Divabetic Presents March of the Divas to Change Lives by Changing Attitudes about Diabetes

March 1, 2012 - PRLog -- (New York, NY) – In 2011 more than 1 million Americans were diagnosed with diabetes and every day many suffer alone or in silence. During the month of March, Divabetic (http://www.divabetic.org), one of the country’s leading health and wellness nonprofits known for its Glam More, Fear Less style of diabetes outreach, invites those living with, at risk of and affected by diabetes on a remarkable journey to mobilize those who need comfort and those who can make a difference. Divabetic’s March of the Divas includes an exciting line-up of discoveries and opportunities to prevent and manage a disease now considered a global crisis. A Kristin Chenoweth-inspired live podcast, a highly anticipated Fruit Suit appearance in New York’s Times Square and an online member and fundraising campaign highlight a month full of diabetes engagement to observe Women’s History Month, Saint Patrick’s Day and Diabetes Alert Day, diva-style!

“This month our goal to change lives by changing attitudes starts with the hashtag, #Marchofthedivas,” states Max “Mr. Divabetic” Szadek, founder and executive director. He continues, “Share it, pin it, like it support it and help us raise our collective voices for women and their families affected by diabetes. We’re asking each member of the global community for one donation, one click, one fan, follower, like, hashtag and pin to support our unique brand of diabetes outreach which embraces the challenge of wellness in a glam new way.”

The month gets underway March 1 on Mr. Divabetic’s YouTube Channel with the releases of March of Divas(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fy6F64qRLU) and Carb Kitty (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2W7cVvN-uo)-carbohydrate counting in a glam new way. On Divabetic’s podcast channel, Diva TalkRadio, the schedule includes Studio d: Symptoms of Diabetes (http://ow.ly/9n3h2) featuring Judi Wilcox, RD, CDE (Hollywood Fl) premiering March 5 and Diabetes Roundtable Inspired by Kristin Chenoweth (http://ow.ly/9n2iN ), a live podcast March 13 at 6:00 p.m. (ET). Diabetes Roundtable is a 30 minute celebrity-inspired whirlwind of wellness, laughs and diabetes education. In honor of the green, this episode features a menu review of healthy dining choices at Slainte Irish Pub and Restaurant. 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 Tuesday, March 27, Mr. Divabetic heads unerringly to New York’s Times Square to promote Diabetes Alert Day with the American Diabetes Association. Fashionably attired in his iconic Fruit Suit, Mr. Divabetic promises to put a new spin on The Big Apple. For more event details, visit Divabetic’s online calendar (http://www.divabetic.org/index.php?page=calendar&view=2011-06-11&month=2011-4).

Throughout the month, Divabetic campaigns for community solidarity and dollars for divas. Visit the Divabetic website (http://bit.ly/donatedivabetic)  or Divabetic on the social fundraising networks, Causecast (http://nonprofit.causecast.org/nonprofit/divabetic)  or Crowdrise (http://www.crowdrise.com/divabetic) , to join or support diabetes awareness and education for women and their families. Divabetic depends upon grants and public donations to fund programs that reach and connect through games, glucose inspiration and glamour.

To learn more, join the conversation on the Divabetic Facebook Fan Page(http://www.facebook.com/divabeticorg) and Facebook Group Page (http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/22748188224), follow Divabetic on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mrdivabetic) , connect on LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdivabetic) , pin Divabetic favorites on Pinterest (http://www.pinterest.com/divabeticorg) , subscribe to Divabetic Diabetes Daily Wire (http://paper.li/mrdivabetic/1315334756) and Divabetic blog (http://divabetic.wordpress.com), visit Divabetic online and remember to tag #Marchofthedivas.

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Divabetic® is a national nonprofit inspired by the late R&B legend Luther Vandross and women living with and at risk of diabetes. Divabetic presents wellness with a wow through highly engaged programs to promote prevention, early action and education.