Harry Connick – Divabetic

01/04/202101/04/2021

New Product: Low Carb Green Giant® French Onion Veggie Rings®

Green Giant has turned cauliflower into a low carb version of onion rings!

Their “onion rings,” are made with real cauliflower and come in two flavors: the Cauliflower Three Cheese with Bacon and Cauliflower French Onion

I tried a package of Green Giant® French Onion flavored Veggie Rings® and really enjoyed them! The texture was smilar to a real onion ring and the flavor was enjoyable.

Cauliflower is one of the most versatile and popular low-carb vegetables. One cup (100 grams) of raw cauliflower contains 5 grams of carbs, 3 of which are fiber.

Some low-carb diets may have health benefits beyond weight loss, such as reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. A low-carb diet generally limits grains, legumes, fruits, breads, sweets, pastas and starchy vegetables, and sometimes nuts and seeds.

Ingredients

Filling (cauliflower, Onion, Water, Dried Potatoes, Parmesan Cheese (part-skim Milk Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Corn Starch, Enriched Flour (wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Methylcellulose, Salt, Dried Onion, Sodium Alginate, Guar Gum, Brown Sugar, Dried Green Onion, Butter, Spices, Powdered Molasses, Yeast Extract, Whey, Caramelized Sugar, Dried Vegetable Stock Carrot, Onion, Celery) Natural Flavors, Dried Garlic), Coating (enriched Flour (wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Whole Wheat Flour, Soybean Oil, Water, Corn Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Whey, Dextrose, Salt, Yeast, Sugar, Sodium Alginate, Soy Flour, Nonfat Milk, Paprika Extract (color), Natural Flavors, Eggs, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Baking Soda.)

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that carbohydrates make up 45% to 65% of your total daily calorie intake. So if you consume 2,000 calories a day, carbs would account for between 900 and 1,300 calories a day.

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. Podcast guests include Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, Dan Houdeshell, Pendulum Glucose Control‘s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Orville Kolterman and Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy, Author Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE, and Mama Rose Marie.

Throughout the podcast we will be featuring music from Harry For The Holidays album courtesy of SONY Music. Harry Connick, Jr.’s second Christmas album, Harry for The Holidays is as much a salute to his New Orleans musical roots as it is to the season.

12/12/2020

Medtronic Launches Discount Program

Medtronic has launched a CGM Access Discount program, which allows users without insurance coverage, or those who switched insurance or lost coverage, to access a discounted out-of-pocket cost for a Medtronic CGM. The discount enables eligible patients to pay $180 for a Medtronic CGM (with a 12-month warranty) and $60/month for sensors. For more information on the program, click here. This program will help people while the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reviews proposed new changes that, if finalized, would expand Medicare coverage for CGMs.

Earlier this year, Medtronic expanded its Medtronic Assurance program for U.S. customers who lose their jobs and health insurance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Current eligible customers can receive a three-month supply of sensors, infusion sets and reservoirs at no cost.

Medtronic’s InPen integration with real-time Guardian™ Connect CGM system (continuous glucose monitoring) data helps people get to the right dose at the right time, by having all the data they need in one convenient place. Insulin insights and CGM data now appear together, so you can view doses, active insulin, and current glucose in one view without switching apps.

What is an InPen?

InPen is an insulin pen system designed for individuals using insulin injections and want the benefits of smart diabetes tech. The InPen app gets information from the InPen to keep track of diabetes data and help with insulin management decisions.

It automatically records insulin doses, tracks active insulin, and recommends mealtime and correction doses based on a bolus calculator. These features are especially impactful when it comes to determining how much insulin to give.

What is the Guardian™ Connect CGM system?

The Guardian™ Connect CGM system monitors glucose levels day and night, sending precise readings automatically to the app. The sensor continuously converts tiny amounts of glucose into an electronic signal. Your system then uses these signals to provide sensor glucose values. The system includes a small sensor that can be worn up to seven days and a slim, discreet Bluetooth transmitter that can be worn in almost any situation.

It’s important to note that you will need to have both the InPen and Guardian Connect apps on your smartphone to enable real-time data sharing. InPen will be used to manage insulin and dosing, while the Guardian Connect app will manage your glucose and alerts. You will need to enter a blood glucose reading to calibrate in the Guardian Connect app and to use the bolus calculator in the InPen app. Since the data sharing is made possible by CareLink Personal software, you’ll also need to have an internet connection to see data in real time. Our goal is to continue building upon this technology and ease the burden of the daily decisions of managing diabetes.

The InPen and Guardian Connect CGM apps work on both iOS and Android devices. Click here to see if your device is supported.

Enjoy this edition of Diabetes Late Nite podcast with Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, Dan Houdeshell, Pendulum Glucose Control‘s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Orville Kolterman and Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy, Author Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE, Mama Rose Marie and music from Harry For The Holidays album courtesy of SONY Music.

12/08/2020

Donny Hathway’s “This Christmas” Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Donny Hathway’s “This Christmas” celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of this popular, festive anthem with a new animated video.

The video was animated by Fantoons and drawn by famed cartoonist Lonnie Milsap. In the clip, Donny Hathaway takes a stroll through Chicago’s streets, passing by people in the community who are in the Christmas spirit.

“I’m thrilled for all the people who have loved this song forever and for all those who are just discovering this treasure,” his daughter, Lalah Hathaway said in a statement. “YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT!”

Join us tonight, Tuesday, December 8th for Divabetic’s Annual Holiday edtion of Diabetes Late with musical inspiration from Harry Connick, Jr. and his 16 piece big band.

Mr. Divabetic’s guests include Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, Dan Houdeshel, Pendulum Glucose Control‘s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Orville Kolterman and Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy, Author Hope Warshaw, MMSc, RD, CDE and Mama Rose Marie.