Divabetic’s 7th Annual Mystery Podcast: Kill Me Madam Premieres Tonight
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There’s a good indication that murder might be part of the recipe when Nantucket’s ten time reigning Baking Champion’s last name is ‘Coffin’.
But resentment, greed and Britannia’s own bad dealings turn everyone into a suspect when she’s found dead in the parking lot just before the Annual Decadents on Deck! Bake Off competition is about to kick off. Delusional baker and amateur sleuth Mr. Divabetic is even shocked to find himself being treated as a suspect in the case by the local police, after meeting her just once! Can our team hunt down the real murderer before they strike again? Will Mr. Divabetic become the next victim?
Featuring USA Best-Selling Author Tonya Kappes, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, MaryAnn Horst-Nicolay MEd, NDRT, Lorraine Brooks, Catherine Schuller, Wendy Radford, Coach The Cure‘s Trisha Artman, Mama Rose Marie, Seveda Williams, and Max ‘Mr. Divabetic’ Szadek. Produced by Leisa Chester-Weir. Throughout the podcast we will be featuring music from the Broadway Cast Album of ‘Call Me Madam’ courtesy of SONY Music.
Our mystery is set in the fictitiously decadent world-renowned Gingerbread Men Cookie Baking Competition in New York’s Central Park Zoo. Mr. Divabetic’s healthy culinary misadventures continue in this year’s escapade as he enters the competition with headless cookies and pureed kale hot cocoa for the judges to sample. As if this dreadful combination wasn’t bad enough to land him at the bottom of the throwdown, his mother, Mama Rose Marie, is accused of poisoning one of the celebrity judges! Things go from bad to worse when the snake phobic Mr. Divabetic hears about the giant python’s escape.
Now, the happy healthcare host must decide to face his fear of snakes and recipe rejection or throw in his apron and risk getting caught up in another murder investigation. Can Mr. Divabetic and his team of amateur sleuths hunt down the real killer and get Mama Rose Marie out of jail? Will he be the next murder victim? Can he ever create an edible recipe?
The cast of Gingerbread Men Prefer Blondes features Mama Rose Marie, Best-Selling Author Tonya Kappes, the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach (Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE and MaryAnn Nicolay BA, DTR), The Happy Diabetic Chef Robert Lewis, Seveda Williams, Coach The Cure’s Trisha Artman, Jillian Walsh, Wendy Radford, Dave Jones, Lorraine Brooks and Max Szadek.
Throughout this podcast we will be featuring music from the original Broadway cast recording of Gentlemen Prefer Blondescourtesy of SONY MUSIC.
Divabetic (Divabetic.org) presents a month-long showcase celebrating 10 years of diabetes podcasting. Each of the featured podcasts spotlights our favorite guests, topics, poems, games and/or musical inspiration. Enjoy!
On Day 30, we’re spotlighting Divabetic’s 6th Annual Mystery podcast, Gingerbread Men Prefer Blondes, from September 2019.
“Our mystery podcast is the culmination of a year’s time spent creating characters, developing storylines, choosing music and sound effects, and rehearsing with the full cast to educate people about diabetes in a fun, new way,” says Max ‘Mr. Divabetic’ Szadek.
The mystery is set in the fictitiously decadent world-renowned Gingerbread Men Cookie Baking Competition in New York’s Central Park Zoo. Mr. Divabetic’s healthy culinary misadventures continue in this year’s escapade as he enters the competition with headless cookies and pureed kale hot cocoa for the judges to sample. As if this dreadful combination wasn’t bad enough to land him at the bottom of the throwdown, his mother, Mama Rose Marie, is accused of poisoning one of the celebrity judges! Things go from bad to worse when the snake phobic Mr. Divabetic hears about the giant python’s escape.
Now, the happy healthcare host must decide to face his fear of snakes and recipe rejection or throw in his apron and risk getting caught up in another murder investigation. Can Mr. Divabetic and his team of amateur sleuths hunt down the real killer and get Mama Rose Marie out of jail? Will he be the next murder victim? Can he ever create an edible recipe?
The cast of Gingerbread Men Prefer Blondes features Mama Rose Marie, Best-Selling Author Tonya Kappes, the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach (Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE and MaryAnn Nicolay BA, DTR), The Happy Diabetic Chef Robert Lewis, Seveda Williams, Coach The Cure‘s Trisha Artman, Jillian Walsh, Wendy Radford, Dave Jones, Lorraine Brooks and Max Szadek.
Throughout this podcast we will be featuring music from the original Broadway cast recording of Gentlemen Prefer Blondescourtesy of SONY MUSIC.
Our monthly podcasts are dedicated to Music Lovers living with, at risk and/or affected by diabetes. We aim to be the epicenter of the circle of care, a link between patients and their health care providers, a translator of clinical speak and a bridge between denial and acceptance, fear and confidence
Divabetic was inspired by the late music legend, Luther Vandross and created in 2005 by Max ‘Mr. Divabetic’ Szadek, who, as Vandross’ assistant of 14 years, witnessed his boss, mentor, and friend struggle in silence and solitude with the diabetes and its related complications. Since its inception, Divabetic has presented outreach programs in 15 major U.S. cities, reaching hundreds of thousands of women, their families and health care professionals.
Experience more of our GLAM MORE, FEAR LESS philosophy at divabetic.org
Diabetes advocate turned reluctant amateur sleuth, Mr. Divabetic finally takes the plunge and ventures into a new career as a healthy caterer in Divabetic’s Mystery podcast, ‘Gypsies, Tramps & Peas’.
. 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 swimming with the fishes. What it an accident or foul play? Now Mr. Divabetic’s grilling Burlesque dancers, a lifeguard lothario and some sequined mermaids, all intent on keeping their secrets buried deep within the sand. Can Mr. Divabetic prove Coach’s death was a murder, not an accident? Or will he end up floating out to sea?
Will he sink or swim?
Tune in to find out if he can solve the murder of his former swim coach with the help of his friends, some sassy mermaids and a cooky fortune teller. Along the way to revealing the identity of the murderer he uncovers expert tips for diabetes self-care during the Summer months.
Best-Selling Author Tonya Kappes, Asha Brown, Catherine Schuller, Chef Robert Lewis aka ‘The Happy Diabetic’, Seveda Williams, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE, MaryAnn Horst Nicolay, Mama Rose Marie & Lorraine Brooks star in Divabetic’s ‘Gypsies, Tramp & Peas’ Mystery Podcast
The Annual Gingerbread Man Cookie Jamboree benefiting the Central
Park Zoo is in full swing. Dozens of revelers are even dressed up like
Gingerbread Men watching the seals and sea lions feeding nearby.
Everyone’s declining Max’s kale hot cocoa. Admittedly the smell isn’t that appealing. Hopefully, our judges, who are approaching, will have a different opinion.
Oh, my! What I thought was an over sized collar around Natasha’s neck is an actual python. Let’s hope Max is too busy pouring cocoa to notice the anaconda. Too late! ‘Diamonds’ hissed at Max and he jumped clear across the table
He just knocked over the ‘Queen of Cream’, Sweet Sally Buttercup as she was sipping his kale hot cocoa. Brave woman. Oh wait, she’s grabbing her throat – she’s convulsing on the ground. Sounds like she is moaning, ‘Diamonds’, Diamonds’. This is terrible. Oh, no! The blonde celebrity chef has stopped breathing.
Ambulance Wow! That was quick! The EMTs are lifting Sweet Sally Buttercup’s lifeless body onto a gurney, covering her with a sheet and rolling her to the waiting ambulance. But even this tragic event can’t prevent the Gingerbread Man Cookie Jamboree competition fromcontinuing.
Tonya: Max, isn’t it ironic for a celebrity chef to drop dead
at a cooking competition? I’ve got a hunch Sweet Sally’s death was meant
to be humiliating. Take off that silly spotted apron. You owe it to her,
as one of her devoted fans, to solve this murder!
Max: No-no-no! I don’t have time to get mixed up in
another one of your crazy investigations. I’ve got to focus on winning.
Tonya: The other competitors are the least of your
worries. If you don’t stop tampering with the evidence. People are already
blaming her death on your kale hot cocoa
Max: That slimy snake bit her! I’m as innocent — as my mother!
Natasha: There she is! Officer arrest that woman with the leopard
purse. She killed my sister!
Sally’s twin sister, Natasha ‘Knock-Out’ Buchanan rushes forward with several police officers. She waves a stack of letters in Mama Rose Marie’s face.
Natasha: See for yourselves, Officer! Here’s the proof! She’s a cold blooded killer!
Mama Rose Marie: Me? Oh dear.
A quick scan of the letters in Natasha’s hand confirms they contain deranged descriptions of what will happen to the star of Chew TV’s show, Triple Buttercream, Sweet Sally Buttercup, if she doesn’t comply with the demands to send money.
Natasha: You can drop the ‘sweet old lady’ act. Officers, she sent
these letters to my sister. Her signature is right here at the bottom.
Mama Rose Marie: Oh dear, that is my signature.
Natasha: Lock her up!
Max: Officers, Officers this is a terrible mistake! She’s not a
killer! She’s my Mama!
Natasha: Save your tears for the courtroom. She’s going to prison!
The police take Mama Rose Marie off in their squad car. I can’t help to wonder ‘is this true’? Is our sweet Mama Rose Marie a modern-day Ma Barker? Could she pen dozens of vengeful threats in such gory detail? They seem to be the work of a sick, twisted, demented Wacko.
Max: I wrote those letters. But they’re funding requests, not
death threats. Honest. I signed my mom’s name at the bottom, hoping Sweet Sally
couldn’t say ‘no’ to a sweet little old lady. I have to confess to the police
before my mother’s mug shot ends up in the Post Office.
Tonya: I’ve got a better idea, Max. Let’s just solve Sweet Sally’s
murder. Now, what ingredients did you put in that lethally laced cocoa?
Max: My kale hot cocoa is NOT deadly. I drank several
cups and I’m fine.
Tonya: After you added in the Almond Milk? I read somewhere that
almonds are poisonous.
Max: There’s only one thing poisonous around
here. Natasha’s pet viper!
Patricia: Max, pythons aren’t venomous but wild almonds contain
cyanide.
Tonya: Ah ha! That’s it!
MaryAnn: No, no, no you can’t buy poisonous almonds in the United
States. And domesticated sweet almonds used to make Almond Milk don’t contain
cyanide. It had to be something else!
Tonya: Whoever did it, had to be very accurate with the dosage.
The amount of poison you need for one particular person might not be enough for
someone else.
Max: And where did you get that little tidbit, Tonya?
Tonya: Research – my newest book – “Motorhomes, Maps and
Murders”.
Patricia: Of course! The same principle applies for managing blood
sugars. I tell my patients all the time: what works for one person may not work
for someone else. Everyone’s different.
MaryAnn: The best way is to know how different foods will affect
you is to check your blood sugars before you eat and then again two hours after
you eat
Tonya: Whoever killed Sweet Sally Buttercup had to be
knowledgeable in both math and science.
MaryAnn: Or have a culinary background.
Max: Using that logic, everyone here competing is a
suspect — including my mother!
Tonya: In my book, “Scene of the Grind”, Roxy Bloom faced your
same situation, Max. The only way she could clear the name of her beloved Aunt
was to prove who did do it! Now, who else was close enough to tamper with the
cocoa?
MaryAnn: The other two judges were standing next to Sweet
Sally.
Patricia: Maybe Max is right – Natasha’s snake is at
fault. Sweet Sally was moaning ‘Diamonds’ as she was gasping for air.
Max: And I wouldn’t be surprised if Renata
Whisk was involved.
Agnes: Max! Max! Come quick! She’s disappeared!
Max: Who? Renata?
Agnes: No, ‘Diamonds’ is on the loose!
Enjoy Divabetic’s 6th Annual Mystery podcast, Gingerbread Men Prefer Blondes features Mama Rose Marie, Best-Selling Author Tonya Kappes, the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach (Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE and MaryAnn Nicolay BA, DTR), The Happy Diabetic Chef Robert Lewis, Seveda Williams, Coach The Cure’s Trisha Artman, Jillian Walsh, Wendy Radford, Dave Jones, Lorraine Brooks and Max Szadek.
Throughout this podcast we will be featuring music from the original Broadway cast recording of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes courtesy of SONY MUSIC.
On a perfect autumn day, Max and our team arrive at the Central
Park Zoo to compete in the Annual Giant Gingerbread Man Cookie Jamboree. This
prestigious baking competition boasts a $10,000 grand prize and benefits the
zoo. Central Park Zoo’s origins date back to the 1860’s when New Yorkers
donated their unwanted pets, like a black bear cub in 1859.
Today Central Park Zoo is home to a wide range of animals including Red Pandas, Sea Lions, Penguins, Fish, Birds, Lizards and Snow Leopards.
Max weaseled his way into the baking competition with the help of
his friend and Zoo Discovery Guide volunteer, Agnes Frumpster.
Now, the only thing standing between Max and the culinary crown are the three
celebrity judges: Chew TV’s most beloved blonde Chef, the Queen of Cream, Sweet
Sally Buttercup, Sally’s twin sister and professional wrestler Natasha
‘Knock-Out’ Buchanan and the dashing, former New York City Councilman Skeeter
Jones who is more famous for his love life than for his legislation. Let’s hope
Max has what it takes to win the Grand Prize. The competition’s about to
start!
Agnes: Max, hurry up! The judges will be here any minute.
Max: Almost done, Agnes, I’ve got one more Snow Leopard spot to
make on this cookie using chia seeds.
Tonya: Those are ‘spots’? I thought they were ‘bullet holes.’
Max: Just because you’re a mystery writer – you don’t have to read
‘BLOODY MURDER’ into everything I bake.
Tonya: Let’s face it, Max. You’ve been involved in so many
murders, I wouldn’t be surprised to find a dead body under this
table. What’s so special about chia seeds anyway?
MaryAnn: Chia seeds contain omega-3 fats and more fiber than other
grain. They are also a good source of antioxidants and protein.
Patricia: And that amount of fiber can slow the
absorption of sugar in your blood
Mama Rose Marie: Your Snow Leopard cookies are adorable and match
my fur accessories.
Max: We’re going to need more cookies. Patricia, grab
the extra container under the table.
Patricia: Sure. Oh, no! Their heads are broken off!
Tonya: I was right! You do have dead bodies under this table. This
isn’t an accident, Max. It’s an omen. Something’s bad is going to happen. I can
feel it!
Max: Quick! Hide the broken ones. Now, who wants some of my kale
hot cocoa? Anyone? Mom?
Mama Rose Marie: Oh no, I’ll pass. You know I have
an overactive bladder.
Max: How can you resist this earthy aroma? Mmm!
Tonya: Yuck. It smells like compost!
Max: But Almond Milk is so good for you! And I added kale to give
it that EXTRA nutrient boost!
Patricia: He’s right. Almond Milk is rich in good fats which
promote a healthy heart.
MaryAnn: And unsweetened Almond Milk is 50% lower in calories.
Mama Rose Marie: Can Almond Milk help strengthen my bones?
Patricia: No, it won’t. It doesn’t contain calcium. But kale
does.
Tonya: You’re all nuts! No one’s going to taste that kooky
combination, not even the judges. It smells awful.
Max: You don’t know what you’re talking about! My
TV idol, Sweet Sally Buttercup will love my kale hot cocoa so
much she’s going to make a big donation to Divabetic.
You’ll see!
Patricia: How can you be so sure?
Max: I left a stack of donation requests in her dressing
room earlier.
Patricia: She stars in a TV show, publishes a magazine and
still has time to judge a Gingerbread Man contest! How does she do it?
MaryAnn: And she just introduced her own line of Buttercup bottled
fruit juices.
Agnes: I’ll tell you. She does it by driving everyone crazy!
Her list of demands was a mile long. I don’t care if these Gingerbread Men have
heads or not, I want one NOW!
Max: Help yourself.
Agnes: No one else knows this but Sweet Sally’s been
receiving death threats. Now her sister, Natasha insists on wearing Diamonds!
MaryAnn: How can wearing expensive jewelry protect her
sister?
Agnes: Not real diamonds. She has a
pet python named ‘Diamonds’.
Max: Oh no! I’m petrified of snakes. Tell her to keep her
‘Diamonds’ away me.
Patricia: Max, you’re so dramatic. Agnes … how do the cookies
taste?
Agnes: They’re no gluten-free blueberry lavender cheesecake. But
go ask Renata Whisk. She’s a last-minute replacement in the
competition.
Max: Oh, no, Renata Whisk is the last person I want to see!
She blogged that the only people who like my food are six feet under!
Tonya: She has a point, Max. Your catering career is as ‘spotty’
as your cookies.
Mama Rose Marie: But they do match my handbag perfectly.
Patricia: Is that real leopard, Rose
Marie?
Mama Rose Marie: Oh, Good Heavens, NO! This is
‘Fun Fur’. Where ARE the Snow Leopards anyway? I don’t see
them.
Tonya: Yeah, Max. You said we’d be right next to their cage!
Agnes: Well, my new boyfriend, Damon moved Max’s station to
the Tropical Rainforest Zone when he learned Sweet Sally and her sister love
reptiles. Listen Max, it might help you win.
Max: Oh, no! We’re surrounded by retiles. Switch us
back!
Agnes: You can’t move now – you’ll be disqualified before the
judges even get here.
Tonya: I can’t wait to meet Former Councilman, Skeeter Jones. They
say he’s a real lady killer.
MaryAnn: I’m surprised he’s even here. After all, he just lost his
election.
Max: When do we meet your new boyfriend
Damon? Agnes, you seem so happy.
Agnes: I am! I finally found my Prince Charming after kissing so
many frogs – and he’s a zoologist!
Mama Rose Marie: Speaking of frogs, these little colorful ones over here are adorable. Look!
Enjoy Divabetic’s 6th Annual Mystery podcast, Gingerbread Men Prefer Blondes features Mama Rose Marie, Best-Selling Author Tonya Kappes, the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach (Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE and MaryAnn Nicolay BA, DTR), The Happy Diabetic Chef Robert Lewis, Seveda Williams, Coach The Cure’s Trisha Artman, Jillian Walsh, Wendy Radford, Dave Jones, Lorraine Brooks and Max Szadek.
Throughout this podcast we will be featuring music from the original Broadway cast recording of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes courtesy of SONY MUSIC.
We’re thrilled to announce that Coach the Cure, Trisha Artman is joining the cast of Divabetic’s 6th Annual Diabetes Mystery Podcast, Gingerbread Men Prefer Blondeson Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 6 -7 PM, EST.
Trisha Artman is a motivated Health Coach, Educator, and Writer. With personal diabetes experience, compassion, and professionalism, she nurtures trusting relationships—promoting healthy changes in an empowered environment.
“I teach people that they do not have to wait until things are at their worst to change negative thoughts and behaviors, but to start right where they are. Not because they have to, but because they choose to live out the life they desire and deserve,” says Trisha Artman. “Today, I spend my days not simply surviving, but instead thriving—inspiring other people to finally experience the freedom of getting “control” over diabetes, other chronic illnesses, and their lives. I’m excited to invite you on my latest journey— helping others realize their potential and strength within. Let’s live out loud!”
Gingerbread Men Prefer Blondes Discussion Guide
This year’s Divabetic Diabetes Mystery Podcast, Gingerbread Men Prefer Blondes, takes place at the fictitiously decadent world-renowned Gingerbread Men Cookie Baking Competition in New York’s Central Park Zoo. Mr. Divabetic’s culinary misadventures continue in this year’s escapade as he enters the competition with headless cookies and pureed kale hot cocoa for the judges to sample. As if this dreadful combination wasn’t bad enough to land him at the bottom of the throwdown, his mother, Mama Rose Marie, is accused of poisoning one of the celebrity judges. Things go from bad to worse when the snake phobic Mr. Divabetic hears about the giant python’s escape.
Now, the happy healthcare host must decide to face his fear of snakes and recipe rejection or throw in his apron and risk getting caught up in another murder investigation. Can Mr. Divabetic and his team of amateur sleuths hunt down the real killer and get Mama Rose Marie out of jail? Will he be the next murder victim? Can he ever create an edible recipe?
The cast of Gingerbread Men Prefer Blondesfeatures Mama Rose Marie, Best-Selling Author Tonya Kappes, the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach (Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE and MaryAnn Nicolay BA, DTR), Chef Robert Lewis aka ‘The Happy Diabetic’, Seveda Williams, Trisha Artman, Catherine Schuller, Wendy Radford, Dave Jones, Lorraine Brooks and Max ‘Mr. Divabetic’ Szadek.
Throughout this podcast we will be featuring music from the original Broadway cast recording of Gentlemen Prefer Blondesfeaturing the iconic Carol Channing courtesy of SONY MUSIC.
Kale has been a trendy health food for a while. It’s so trendy that people including cooking hacks like Mr. Divabetic are adding it into any food, including DESSERT!
With more nutritional value than spinach, kale may help improve blood glucose management in diabetes, lower the risk of cancer, reduce blood pressure, and help prevent the development of asthma. The fiber and antioxidants in kale also may offer protection against diabetes. Studies have shown that a high intake of fiber may lower blood glucose levels in people with type-1 diabetes and people with type-2 diabetes may see improved blood sugar, lipids, and insulin levels according to Medical News Today.
But can one of the world’s healthiest foods taste heavenly in a dessert?
“While you might not think of the fibrous leafy greens as essential to dessert dishes, kale has the unique ability to lend cakes a feel-good dose of nutrients without sacrificing taste or flavor,” writes Jennifer En for mashed.com
Why Kale & Chocolate Make A Good Combination!
Chocolate is incredibly rich and bold, which makes it the perfect ingredient to pair with kale when you don’t necessarily want the veggie flavor to overpower the chocolate one. If you’re curious about what kale and chocolate taste like together, try this recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie for kale brownies.
Chocolate Covered Katies
“It’s easy, streamlined, and completely winning where flavor is concerned. Get your chocolate on,” writes Jennifer En for mashed.com
Don’t let incorporating greens into your desserts be an excuse to overindulge. It’s easy to convince yourself that you can enjoy more sweets and feel better about yourself in the process because you’re adding in extra nutrients between spoonfuls of sugar. An indulgence on one day doesn’t matter when looking at a week or a month.
Mr. Divabetic loves to infuse his desserts with healthy doses of vegetables. Unfortunately his lack of cookings skills and questionable good taste doesn’t always make for a winning combination. In this year’s Diabetes Mystery podcast, “Gingerbread Men Prefer Blondes”his original Kale Hot Cocoa recipe turns everyone’s favorite leafy green vegetable into something downright lethal!
Divabetic presents their 6th Annual Diabetes Mystery Podcast, “Gingerbread Men Prefer Blondes,”on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 6 -7 PM, EST. This diabetes mystery caper takes place at the fictitiously decadent world-renowned Gingerbread Men Cookie Baking Competition in New York’s Central Park Zoo. Mr. Divabetic’s culinary misadventures continue in this year’s escapade as he enters the competition with headless cookies and pureed kale hot cocoa for the judges to sample. As if this dreadful combination wasn’t bad enough to land him at the bottom of the throwdown, his mother, Mama Rose Marie, is accused of poisoning one of the celebrity judges. Things go from bad to worse when the snake phobic Mr. Divabetic hears about the giant python’s escape.
Now, the happy healthcare host must decide to face his fear of snakes and recipe rejection or throw in his apron and risk getting caught up in another murder investigation. Can Mr. Divabetic and his team of amateur sleuths hunt down the real killer and get Mama Rose Marie out of jail? Will he be the next murder victim? Can he ever create an edible recipe?
The cast of Gingerbread Men Prefer Blondes features Mama Rose Marie, Best-Selling Author Tonya Kappes, the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach (Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE and MaryAnn Nicolay BA, DTR), Asha Brown, Chef Robert Lewis, Seveda Williams, Catherine Schuller, Wendy Radford, Dave Jones and Lorraine Brooks.
Throughout this podcast we will be featuring music from the original Broadway cast recording of ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ courtesy of SONY MUSIC.
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend the average adult consume no more than 2,300 mg of sodium or about one teaspoon — over the course of a day.
An even lower daily limit of 1,500 milligrams a day is suggested for people who:
– Have high blood pressure, diabetes or kidney disease. – Are 50 or older. – Are African American; this population has higher rates of high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
Alternatively, aiming to at least lower your sodium intake by at least 1,000 mg also can help.
Divabetic presents their 6th Annual Diabetes Mystery Podcast, “Gingerbread Men Prefer Blondes,”which takes place at the fictitiously decadent world-renowned Gingerbread Men Cookie Baking Competition in New York’s Central Park Zoo. Mr. Divabetic’s culinary misadventures continue in this year’s escapade as he enters the competition with headless cookies and pureed kale hot cocoa for the judges to sample. As if this dreadful combination wasn’t bad enough to land him at the bottom of the throwdown, his mother, Mama Rose Marie, is accused of poisoning one of the celebrity judges. Things go from bad to worse when the snake phobic Mr. Divabetic hears about the giant python’s escape.
Now, the happy healthcare host must decide to face his fear of snakes and recipe rejection or throw in his apron and risk getting caught up in another murder investigation. Can Mr. Divabetic and his team of amateur sleuths hunt down the real killer and get Mama Rose Marie out of jail? Will he be the next murder victim? Can he ever create an edible recipe?
The cast of Gingerbread Men Prefer Blondes features Mama Rose Marie, Best-Selling Author Tonya Kappes, the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach (Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDE and MaryAnn Nicolay BA, DTR), Asha Brown, Chef Robert Lewis, Seveda Williams, Catherine Schuller, Wendy Radford, Dave Jones and Lorraine Brooks.
Throughout this podcast we will be featuring music from the original Broadway cast recording of ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ courtesy of SONY MUSIC.
On April’s Diabetes Late Nite podcast, Dan Houdeshell will share how his son’s untimely death, Kevin, spurred his family to take action to pass legislation to help save the lives of millions. Tune in to our exclusive interview on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 6 – 7:30 PM, EST.
Kevin Houdeshell, who was living with type 1 diabetes died at 36 years old because his pharmacy refused to give him insulin after his script had expired.
Kevin Houdeshell
“He tried three times to call his doctor’s office and, four days later, he passed away from not having his insulin,” his sister, Amy Houdeshell told USA Today.
His parents, Dan and Judy Houdeshell, were stunned to learn what had happened. “In the wee hours of the morning, we are wondering how can your son, or anyone, stand in front of a pharmacy desk and be turned away for a life-sustaining medication,” says Dan.
Kevin’s unawareness about his worsening diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) may be due to a pervasive lack of information within the community reports Insulin Nation.
“I have been in contact with so many people [with Type 1] since Kevin’s death [who] are not aware of DKA, its symptoms, the results if not rectified, and how fast DKA can kill someone or put them in grave danger,” Dan told Insulin Nation. “Many (others) in the medical profession (including ER hospital settings) are not are not aware of what can happen if someone goes without their insulin for any amount of time.
A year after Kevin died, he appeared with his wife and daughter on local TV and their heart-wrenching interview helped trigger what is now known as Kevin’s Law in Ohio.
Kevin’s Law allows pharmacists to give up to a 30-day supply of even expired prescriptions of life-sustaining drugs.
“I never imagined we would reach so many people with that one little story about my brother,” Houdeshell said.
Currently HB 64 (also known as Kevin’s Law) has been passed in 12 states and allows a pharmacist to dispense an emergency supply of insulin to a patient without a current prescription.
“No one should have to die because of an expired prescription and can’t get hold of your doctor,” said Amy and Kevin’s parents, Dan and Judy Houdeshell.
Dan Houdeshell feels that there is still much work to be done even in states that have passed legislation. “It’s important to note some versions of the law have flaws,” he told Pens & Needles. “Some states allow only one refill, EVER. That is not acceptable.”
Diabetes Late Nite inspired by Luther Vandross
TUNE IN: April’sDiabetes Late Nitepodcast on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 6 – 7:30 PM, EST. Guests include FANDROSS CEO Seveda Williams, Keith Anthony Fluitt, Diabetes Advocate Dan Houdeshell, Pam Henry MEd, Luther Vandross Historian Leon Petrossian, Zhacary Smith, and the Charlie’s Angels of Outreach. Throughout the podcast we will be playing music from Luther Vandross’s “Forever, For Always, For Love” album courtesy of SONY Music.
Don’t miss Clued Inn, the first-time ever Diabetes & Heart Health Escape Room Experience scheduled for Diabetes Alert Day, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 in New York City. Register now: https://cluedinn.org/
