Divabetic Podcasts

We're talking about kidney disease and diabetes on our 6th AnniversaryDiabetes Late Nite podcast with musical inspiration from P.M. Dawn. Prince Be, the frontman for the psychedelic pop-rap group P.M. Dawn, which in the early 1990s died of renal failure resulting from complications of diabetes at age 46. Prince Be had suffered from diabetes for more than two decades, and had various health problem...

We're focusing on 'KIDNEYS and DIABETES' with musical inspiration from A Tribe Called Quest.  Phife Dawg, born Malik Taylor, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in May of 1990. Experiencing constant thirst and bathroom visits, his grandmother, a nurse, tested him for diabetes after a performance in Connecticut. Initially, Phife admitted he did not take his diagnosis seriously, and maintained his sa...

We're talking about 'BODY IMAGE & DIABETES' with musical inspiration from Elle King.  The raspy-voiced 26-year-old singer-songwriter, ­who made it to the top of the charts with her song, "Ex's and Oh's" is inspiring us to love ourselves, our health and our bodies. Do you ever feel like you and your body are on opposite teams? Or like your scale has more authority than a therapist or a doctor? No o...

Tonight, we're talking about creating healthy morning routines related to diabetes wellness with musical inspiration from Rachel Platten.  What's your morning routine? Does it consist of getting up, brushing your teeth, listening to music and a quick check your blood sugar?  The way you start the morning can have a big impact on the rest of your day. Don't let your diabetes get the best of you.  L...

Tonight, we're talking about BLUES with musical inspiration from Etta James. Etta James is a Grammy Award-winning singer known for hit songs like "I'd Rather Go Blind" and "At Last." Etta James was born Jamesetta Hawkins on January 25, 1938, in Los Angeles, California, to a 14-year-old mother, Dorothy Hawkins, who encouraged her daughter's singing career. James would later say, "My mother always t...

Tonight we're turning up the volume on our 'GLAM MORE, FEAR LESS' philosophy and talking about 'SEXY SHOES YOU CAN DANCE IN' with musical inspiration from Tamar Braxton.  Find a great looking pair of shoes that don't hurt your feet can be a challenge especially if you're living with diabetes.  Although Tamar Braxton faced this challenge each week when she famously competed on 'Dancing With the Sta...

Tonight Mr. Divabetic kicks off the New Year with musical inspiration of Adele.  Every story that Adele is telling on her album, "25"  with every song, with every line, is a story that has left a scar on her heart. If you struggled managing your diabetes over the past year then let New Years inspire you to come up with resolutions to better your life for the future.  Why not use your resolution th...

Mr. Divabetic takes a '50 Shades of Gray' approach to talking about diabetes and aging during this lively hour of diabetes education and empowerment.  As you age, you may be most aware of your new gray hairs and wrinkles, but aging causes changes throughout the entire body.  It used to be said that having diabetes aged people an additional 20 years. Today, thanks to better tools for managing diabe...

Tonight the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic hopes to  encourage you to not let diabetes dim your holiday spirit with musical inspiration from Mariah Carey. Mariah Carey's "Merry Christmas" album is the best selling Christmas album of all-time.  "Merry Christmas" boasts a variety of musical arrangements, sounds and genres. Mariah Carey's goal during recording was to provide an album that would...

Tonight's  Diabetes Late Nite is inspired by the iconic musical group, The Isley Brothers. Marvin Isley was the youngest member and bass guitarist of the Isley Brothers. Marvin remained a member until complications from his longtime battle with diabetes forced him into retirement in 1997. Having been diagnosed with diabetes in his early 20s, Isley's condition worsened to the point where he had to...

Diabetes is increasingly common among cancer survivors and there's evidence that living with diabetes may influence a cancer prognosis. Did you know that visiting your gynecologist every year for a well-woman exam is your first line of defense against gynecologic cancers?  Tonight Mr. Divabetic discusses 'diabetes, cancer and the gynecologist' on this one hour of wellness with a wow podcast. Guest...

Tonight we're talking about overeating, binge eating and food addiction on Diabetes Late Nite with musical inspiration from Kelly Clarkson.  Earlier this year, Kelly Clarkson faced some serious criticism for her fluctuating weight after giving birth to her first child, River Rose. British journalist Katie Hopkins said, "That's not baby weight. That's carrot cake." The journalist went on to say, "S...

Divabetic's Phantom of the Okra: A Thrilling Murder Mystery Podcast with Self-Care Tips!!   Join us for  Divabetic Mysteries: Phantom of the Okra,  a captivating murder mystery podcast that cleverly intertwines diabetes education with suspenseful storytelling. Based loosely on the classic "The Phantom of the Opera," this enriching series features Mr. Divabetic, the cheerful healthcare host, who un...

August's Diabetes Late Nite podcast is inspired by Sia. Sia is helping Mr. Divabetic to shed some light on the emotional side of diabetes including depression.  If you have diabetes — either type 1 or type 2 — you have an increased risk of developing depression. And if you're depressed, you may have a greater chance of developing type 2 diabetes. The good news is that diabetes and depression can b...

July's Diabetes Late Nite podcast is inspired by the girl group,  Fifth Harmony. Fifth Harmony is helping us celebrate our Fifth Anniversary of podcasting. Thank you for tuning in to our dazzling brand of diabetes educational outreach featuring music, games, expert advice,  prizes and pop culture news.  The X Factor creator Simon Cowell decided that individual contestants Dinah Jane Hansen, Lauren...

June's Diabetes Late Nite podcast is inspired by Mark Ronson, an English musician, DJ, singer, and record producer.  Tonight we're talking about different strategies to help you get out of a 'food, fitness and diabetes' funk.  Mark's latest album, "Uptown Special" is considered to be his most inventive and vibrant work to date. The album is inspired by his musical beginnings as a teenager growing...

Mr. Divabetic helps you boost your confidence in managing your diabetes with a unique series of podcasts aimed at helping you to understand your body through the different stages of life. Getting to know your body and what's normal for you can help you improve the way you manage your diabetes. Tonight we discuss the signs, symptoms and diabetes health-related issues of Menopause with special guest...

Mr. Divabetic presents this free Diabetes Late Nite podcast inspired by TV's biggest hit of the year, Empire. TV's break out hit centers around a hip hop music and entertainment  company, Empire Entertainment, and the drama among the members of the founders' family as they fight for control of the company. The hour-long family drama was created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, and stars Terrence H...

Divabetic remembers the 10 year anniversary of losing a legend, the late 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 audie...

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic celebrates the 100th anniversary of Billie Holiday.   Billie Holiday is inspiring us to look at 'MILESTONES' related to diabetes wellness with a stellar line up of guests featuring Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, Susan Greenberg Wiener RD, CDE,   Best-Selling Author Brenda Novak, Poet Lorraine Brooks and Mama Rose Marie. Billie Holiday was a true artist of h...

Mr. Divabetic presents this free monthly Diabetes Late Nite podcast with inspiration from Country Music Superstar Carrie Underwood.  Carrie Underwood is inspiring us to talk about "keeping the faith and diabetes." The country superstar and her husband are very outspoken about how important Jesus is in their lives. 'How do your spiritual values impact your diabetes health? Are your spiritual and re...

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic explores issues of love, intimacy and diabetes on this special one hour podcast. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can lead to sexual health complications including vaginal dryness, sensation and performance. Up to 50% of men and 25% of women may experience some kind of sexual problem or a loss of sex drive.  Don't equate sexual performance with love or a ful...

Mr. Divabetic presents a diva style approach to diabetes empowerment in celebration of the glamour of the 'Red Carpet' during Awards season with inspiration from Superstar Jennifer Lopez.   Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez is one of Hollywood's leading ladies who's also forged a successful pop and dance music career. Three multi-million-selling albums, and counting: several major blockbusters: Ho...

Mr. Divabetic and the Diabetes Late Nite team explore emotions related to living with diabetes with inspiration from Grammy Award nominee Megan Trainor. Meghan Trainor's break-out hit, "All About That Bass" features lyrics about body acceptance. In this case, the bass is a metaphor for the booty. "Yeah it's pretty clear, I ain't no size two / But I can shake it, shake it like I'm supposed to do,"...

The happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic rings in the holiday season with inspiration from Grammy® Award winner Anthony Hamilton on Diabetes Late Nite. This fast-paced, fun-filled hour of diabetes education and wellness advice focuses on healthy celebrations for the holidays. Diabetes Late Nite guests include the Charlie's Angels of Outreach (Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, Susan Weiner RD, MSN, CD...