Divabetic Sizzles in August

Aug. 2, 2010 - PRLog -- New York, NY - Divabetic, one of the country’s leading health and wellness nonprofits for those living with, at risk of and affected by diabetes, announces an exciting line-up of August programs and special events. From Sight and the City to The Charlie’s Angels of Diabetes Care to Diva Talk in the Doctor’s Office, Divabetic invites the public to show-up, tune-in and log-on to live well and live healthy.

Divabetic Club NYC: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 6:30-8:30 PM
McBurney YMCA – Klutner Room
125 West 14th Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues), NYC
Free Admission

The theme of the meeting is "Sight and the City” and will focus on diabetic retinopathy and the importance of proper eye care for diabetes self-care management. Divabetic’s own resident “MC” Max “Mr. Divabetic” Szadek, will lead stellar cast of presenters to cover topics such as proper eye care, makeup ideas for women who wear glasses, the best eye frames for your face, the real facts concerning food labels and how to “focus” on the fun when your fitness regime gets to be routine. Presenters include:

•   Catherine Schuller, Divabetic Image & Style Advisor
•   Carole Yass, RD, CDE
•   Katherine Adamenko, Fitness Expert
•   Christine Campanelli, Cake Artist
•   Yago, Yagolicious Makeup, Makeup Artist
•   Anthony Curreri, MD, Beth Israel Medical Center
•   Jessica Hughson, Eye Care Specialist, Lighthouse International
•   Henry Cruz, Diabetes Advocate

Diva Talk Radio: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 6 PM
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1
Diva Call-in line: 347-215-8551

Join Mr. Divabetic for an all-star line-up of real divas and Jessica Issler, RD, CDE, one of Divabetic’s "Charlie’s Angels of Diabetes Outreach" for a lively discussion of hot topics and a special segment, Diabetes Numerology, based on Divabetic’s free game book (available online: http://www.divabetic.org), which examines the significance of numbers in diabetes self-care. Tune-in and call-in to get inspired, give a shout-out or to support someone you know living with, at risk of and/or affected by diabetes.

Divabetic Webinar, Tuesday, August 17, 2010, 3-4 PM
How to Talk To Your Doctor – Free Webinar
Space is limited.
To reserve a webinar seat, visit: http://www.gotomeeting.com
(Enter Meeting ID#: 449948561)

One of the challenges people living with diabetes have is keeping in close contact with their doctor. Mr. Divabetic and co-presenter, Brian Pongracz MSN, ACNP-BC, ECG Program Manager - CLINiLABS Inc., team up to help you learn how to maximize the time spent with your doctor and keep the lines of communication open as you manage your diabetes health plan. Space is limited for this free diabetes education program. Reserve your webinar seat today.

Divabetic® is a national nonprofit inspired by women living with, at risk of and affected by diabetes. Divabetic presents wellness with a wow through highly engaged, non-traditional events and programs to promote prevention, early action and education. For more information, visit: http://www.divabetic.org or call 917-648-0393.

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Divabetic® is a national nonprofit inspired by women living with and at risk of diabetes. Divabetic presents wellness with a wow through highly engaged, non-traditional events and programs to promote prevention, early action and education.