Divabetic Leads a February Love Fest of Diabetes Education

This February, Divabetic is in the mood for love with online and outreach programs inspired by the most romantic month of the year. The U.S. based nonprofit organization hosts programs in Philadelphia (PA), Washington (DC), Cleveland (OH) and across the web to promote diabetes prevention, management and the power of love.

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Divabetic, a leading health and wellness nonprofit known for its Glam More, Fear Less style of diabetes outreach, calls upon lovers wherever they are to get romantic with diabetes education so that no one they love or care about struggles alone or in silence with the disease.

Divabetic's monthly schedule of online and outreach programs begin February 1 with Movie Awards 2, the latest release in the Divabetic Diabetes Numerology video series, which appears on Mr. Divabetic's YouTube Channel. The video features a loving tribute to an Oscar-nominated film, My Week with Marilyn, and a plot line of a blood sugar high. Diabetes Numerology presents entertaining scenarios, trivia and self-care advice to help those living with diabetes develop confidence to manage a diversity of health care situations.

Diva TalkRadio, Divabetic's online podcast channel, sweetens the month with exclusive interviews and live podcasts. On Studio d, beginning February 1 and continuing throughout the month, catch an interview with Chef Robert Lewis, aka, The Happy Diabetic. On Valentine's Day, February 14, at 6:00 p.m., the live podcast, Diabetes Roundtable, pays tribute to a favorite red head and entertainment mogul, queen of film, television and comedy, the late Lucille Ball. The program includes a hot topic smack down on Paula Deen's diabetes announcement with three certified diabetes educators aka The Divabetic Charlie's Angels of Diabetes Outreach: Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE of Hollywood, Florida, Connie Frazier, RD, LDN, CDE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Patricia Addie-Gentle, RN, BSN, CDE of Atlanta, Georgia; a Food Aisle Face-off between white and dark chocolate, a menu review of healthy dining choices at P.F. Chang's restaurants, an interview with Carole J., a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, diva living with type 2 diabetes; a Wack or Wow fitness routine review with certified diabetes educator Jessica Issler of Norfolk, Virginia; and a Mother Your Diabetes commentary from Divabetic's Mama Rose Marie.

Mr. Divabetic, a 2011 WEGO Heath Activist Award finalist and the happiest health care master of ceremonies, hosts all podcast programs on Diva TalkRadio, which stream live from the host page at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1. Listeners can call 1-347-215-8551 to comment or chat during the live show. Archived shows are available via the Internet or as a free podcast on iTunes.

On the road, Divabetic visits Philadelphia, PA, February 4 to present Love on a Two-Way Street, an interactive discussion on diabetes and intimacy, followed by a stop in Washington, DC, February 11 for the Golden Rules of Diabetes Inspired by the Golden Girls, a solid, no-nonsense and fun Divabetic presentation covering food, fitness and self-care topics through the lens of four sassy seniors. For event details, visit Divabetic's online calendar.

On the cyber highway, visit the Divabetic Shop for love-inspired Valentine's Day gifts, which support diabetes outreach; download Divabetic's online coupon, courtesy of Sugar Crush, natural and organic supplements designed to maintain healthy blood sugar levels; subscribe to the Divabetic Diabetes Daily Wire for daily diabetes headlines and enjoy diabetes pop-culture insight on the Divabetic blog.

For more monthly highlights, join the conversation on the Divabetic Facebook Fan Page, follow Divabetic on Twitter or visit www.divabetic.org.

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"Movie Awards 2," the latest release in the Divabetic Diabetes Numerology video series, debuts on Mr. Divabetic's YouTube Channel and features a loving tribute to an Oscar-nominated film and an unusual plot twist of a blood sugar high.
Diva TalkRadio Studio d features an exclusive interview with celebrity author Chef Robert Lewis aka The Happy Diabetic, who shares his perspective on healthy foods, recipes and living with type 2 diabetes. This program is available on demand beginning February 1 on Sound Cloud and beginning February 6 on Blog Talk Radio.
Diva TalkRadio presents its live 30 minute Diabetes Roundtable on Tuesday, February 14, 6:00 p.m. (ET). Inspired by the late Lucille Ball, best known for the hit television series "I Love Lucy," the program will include a whirlwind of topics, special guests and surprises.
Divabetic takes its show on the road to Philadelphia, PA (February 4) for "Love on a Two-Way Street," a presentation on diabetes and intimacy, and Washington, DC (February 11) for the Golden Rules of Diabetes Inspired by the Golden Girls, a presentation on food, fitness and self-care. Diva Club meetings will be held February 11 in Cleveland, OH, and February 16 in Philadelphia, PA.
The Divabetic Shop features perfect Valentine's Day 2012 gifts for sweethearts of all ages and genders. A portion of each sale benefits Divabetic's diabetes outreach programs.

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For Divabetic, Power of Love is not only a Grammy-award winning album by Luther Vandross, the organization’s inspiration, but also, a guiding principle for our unique brand of health and wellness programming. This month, we shine the spotlight on love to support those living with, at risk of and affected by diabetes.

Max "Mr. Divabetic" Szadek, Founder and Executive Director of Divabetic