Divabetic Podcasts

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 has enjoyed a tremendously long career as a singe...

Country music's brightest star, Maren Morris inspires us to stay strong as we face the challenges of living with diabetes during the coronavirus pandemic. Our Diva Inspiration, Maren Morris has opted to do things her own way and obliterating expectation at every turn on her newest album entitled Girl. Many music experts believe she's making a bid for the sort of across-the-board pop stardom enjoye...

We're celebrating the musical legacy of Luther Vandross and raising awareness for diabetes health-related complications (such as vision loss) on Divabetic's Annual Luther Vandross Tribute podcast. Diabetic eye disease, caused by diabetes, is a leading cause of blindness and vision loss. Because of the high risk for eye disease, all people with type 2 diabetes should receive an annual dilated eye e...

We're talking about 'ROMANCE & DIABETES' on Diabetes Late Nite with musical inspiration from Camila Cabello. After releasing three studio albums from 2015 to 2017 as part of Fifth Harmony, Camila Cabello made her solo album debut in 2018, then this second album, Romance released in 2019 — and even she can feel the difference in the song-making process. "I feel like this time around, I really got t...

We're talking about how to minimize the drama in our diabetes lives with music from the ultimate diva, Maria Callas. Maria Callas changed the way we listen to opera—and charged the ambition of the singers who followed her.  Her ability to interpret a wide variety of different roles truly set her apart, establishing her as a phenomenon, an operatic diva. She was able to fully exploit the dramatic s...

We're sharing our FAVORITE THINGS in diabetes wellness with musical inspiration from Gospel superstar, Yolanda Adams. This Grammy-winning Gospel/Adult Contemporary artist has one of the most persuasive and popular voices in music and works closely with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources to ensure that kids in low- income areas receive immunizations. Along with that nationwide progra...

We're talking about Weight Loss Journeys & Diabetes with musical inspiration from Jennifer Hudson in honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month. We've watched Jennifer Hudson soar to stardom as her powerhouse pipes have taken her from American Idol back in 2004 to coveted roles in film, theater and TV, including as a judge on The Voice. Throughout that journey, the singer has also had another majo...

We're talking about diabetes hot topics on Diabetes Late Nite with music from today's biggest superstars courtesy of SONY Music. This month, we're spotlighting music from Destiny's Child. It's the 20th Anniversary of their second studio album, The Writing's on the Wall. Before Beyoncé was Beyoncé, there was Destiny's Child, the Houston-born R&B quartet that gave us the 411 on dealing with the oppo...

In the latest episode of Divabetic Mysteries: Gingerbread Men Prefer Blondes , the amateur sleuth Mr. Divabetic finds himself entangled in a web of culinary chaos at Central Park's Annual Gingerbread Men Jamboree Baking Competition. This year, the stakes are higher than ever. Not only is he concocting a bizarre mix of headless cookies and kale-infused hot cocoa that could send any taste bud into a...

We're talking about 'Diabetes, Sleep & Mental Health Issues' on Diabetes Late Nite with musical inspiration from the iconic Phyllis Hyman. Phyllis Hyman was a sensational singer-songwriter and actress. Deep-voiced and statuesque, Phyllis Hyman sang with a life-affirming energy and emotional intensity found in few other female vocalists. Unfortunately Phyllis Hyman committed suicide, leaving a suic...

Join us for Divabetic's 9th Year Anniversary Diabetes Late Nite Podcasting Celebration with musical inspiration from P!nk. P!nk's new album, Hurts 2B Human features the singer teaming up with Chris Stapleton, Khalid and more on her passionately confessional eighth LP.  Pink sings "I abhor reality" on the sugary dance song "Can We Pretend" featuring Cash Cash. But when she digs into what's getting...

We're talking about 'Diabetes & Pride' on June's Diabetes Late Nite podcast with musical inspiration from Ricky Martin. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Stonewall Uprising (June 29, 1969). It is widely considered to be the single most important event leading to the gay liberation movement. Since Ricky Martin came out in 2010, he's been a prominent voice for LGBT rights both in the U.S. and...

We're talking about 'hush hush' topics in diabetes wellness such as intimacy issues, fears and food phobias with musical inspiration from H.E.R. courtesy of SONY Music. H.E.R. chooses to keep her true identity a secret but that's proving harder to do after winning Best New Artist and Best R&B Song Grammy Awards this past year. Guests include Janis Roszler LMFT, RD, LD/N, CDE, FAND, Cheryl Farley "...

Tonight we're celebrating the music legacy of Luther Vandross and raising awareness for diabetes health-related complications (such as stroke) on this 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 singing style led to not only monumental succ...

We're talking about 'HEART HEALTH & DIABETES' with musical inspiration from the rock band "Heart". Adults with diabetes are two to four times more likely to die from heart disease than adults without diabetes. People with insulin resistance or diabetes in combination with one or more of these risk factors are at even greater risk of heart disease or stroke. However, by managing their risk factors,...

We're talking about Self-Acceptance & Diabetes with musical inspiration from Dolly Parton. "Netflix's Dumpin' film has an emotionally impactful message of self-acceptance, wrapped in a charming coming-of-age story & steeped in Dolly Parton music," says ScreenRant.  Dolly received a Golden Globe 'Best Original Song - Movie' nomination for her song 'Girl In the Movies' from her album, Dumplin' Origi...

We're talking about ways to proceed with 'CAUTION' when coping with Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) with musical inspiration from Mariah Carey.   Do you know living with type 2 diabetes puts you at greater risk for heart disease and stroke? Unfortunately most people don't. We want to help you get CLUED INN and make a healthy comeback worthy of Mariah Carey.  Music critics agree that Mari...

We're talking about celebrating the holidays without compromising our diabetes wellness with musical inspiration from Kelly Clarkson. "Wrapped in Red'' quickly becomes a welcome gift to fans of the powerful pop star as Kelly Clarkson mixes classic carols and hymns with several originals co-written by the singer.  Kelly Clarkson's inspiring us to lend our 'voice' to topics such as the link between...

We're celebrating World Diabetes Day with musical inspiration from Aretha Franklin.  There are many reasons that Aretha Franklin is the legend of legends, a groundbreaking singer with the fortitude to transcend race and genre, using that tremulous voice as the bulldozer to break down every barrier set up in her way.  Aretha's own health journey is sparking a discussion about the uncertain connecti...

We're talking about 'THE SWEETEST TABOO' aka 'SUGAR' with musical inspiration from Sade on this episode of Divabetic's podcast. Added sugar is everywhere. But do we understand the impact it has on our diabetes health?  You may think of sweets, chocolate, sodas, table sugar, and perhaps fruit if asked to name sugary foods. But sugar also appears in savory foods such as ready meals, soups, salads, s...

Divabetic Mysteries:  Swan   Wake   - Your Diabetes Health Detectives are on the Case! Dive into a diabetes cozy mystery where intrigue meets essential diabetes self-care and health advice. In this episode of Divabetic Mysteries, Mr. Divabetic finds himself at the Gotham City Ballet, where a simple ticket mix-up turns into a baffling murder mystery! A gluten-free cheesecake, a dead body, and a whi...

We're talking about feeling LIBERATED from the initial struggles, setbacks and obstacles in diabetes self-care with musical inspiration from Christina Aguilera. Do you treat setback as failures? Too many of us seem to forget this and try to assign blame when things go wrong.  A better approach is to look at setback as challenges and learning opportunities in your self-care routine. August's musica...

We're celebrating Divabetic's 8 Year Anniversary of Diabetes podcasting with musical inspiration from Patti Austin. Grammy Award-winning Singer Patti Austin is in constant demand globally for live performances, thanks to a legacy of recordings that started in 1955, continued through the '60s with success as a teenage R&B star before establishing herself as a mainstay among jazz and soul audiences...

Tonight we're talking about having 'NO REGRETS'  with musical inspiration from Edith Piaf. We all have regrets. It is part of human nature. However, hanging onto regrets takes up space and keeps us from enjoying the present moment. The stress factor plays havoc on the cells of the body. It affects our blood pressure, energy levels, hormones and immune response. It also affects the mind. Our thinki...

We're talking about 'PRE-DIABETES, PCOS & REGAINING YOUR POWER' with musical inspiration from Angie Stone. Pre-diabetes means you have blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. If you have prediabetes, you are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is a condition that causes an imbalanc...