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Celebrating 13 years of podcasting, DivaTalkRadio is a service of Divabetic (Divabetic.org), a national health and wellness nonprofit, a forum for education, empowerment, and encouragement for those living with, at risk of and affected by diabetes, and a channel on a mission to glamorize good health. Hosted by the happiest health care "MC," Max “Mr. Divabetic” Szadek, DivaTalkRadio will change attitudes, boost spirits, encourage hope and motivate others to stay healthy with a feather boa, a ...
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Tune in to Divabetic's podcast on the 42nd Annual Mermaid Parade with our guests, Coney Island USA's Artistic Director Adam Rinn and Poet Lorraine Brooks. The Mermaid Parade is the nation's largest art parade. It brings together creative minds in art and fashion and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to Brooklyn's amusement district. The Pa…
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Diabetes & Relationships: You Do You Tell?
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The Co-authors of Divabetic's ebook, "Sweet Romance: A Woman's Guide To Love & Intimacy With Diabetes," Dr. Janis Roszler PhD, LMFT, CDCES, LD/N, FAND, and Donna Rice MBA, BSN, RN, CDCES, FADCES offer advice on discussing your diabetes diagnosis as well as issues related to intimacy, fertility, and menopause with the people you care about the most.…
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Mr. Divabetic talks with international Yoga Teacher and Author Rachel Zinman, living with latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA), who shares a guided meditation, "The Mountain Meditation." The Mountain Meditation byJon Kabat-Zinn, encourages us to seek inner stability and peace, even amid unpredictable change and chaos. See if you can sit like…
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Murder Plain As Vanilla: Mystery Podcast
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When Mr. Divabetic's arch-nemesis baking sensation Renata Whisk calls, offering a chance to participate in the Visions of Vanilla baking competition, he can't refuse. After all, it's an invitation to compete against culinary giants Best-Selling Cookbook Author Lily Frost, Green Thumb Gourment, Hazel Honeywell, and the Cannoli Countess and, most imp…
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Mr. Divabetic talks to Dr. Michael Grego, the "Keto Doc," on this podcast with musical inspiration from legendary DJ John Loungo. The keto diet reduces the number of carbohydrates you eat and teaches your body to burn fat for fuel instead. The keto diet is high in fat, moderate in protein, and low in carbohydrates. The standard keto diet consists o…
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Divabetic Spotlight: Hat Designer Evetta Petty
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Hat Designer Evetta Petty's motto is"I can design out of anything!" On the eve of her 30th Year Retrospective Fashion Show during New York Fashion Week, Evetta talks with Mr. Divabetic about managing type 2 diabetes in style! For over 30 years, Evetta has designed hats in her uptown New York studio, Harlem’s Heaven Hat Shop. Her hats have captured …
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For the past 64 years. Barbie has been a part of our lives, a cultural touchstone, or the quintessential image of what a woman should be but never will be - a sex or beauty object. Greta Gerwig’s big-screen Barbie makeover and the related marketing blitz are inspiring us revisit and reevaluate Barbie and Ken's impact on our lives, including our sex…
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Prediabetes And Type 2 Diabetes Turnaround Podcast
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We're sharing tips and sucess stories for turning around a Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis. Guests include Jill Weisenberger MS, RDN, CDCES, CHWC, FAND, and vocalist Pat Lacy. Jill Weisenberger is recognized internationally for her expertise in nutrition, diabetes, and prediabetes. She worked as a nutrition counselor, diabetes educator, a…
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With a few simple swaps, you can help live your best life while managing your diabetes. Our experts offer straightforward, simple, and fun swap ideas for drinks, medications, self-care, and fashion. Plus, we share style tips and words of inspiration to help you maintain a healthy habit. Developing these habits isn’t always easy. Adapting to a new r…
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Divabetic Podcast on Stroke with Clarence Waldron
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Clarence Waldron talks about his stroke, recovery, working as Senior Editor and Writer of Jet Magazine, and his memories of Luther Vandross and Aretha Franklin. Twenty years ago, Clarence interviewed Luther's mother, Mrs. Mary Ida Vandross, for Jet Magazine after Luther suffered a stroke due to mismanaged type 2 diabetes. Clarence's story is an exc…
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Divabetic's Annual Guided Meditation with Rachel Zinman
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Mr. Divabetic talks with international yoga teacher, and author Rachel Zinman, living with LADA diabetes, who shares a guided meditation, "Compassion Meditation," focusing on self-love and compassion to help jumpstart your year with a new attitude. There have been many bumps in the road on Rachel's journey with LADA diabetes (latent autoimmune diab…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 8
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Divabetic Mysteries: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on the Jersey Shore. Everything seems low pressure and low…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 7
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Divabetic Mysteries: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on the Jersey Shore. Everything seems low pressure and low…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 6
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Divabetic Mysteries: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on the Jersey Shore. Everything seems low pressure and low…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 5
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Divabetic Mysteries: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on the Jersey Shore. Everything seems low pressure and low…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 4
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Divabetic Mysteries: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on the Jersey Shore. Everything seems low pressure and low…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 3
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Divabetic Mysteries: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on the Jersey Shore. Everything seems low pressure and low…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 2
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Divabetic Mysteries: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on the Jersey Shore. Everything seems low pressure and low…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu, Part 1
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Divabetic Mysteries Podcast: "Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu" is packed with diabetes information and self-care tips in a cozy mystery. Brief Synopsis: The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on the Jersey Shore. Everything seems low pressure…
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Central Park Ghost Story: The Van der Voort Sisters
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Janet and Rosetta Van der Voort, born in the 1800s, were two wealthy sisters whose father rarely let them leave the house unaccompanied. The one place they were allowed to visit was Central Park's Wollman Rink, where they went ice skating in the winter. The two sisters never married, were lifelong best friends, and died a few months apart. Since th…
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Divabetic Mysteries Podcast: Tomorrow Is Not On The Menu
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Join us for Divabetic's 9th Annual Mystery podcast! Enjoy loads of diabetes information and self-care tips wrapped up in a cozy mystery radio drama. The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic, lands his to-die-for job as a caterer for the nation's hottest health guru, Wendy Wattage's Wellness Retreat on the Jersey Shore. Everything seems low pressure…
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by Barry Manilow
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Barry Manilow's classic hit, "I Made It Through The Rain" sparks real-life confessions about overcoming challenges related to diabetes self-care on this episode of Divabetic's monthly podcast. Hear how Alyson Williams, who is living with type 2 diabetes, made a triumphant return to the stage after her near-death experience from COVID and "The Rolle…
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by Babyface
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We're celebrating Divabetic’s 12th Year Anniversary of Podcasting with musical inspiration from Babyface and music from his A Closer Look album courtesy of SONY Music. Guests include Poet Lorraine Brooks,Susan WeinerMS, RDN, CDCES,FADCES, Ivan Hampden Jr., and Collage Artist Tom Cocotos. Hosted by Max "Mr. Divabetic" Szadek. Our musical inspiration…
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Mr. Divabetic Show - Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
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The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic discusses Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) on this one hour of wellness with a wow podcast. PMDD is severe, sometimes disabling extension of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that start about 7 to 10 days before a woman gets her monthly period. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists estimate…
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Divabetic Mysteries: Gypsies, Tramps & Peas
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Diabetes advocate turned reluctant amateur sleuth, Mr. Divabetic finally takes the plunge and ventures into a new career as a healthy caterer in Coney Island. With the help of his co-workers and nosy Italian mother, he heads for Coney Island to cater his first party aboard a yacht for his former swim coach, Ted Rockow. But his nautical soiree quick…
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Divabetic remembers Luther Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) with this special podcast, Tribute to Luther Vandross, celebrating his career during the 1990’s. Luther Vandross was a musical master whose style has influenced an entire generation of today’s vocalists. His distinctive brand of satin-smooth vocal magic moved international audience…
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We’re honored to celebrate Luther Vandross and his musical legacy as well as raise awareness for diabetes health-related complications (such as stroke) on our annual Luther Vandross Tribute podcast. In the years since Luther’s passing, one constant has remained to define his life and musical success: the voice. Like any great singer of the past 100…
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by Prince
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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 …
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by Dean Martin
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We're talking about 50 years of living well with type 1 diabetes, alcohol's effects on blood sugars, sexual wellness, and the Spare A Rose, Save A Child campaign with musical inspiration from Dean Martin. Dean Martin was born Dino Paul Crocetti and was later nicknamed "The King of Cool." His big break while performing as a duo with comedian Jerry L…
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by Teddy Pendergrass
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Divabetic's podcast features Rachel Zinman, Arthur Aston, and Patricia Addie Gentle, RN, CDCES. Rachel presents a guided meditation you won't want to miss! Our musical inspiration, R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass, who was not living with diabetes, overcame many obstacles and continued to sing after a car crash in 1982 that left him in a wheelchair. Be…
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Divabetic Mysteries: A Christmas Peril
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The Holidays are full of surprises— especially after Mr. Divabetic gets a new job as the pastry chef at the St. Nicholas Nursing Home nestled in a cozy Christmas Village. But adjusting to life in a Christmas Village is not all sugarplums and candy canes. Especially when a cantankerous resident, a real-life Ebenezer Scrooge, named Mr. Pincher almost…
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Giacomo Puccini
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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…
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Carly Simon
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We’re talking about how to get over the fear and anxiety about speaking publically about your diabetes and related health issues (including depression and sleep apnea) with music from Carly Simon. Grammy winner Carly Simon has recorded over 30 albums, won two Grammies, and an Academy Award. Carly Simon managed to accomplish her dreams by overcoming…
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The Holidays are full of surprises— especially after Mr. Divabetic gets a new job as the pastry chef at the St. Nicholas Nursing Home nestled in a cozy Christmas Village. But adjusting to life in a Christmas Village is not all sugarplums and candy canes. Especially when a cantankerous resident, a real-life Ebenezer Scrooge, named Mr. Pincher almost…
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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 a…
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Toni Braxton
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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 …
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Indigo Girls
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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. Guests include The Flood Girls & The Sma…
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Barbra Streisand
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Divabetic's Diabetes Late Nite podcast guests include Asha Brown, Maximize Your Metabolism Co-Authors Dr. Noel Maclaren and Sunita Singh Maclaren, Trisha Artman, Dana B. Roseman, MPH, CDCES, RDN, Know Diabetes By Heart's Karen Dawson and Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDCES. In 1985, Barbra Streisand returned to her roots with the release of her twenty-…
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Divabetic's Luther Vandross Tribute podcast guests include Lisa Fischer, Jason Miles, Jeff James, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, and Chuck Flowers. By the time Luther Vandross headed to the studio to record his fifth album Give Me the Reason in 1986, he’d become one of the most successful soul singers of the first half of the eighties. His four pre…
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Divabetic Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Jessye Norman
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We're talking about diabetes weight loss medications and blood pressure monitors for home use, and sharing one woman's journey to manage her type 2 diabetes after the loss of her husband, with music from Jessye Norman. Divabetic'sDiabetes Late Nite podcast guests include Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, Mandy Reece PharmD CDCES, BC-ADM, BCACP, FADCES…
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Divabetic Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Celine Dion
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We're talking about matters of the heart related to diabetes with music from Celine Dion. Heart disease is common in people with diabetes. The National Heart Association reports 65% of people with diabetes will die from some sort of heart disease or stroke. In general, the risk of heart disease death and stroke are more than twice as high in people…
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Aaliyah
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We’re talking about a 'New Year, New You' attitude about living with diabetes with musical inspiration from Aaliyah. Although Aaliyah died at the age of 22 and had a short music career due to her early passing, the singer's music helped to redefine R&B, pop, and even hip-hop. And her legacy continues to live on. Her hard work ethic, creativity, and…
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Harry Connick, Jr.
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We’re talking about ’Eating Right, Being Bright’ during the holiday season with musical inspiration from Harry Connick, Jr. and his 16 piece big band. The holiday season can present problems for those living with diabetes. Add a global pandemic, and it’s even more challenging.Continuous care and support are important to staying on track with your d…
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Angela Bofill Encore
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We're celebrating National Diabetes Awareness Month with musical inspiration from Angela Bofill. 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. Angela Bofill suffered two strokes but neither stroke could take away her positive, humo…
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Diabetes Late Nite Podcast Inspired by Angela Bofill
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We're talking about the symptoms, causes and prevention of stroke with musical inspiration from Angela Bofill. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the US. As many as 5 to 14 percent of stroke survivors have a second stroke within one year. With her strong, distinctive alto, Angela Bofill carved a ni…
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Kill Me Madam: Diabetes Mystery Podcast
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There's a good indication that murder might be part of the recipe when Nantucket's ten time reigning Baking Champion's last name is 'Coffin'. But resentment, greed and Britannia's own bad dealings turn everyone into a suspect when she's found dead in the parking lot just before the Annual Decadents on Deck! Bake Off competition is about to kick off…
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by 2Cellos
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We're talking about movie characters with diabetes including Steel Magnolias, Soul Food, Mad Money, The Baby-Sitter Club and Nothing In Common. How realistic are these portrayals? How accurate is information about diabetes and diabetes self-care? And how do we feel after viewing them? With all the emotional and physical complications comes drama, m…
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by Patti LaBelle 10th Year Podcast Anniversary
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We’re celebrating Divabetic’s 10th Year Podcast Anniversary with music from the world's most famous "Divabetic"-- Ms.Patti LaBelle. She's encouraging a 'NEW ATTITUDE' about living with diabetes! Thank you to our loyal listeners for sharing your stories, questions, concerns, and successes with us over the past decade. Our aim has been and continues …
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Diabetes Late Nite Black Lives Matter
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This Divabetic podcast is in solidarity with and dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement for racial justice. We are making time to reflect, share our feelings, listen and identify ways in which to fight for real and meaningful change. Guests include Lorraine Brooks, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, Keith Anthony Fluitt, Leisa Chester Weir, and J…
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Diabetes Late Nite Inspired by Dionne Warwick
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We’re talking about Secrets to Longevity & Diabetes with musical inspiration from Dionne Warwick. Living longer and increasing your life expectancy with diabetes doesn't have to be a chore. From flossing your teeth daily to getting a good night’s sleep, there are simple things you can do to help you live long, happy and healthy life. Dionne Warwick…
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