Blog - Divabetic

Overcoming The Fear of Diabetes Complications by Beverly S. Adler, PhD, CDE

Mr. Divabetic 30/05/2017 D-Stories, Uncategorized

Many people with diabetes are fearful about some aspect of the condition – scared of taking medication, using syringes, breaking old …

Divabetic Memorial Day Celebration with Dessert by The Diabetic Pastry Chef

Mr. Divabetic 28/05/2017 D-Stories, Food and Nutrition, Uncategorized

I know many people in our Divabetic community don’t like to celebrate the holidays because they feel they may disrupt their diabetes care. But with a little …

Why Plan B May Not Be Effective for Plus Size Women

Mr. Divabetic 27/05/2017 D-Stories

If you weigh more than 176 pounds and find yourself in a situation where your birth control fails, then chances are the morning-after pill might …

Weight Loss Surgery Triggers Shopping Addiction

Mr. Divabetic 26/05/2017 Uncategorized

According to the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery about 75% of people who undergo bariatric surgery, which involve procedures that either limit the amount of …

Diabetes & Divas: Dina Merrill

Mr. Divabetic 25/05/2017 D-Stories, Inspiration, Uncategorized

Actress Dina Merrill, who was also the heiress to two fortunes died at age 93 on Monday. I consider Dina Merrill to be a ‘Divabetic’. …

Deep Fried Cozy Mystery ‘A Frying Shame’ Is Half Baked

Mr. Divabetic 24/05/2017 Education, Food and Nutrition

At the midway point of the mystery, ‘A Frying Shame,’ by author Linda Reilly the story began to lose it’s taste faster than deep fried …

Grilled Garlic and Lemon Zucchini Chips Recipe from ‘Gypsies, Tramps & Peas’

Mr. Divabetic 22/05/2017 D-Stories, Food and Nutrition, Uncategorized

Oh, how I wish I could say this cozy mystery, ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Guacamole’ by Rebecca Adler was as good as it’s catchy …

John Oliver Takes on the Corruption in Kidney Dialysis Industry & We Love It!

Mr. Divabetic 21/05/2017 Uncategorized

“Because federal guidelines do not require doctors to be on site at for-profit dialysis clinics, DaVita patients often reported feeling rushed, with employees allegedly cutting …

Ashley Nell Tipton Says ‘It’s My Body, It’s My Health, It’s My Choice’ Regarding Gastric Bypass Surgery

Mr. Divabetic 20/05/2017 Uncategorized

Earlier this week Project Runway Winner and Plus Size Fashion Designer, Ashley Nell Tipton announced on Facebook that she’s had gastric bypass surgery. The overwhelming amount of …