art textile table design stands out! It explores the creative possibilities of knotting.
Don't Give Up Poem By Lorraine Brooks
Don’t Give Up by Lorraine Brooks Rain comes. The rivers overflow and flood the plains. Our hearts become full And sometimes anguish and fear is what remains. Hearts ache Hands and bodies fail or become weak Powerless and fearful Relief and painless thoughts are what we seek. Minds change And overwhelming feelings turn to fear It can feel hopeless We don’t know what to do or how to bear. But The rain does stop And the sun comes out.
9 Divabetic Mystery Podcasts Available On Demand
This year we celebrate presenting our ninth original Divabetic Mystery podcast on Blog Talk Radio. We fill our mystery podcasts with diabetes and diabetes self-care information, a suspenseful cozy mystery, and a few laughs. We use a cozy mystery format to show how the average person can make a difference. It doesn’t matter if the protagonist is a knitter, a librarian, or in our case, a diabetes advocate with a passion for baking —that person can solve a murder.
Less Sugar Peach And Blueberry Cobbler Recipe
My friend, Stacey Harris, known as ‘The Diabetic Pastry Chef’, who co-hosts our Divabetic Sugarfree Baking Parties on Zoom has inspired me to experiment in the kitchen. Specifically, I’ve been replacing half of the amount of the sugar needed with Splenda brown sugar and substituting almond flour for white flour in dessert recipes. In most cases, I used a combination of sugar and sugar substitutes.
Sugar-Free Summertime Strawberry Pie by The Diabetic Pastry Chef
Stacey Harris, aka was training to become a pastry chef at the Bidwell Culinary School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, when she was diagnosed with diabetes. Rather than abandon her pursuits, she began to experiment with dessert recipes to make them more healthy, and diabetes friendly. Sugar-Free Summertime Strawberry Pie by The Diabetic Pastry Chef Pie Filling Ingredients 12-oz.
Judging And Grudging by Lorraine Brooks
Home D-Stories Judging And Grudging by Lorraine Brooks Mr. Divabetic 03/16/2022 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Reading Room, Uncategorized On Divabetic’s March podcast, Poet Lorraine Brooks reads her latest poem, Judging and Grudging. Judging and Grudging is about Lorraine’s recent real-life encounter with a podiatrist. “I felt she was quite offensive in her lack of knowledge and her lack of using the appropriate language,” says Lorraine.
Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by Prince
Words have the power to elevate or tear down someone's perception of themselves and their diabetes health. For decades, much of the language around diabetes has been focused on adverse outcomes and laden with judgment and blame without considering individual needs, beliefs, and choices. On the other hand, encouraging and collaborative messages can enhance health outcomes.
Divabetic Mysteries: A Christmas Peril Available On Demand
Home D-Stories Divabetic Mysteries: A Christmas Peril Available On Demand Mr. Divabetic 03/12/2022 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Entertainment-Celebrity, Uncategorized You can now enjoy our latest Divabetic Mysteries podcast, A Christmas Peril in its entirety (Episodes 1-11), on Facebook, YouTube, and BlogTalkRadio. We pack our annual mystery podcasts with diabetes and diabetes self-care information, a suspenseful mystery, and a few laughs.
Meet Divabetic Prize Winner: Sandra Living With Type 1 Diabetes
Home D-Stories Meet Divabetic Prize Winner: Sandra Living With Type 1 Diabetes Mr. Divabetic 02/24/2022 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Game Room, Inspiration, Uncategorized Our recent Divabetic Baking Party’s Peak 10 Skin giveaway winner, Sandra is a tech-savvy diva who relies on several diabetes self-care tools to live her best life! “I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2006”, says Sandra.
Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Recipe by the Original Divabetic
Home Uncategorized Cauliflower Mac & Cheese Recipe by the Original Divabetic “I’m trying to reduce my carbohydrates as one of my New Year’s resolutions,” says the original Divabetic. Since the pandemic, she’s been attempting to raise her game as a healthy home cook. After joining us for several Divabetic Cooking and Baking Parties on Zoom, she challenged herself to create a healthy meal at home. Fortunately, she agreed to share it with our Divabetic community.
Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by Frank Sinatra
Broadcast in Health Tue, Feb 8, 2022 11:00PM UTC DivaTalkRadio Featured Host Call-in by telephone to speak with the host (347) 215-8551 h:135761 s:12054047 upcoming Frank Sinatra helps us mark the hundredth year anniversary of the first person receiving insulin. In January 1922, Leonard Thompson, a 14-year-old boy dying from diabetes in a Toronto hospital, receive an injection of insulin and was literally brought back to life.
A Bowl Of Oatmeal Sparks A Best-Selling Author's Writing Career
Home D-Stories A Bowl Of Oatmeal Sparks A Best-Selling Author’s Writing Career Mr. Divabetic 01/07/2022 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Food and Nutrition, Reading Room, Uncategorized Last night on Zoom, Best-Selling Author Viola Shipman revealed how choosing to eat a bowl of oatmeal and blueberries for breakfast instead of Captain Crunch with Crunch Berries sparked her healthy lifestyle revolution and writing career.
Divabetic Remembers Barry White
Barry White gave us romantic moments with a unique music score with his deep booming bass. Unfortunately, he lost his long battle with kidney disease brought on by high blood pressure at age 58. Our kidneys play a key role in keeping our blood pressure in a healthy range. The kidneys help filter wastes and extra fluids from blood, and they use a lot of blood vessels to do so.
Luther Vandross, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes & Stroke
Home D-Stories Luther Vandross, Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes & Stroke Mr. Divabetic 12/16/2021 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Entertainment-Celebrity, Uncategorized Yesterday I was interviewed about my experience finding my boss, Luther Vandross after he suffered a stroke in his apartment in 2003. My memories of that day are still crystal clear.
Divabetic Pink Champagne Holiday Gift Guide 2021, #5
Home D-Stories Divabetic Pink Champagne Holiday Gift Guide 2021, #5 Mr. Divabetic 12/13/2021 D-Stories, Exercise-Fitness, Favorite Products, Inspiration, Reading Room, Uncategorized Whether you’re focused on losing weight or want to add a little extra sparkle into your daily diabetes self-care, we’ve got you covered with this year’s Divabetic Holiday Gift Guide 2021. We believe in thoughtful gifts that bring a little happiness and good health into your life.
Sugar-Free Linzer Torte Recipe by The Diabetic Pastry Chef
Home D-Stories Sugar-Free Linzer Torte Recipe by The Diabetic Pastry Chef Mr. Divabetic 12/09/2021 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Food and Nutrition, Recipes, Uncategorized The Diabetic Pastry Chef, Stacey Harris, demonstrated how to make her fabulous Sugar-Free Linzer Tortes at last night’s Divabetic Baking Party. Stacey has mastered the art of substituting sugar substitutes and flours in traditional favorites without compromising taste or texture.
Wow, I Had Grandstand Seats to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Home D-Stories Wow, I Had Grandstand Seats to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Mr. Divabetic 11/26/2021 D-Stories, Uncategorized What a Day! I had grandstand tickets for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. It was spectacular!! My day started at 4:30 AM. The line to get into the grandstands starts at 5:30 AM and closes at 7:30 AM.
Sugar-Free Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe by the Diabetic Pastry Chef
Home Food and Nutrition Sugar-Free Sour Cream Banana Bread Recipe by the Diabetic Pastry Chef Mr. Divabetic 11/18/2021 Food and Nutrition, Recipes, Uncategorized Stacey Harris aka The Diabetic Pastry Chef captured the hearts and the taste buds of our attendees on Divabetic’s free Baking Party in September. She will be returning to demonstrate how to make sugar-free Linzer tarts on December’s Divabetic Baking Party on Zoom.
Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Giacomo Puccini
We're celebrating people's ability to thrive living with diabetes with inspiration from the great Italian composer Giacomo Puccini. Giacomo Puccini was born in 1858 and later diagnosed with diabetes in 1908. Numerous reports mention that he struggled to manage his diagnosis for much of his life. We will be interspersing highlights of the history of diabetes, self-care treatments, and innovations for the past hundred years as we discuss Puccini's artistry and life.
Why We Need Weight-Neutral Approach For Diabetes Management
Home D-Stories Why We Need Weight-Neutral Approach For Diabetes Management Mr. Divabetic 10/15/2021 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Inspiration, Uncategorized Plus-size Fashion and Travel Blogger, LGBTQ+ Influencer Alysse Dalessandro Santiago shares how seeking out a weight-neutral doctor’s approach helped her improve her diabetes self-care on October’s Divabetic Podcast with music from Carly Simon.
The Happy Diabetic's Iowa- Style Apricot and Onion Pork Chops Recipe
Home D-Stories The Happy Diabetic’s Iowa- Style Apricot and Onion Pork Chops Recipe Mr. Divabetic 10/10/2021 D-Stories, Food and Nutrition, Reading Room, Recipes, Uncategorized Several years ago, I met Chef Robert Lewis, aka the Happy Diabetic, at a Taking Control Of Your Diabetes (TCOYD) Expo. His upbeat attitude and friendly demeanor drew me to him immediately as he showed a captive audience how to make healthy meals at home.
No Sugar Added Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie Recipe by The Diabetic Pastry Chef
Home D-Stories No Sugar Added Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie Recipe by The Diabetic Pastry Chef Mr. Divabetic 10/06/2021 D-Stories, Food and Nutrition, Recipes, Uncategorized One of Stacey Harris aka The Diabetic Pastry Chef‘s professional baking tips is to make your own homemade vanilla extract. It’s easy! You only need two ingredients for homemade vanilla extract: vanilla beans and vodka.
Sugar-Free Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe by The Diabetic Pastry Chef
Home D-Stories Sugar-Free Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe by The Diabetic Pastry Chef Mr. Divabetic 10/03/2021 D-Stories, Food and Nutrition, Recipes, Uncategorized If you’re like me, you buy pumpkins to carve, not to eat.
Angela Bofill Talks About Her Stroke
Angela Bofill suffered two strokes but neither stroke could take away her positive, humorous personality and her fighter spirit. After she lost the ability to sing, she returned to the stage for “The Angela Bofill Experience” in which she skillfully narrated her life story, while her band and other singers. With her strong, distinctive alto, Angela Bofill carved a niche as an outstanding interpreter of soul ballads and became a mainstay on the Quiet Storm radio format.
Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by TLC
This August, we're talking with two leading doctors(an Optometrist and a Retina Specialist, and Surgeon)and two diabetes advocates about eye health, and vision loss related to diabetes with musical inspiration from TLC. Did you know August is Vision & Learning Month? The goal of this national observance is to help increase awareness among parents and educators on the prevalence of undiagnosed or misdiagnosed vision problems. Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults.
Divabetic Reader #4: Hello, Summer by Mary Kay Andrews
I find it fascinating that the New York Times bestselling author and Queen of the Beach Reads Mary Kay Andrews never fails to mention diabetes in her novels. I feel like she’s as obsessed with raising awareness for diabetes as I am. Every one of her books that I have read has made some mention of diabetes. But, usually, there’s little to no information shared about living with diabetes past the initial reference which always bugs me. One of the characters, Mrs.
Diabetes & The Nightshift: Confessions of A Security Guard Living With Type 2 Diabetes
Home D-Stories Diabetes & The Nightshift: Confessions of A Security Guard Living With Type 2 Diabetes Keith was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes back in 2006. However, he doesn’t feel his family history of diabetes (a few extended members with diabetes) is responsible for his diagnosis. Instead, he blames his eating habits. “I didn’t take my diabetes seriously for the first ten years of my diagnosis,” Keith admits. “I never checked my blood sugars. I wasn’t exercising or watching what I ate.
Recipe of The Week: Strawberry Pistachio Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark
Home D-Stories Recipe of The Week: Strawberry Pistachio Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark Mr. Divabetic 07/27/2021 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Recipes, Uncategorized Sometimes scrolling through Instagram pays off. I came across this easy-to-make Eating Well’s Strawberry-Chocolate Greek Yogurt Bark recipe. It’s a perfect Summertime time snack because this treat is frozen so you can break it into chunks just like chocolate bark.
Divabetic Reader #3: And Then There Were Crumbs By Eve Calder
Home D-Stories Divabetic Reader #3: And Then There Were Crumbs By Eve Calder Mr. Divabetic 07/23/2021 D-Stories, Reading Room, Uncategorized I enjoy reading cozy mysteries like Then There Were Crumbs. I consider cozy mysteries to be the literary equivalent of a Suduko puzzle. I can put down a cozy mystery, pick it up two days or even a week later, and not miss a beat. Plus, I’m learning the art of cozy mystery storytelling as I’m reading.
Eye Health, Vision Loss, Diabetes, and Tiaras!
We’re thrilled to announce that the reigning Ms. Texas Plus U.S United, Andrea Sledge, has chosen Divabetic as her platform for this year’s pageant. Andrea told us, “I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2011. My diagnosis was a complete surprise.
Negative Talk We Say To Ourselves Is Not A Secret
Home D-Stories Negative Talk We Say To Ourselves Is Not A Secret Mr. Divabetic 07/18/2021 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Uncategorized My big takeaway from Valerie Bertinelli’s recent confessional video about body shaming is that the voice inside Valerie’s head is probably much more toxic than comments posted by strangers. I assume her tearful reaction to the comments posted about her weight confirmed her worse fears about herself. Negative talk we repeatedly say to ourselves goes deep to our core.
Divabetic Remembers Biz Markie
Home D-Stories Divabetic Remembers Biz Markie Mr. Divabetic 07/18/2021 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Entertainment-Celebrity Rapper Biz Markie has died. He was 57 years old. Markie, whose real name was Marcel Theo Hall, was a rapper, producer, and DJ in his career but will forever be known for his quirky 1989 single “Just a Friend.” The rapper was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2011, but said in 2014 that he lost 140 pounds since the diagnosis due to healthy lifestyle changes.
Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Toni Braxton
We're celebrating Divabetic's 11th Podcast Anniversary with musical inspiration from Toni Braxton. The seven-time Grammy Award-winner has sold over 70 million records and is one of the best-selling R&B artists of all time. When Toni Braxton was first diagnosed with systemic lupus in 2008, her doctors told her that she would need a heart transplant and might not ever perform again. "I remember being petrified," she said. "I was scared.
Divabetic Celebrates 11 Years of Diabetes Podcasting with Music from Toni Braxton
Home D-Stories Divabetic Celebrates 11 Years of Diabetes Podcasting with Music from Toni Braxton Mr. Divabetic 07/12/2021 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Entertainment-Celebrity, Inspiration, Uncategorized Join us for Divabetic’s 11th Year Podcast Anniversary with musical inspiration from Toni Braxton on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, 6 – 7:30 PM, EST or listen on demand! No one achieves a significant milestone, like our 11th straight year of monthly podcasting, without dedicating their time, energy,...
Valerie Bertinelli Tearfully Slams A Troll Over Weight Diss: ‘Tired Of Body Shaming’
Home D-Stories Valerie Bertinelli Tearfully Slams A Troll Over Weight Diss: ‘Tired Of Body Shaming’ Mr. Divabetic 07/10/2021 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Entertainment-Celebrity, Uncategorized Valerie Bertinelli confessed she made the ‘mistake’ of reading some ‘comments’ online about her weight as she clapped back with a powerful video message. Valerie Bertinelli is done with body shaming.
Divabetic Reader: Viola Shipman's The Summer Cottage
Home D-Stories Divabetic Reader: Viola Shipman’s The Summer Cottage Mr. Divabetic 07/08/2021 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Food and Nutrition, Reading Room, Uncategorized Summer reading is fun. However, Summer snacking while reading can quickly derail your diabetes health goals. For example, this past weekend, I spent several hours in the airport reading and snacking after multiple plane delays.
You Don't Even Know My Type of Diabetes!
Home D-Stories You Don’t Even Know My Type of Diabetes! Mr. Divabetic 06/24/2021 D-Stories, Inspiration, Uncategorized Diabetes is one of the most widely misunderstood conditions around, which is surprising considering its widespread. There are four main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes. But there are many types of diabetes, including Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY), Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA).
Sleep Apnea Is No Joke!
Home D-Stories Sleep Apnea Is No Joke! Mr. Divabetic 06/08/2021 D-Stories, Uncategorized Should people joke about sleep apnea? Unfortunately, for people with sleep apnea, it’s no laughing matter. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), approximately 18 million people have sleep apnea, with up to 80 percent of people undiagnosed.
Naomi Osaka Is A Mental Wellness Warrior
Home D-Stories Naomi Osaka Is A Mental Wellness Warrior Mr. Divabetic 06/01/2021 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Uncategorized Naomi Osaka pulled out of the French Open, the world’s highest-paid female athlete, citing mental wellness struggles for her withdrawal. Approximately 46.6 million people live with mental wellness issues in the U.S. That’s 1 in 5 adults who will be living with a mental health condition at some point in their lives.
Kevin Houdeshell's Tragic Death Inspires This Year's Divabetic Mystery Podcast
Home D-Stories Kevin Houdeshell’s Tragic Death Inspires This Year’s Divabetic Mystery Podcast Mr. Divabetic 05/26/2021 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Uncategorized Tonight is the second rehearsal for this year’s Divabetic Mystery podcast, A Christmas Peril. Our take on Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol aims to raise awareness for the real-life story of Kevin Houdeshell. 36-year-old Kevin Houdeshell ran out of insulin over the New Year’s holiday in January 2014.
Product Review: Metamucil Sugar Free
“A day without Metamucil is like a day without sunshine,” writes one customer on Amazon. Can a spoonful of an orange powder really provide relief to one of the most common yet often overlooked complications related to diabetes? I’ve Got Diabetes, But Why Am I Constipated? Healthline reports a whopping 60% of people with long-standing diabetes deal with constipation. High blood sugar levels can lead to nerve damage in the digestive tract which can cause constipation, diarrhea, and incontinence.
Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Indigo Girls
Broadcast in Health Tue, Jun 8, 2021 10:00PM UTC DivaTalkRadio Featured Host h:135761 s:11942594 archived Mr. Divabetic spotlights LGBTQAI+ people living with, affected by, and at risk of diabetes on June's podcast with music from Indigo Girls. Research shows that LGBTQAI+ people have unique health disparities and worse health outcomes than their heterosexual counterparts, related to diabetes care and education.
Why Love Won't Let Me Wait When Someone I Love Is Having A Stroke
Home D-Stories Why Love Won’t Let Me Wait When Someone I Love Is Having A Stroke Mr. Divabetic 05/16/2021 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Uncategorized Let the popular Quiet Storm song, Love Won’t Let Me Wait, written by Vinnie Barrett and Bobby Eli, and sung by Major Harris, Nancy Wilson, and Luther Vandross, serve as a reminder to take immediate action when someone is experiencing a stroke.
May Is Celiac Disease Awareness Month
Home D-Stories May Is Celiac Disease Awareness Month Mr. Divabetic 05/13/2021 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Uncategorized “Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that affects the lining of your small intestine, causing inflammation, digestive distress, a decreased ability to absorb certain nutrients, and a propensity to develop other serious diseases,” says Dr. Vikki Peterson, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, Chiropractor, and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner.
Diordered Eating Behaviors Awareness on Divabetic's Podcast
Home D-Stories Diordered Eating Behaviors Awareness on Divabetic’s Podcast Mr. Divabetic 05/12/2021 D-Stories, Diva TalkRadio, Uncategorized We’d like to thank We Are Diabetes founder, Asha Brown and Coach The Cure‘s Trisha Artman for helping to raise awareness for disordered eating behaviors related to diabetes on Divabetic’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast.
We Love Catherine Schuller!
Home D-Stories We Love Catherine Schuller! Mr. Divabetic 05/11/2021 D-Stories, Uncategorized Barbra Streisand singing ‘Being Alive’ from her The Broadway Album, you’ll hear it on next week’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast, is inspiring this post. Seriously, the combination of Barbra’s voice, lyrics from a popular Broadway musical, and the sunshine streaming through my window at 7 AM are like a multi-vitamin for an older gay gent like me.
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