Divabetic Podcasts

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 quickly capsizes when the guest of honor is found swimm...

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 audiences and continues to touch people to this day. The h...

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 years, Luther Vandross' voice and distinct singin...

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.  In 1992, Prince changed...

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 Lewis, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes later in lif...

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. Before the crash, Mr. Pendergrass's explosive, raw...

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 dies——shortly after eating one of Max's peanut b...

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...

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 severe stuttering and painful migraines to achiev...

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 dies——shortly after eating one of Max's peanut b...

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...

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 bein...

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 Small Crimes of Tiffany Templeton Author Richard Fi...

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-fourth album, The Broadway Album. Having decided t...

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 previous albums have been either certified platinum...

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, and Know Diabetes By Heart Ambassador, Sarah Bry...

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 with diabetes. However, by managing your risk fac...

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 her sweet demeanor have inspired fans over the...

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 diabetes wellness goals throughout the holidays....

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, humorous personality and her fighter spirit.  This Nat...

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 niche as an outstanding interpreter of soul ballads...

Picture this: the idyllic island of Nantucket, where the air is thick with the scent of baked goods and... murder? When the unthinkable happens—our ten-time reigning Baking Champion, whose last name is Coffin, is found dead right before the highly anticipated Annual Decadents on Deck!—the local charm takes a dark twist. With resentment simmering and greed bubbling, everyone suddenly has a motive,...

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, making characters with the condition a good plot...

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 to be to broaden the appeal of diabetes educatio...

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 Jeff James. Join the conversation and call in: (347...