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3/02/2010 ~ Diabetes Coordinator and Author William “Lee” Dubois

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Diabetes Living Today® radio program, provides listeners with education, inspiration and motivation to live healthy and well with diabetes. Whether you have diabetes or know someone who does Diabetes Living Today® radio program offers experience, insight, education and tips to manage life with diabetes. Through interviews, including “World Class” Research Scientist, physicians and people living with diabetes, living well tips and questions from the listening audience, host Kitty Castellini and Endocrinologist Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. are there every step of the way to offer guidance, advice, and most of all, support.

This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview William “Lee” DuBois, Diabetes Coordinator and Author. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

About the Author:

William “Lee” Dubois is the Diabetes Coordinator of the non-profit Pecos Valley Medical Center in Northern New Mexico where he supervises the diabetes education and health care of over 250 patients. He is a community faculty member for the diabetes specialty program of Project ECHO at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, where he is engaged in teaching community health workers diabetes education skills via tele-medicine. Lee, a Type-1 Diabetic himself, is also the host of Diabetes P.A.L. (Peer Assisted Learning), a state-wide weekly phone-in support and education program for newly diagnosed diabetics sponsored by the Division of Endocrinology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, and Project ECHO.

He writes LifeAfterDx, and internet diabetes health column, and is the author the patient hand-books:

The Born-Again Diabetic: the handbook to help you get your diabetes in control (Again)

Taming the Tiger: Your first year with diabetes

Domar al Tigre: Tu primer año con diabetes

And the soon to be released:

Beyond Fingersticks: the Continuous Glucose Monitoring revolution

for diabetes management

[Red Blood Cell Books, 2010, ISBN 978-0-9822257-3-3].

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2/23/2010 ~ Dr. Howard Goldstein, Endocrinologist

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Howard Goldstein, Endocrinologist. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Howard Goldstein

Dr. Howard Goldstein is a busy endocrinologist at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Hamilton, N.J., and he has been involved in the practice of Diabetes since completion of his Fellowship in 1965 at The Joslin Clinic in Boston, Massachusetts. He served as Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He was Staff Physician a The Joslin Clinic 1965 to 1977 and President of American Diabetes Association - Massachusetts 1986 to 1988. In 1992 to 1997 he was Chairman, Diabetes Disease State Management Team -HIP OF NEW JERSEY.

Dr. Goldstein was Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine 1997 to 2004 at UMDNJ, in New Brunswick, N.J. He was founding president of the Leadership Council - American Diabetes Association of New Jersey 2001-2003. Dr. Goldstein stays clinically active at his Robert Wood Johnson endocrine office in Hamilton, NJ. He is a member of the consulting staff at The Medical Center at Princeton. He is an avid learner, has a quick dance step, and is a prolific physician educator.

2/16/2010 ~ Diabetes Management with Dr. Lawrence Wallach, Endocrinologist

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Lawrence Wallach, Endocrinologist. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Lawrence Wallach

Dr. Wallach is presently a clinical endocrinologist practicing in Delaware County, PA., for 35 years. He is a native New Yorker and graduated Queens College in 1965, where he also briefly taught Biology while on a graduate assistantship. Dr. Wallach attended Hahnemann Medical College where he received full academic scholarships in his junior and senior year and was elected Secretary-Treasurer of the AOA Honor Society in his junior year.

Dr. Wallach interned in San Francisco in 1969-70 and then spent the next two years in the United States Public Health Service (Indian Health Branch) in Winslow, AZ., (where he often stood on the corner). In 1973, he was a medical resident at the University of Vermont, followed by two years at McGill University Hospitals in Montreal, Canada as a fellow in Endocrinology.

Dr. Wallach has been actively involved in teaching young physicians in his career and holds academic appointments at both Drexel and Temple Universities. He has sat on the boards of several medical societies and is a past president of the Philadelphia Endocrine Society.

Dr. Wallach is married to Paula for “41 years” and they have four sons and five grandsons.

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February 9, 2010 ~ “12 Steps To Better Diabetes Management” with Marc Lichter, editor of Diabetes Health Monitor

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Marc Lichter, editor of Diabetes Health Monitor Magazine. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Marc Lichter, Managing/Senior Editor, Health Monitor Network

Marc Lichter brings 30 years of editorial experience to Health Monitor Network, the leading provider of patient-education publications, including Diabetes Health Monitor. Marc has been the lead editor of Diabetes Health Monitor since August 2008, and he’s been instrumental in making the publication ever more useful to those with diabetes. Among his goals has been to raise awareness of the condition by increasing celebrity input, helping everyone realize that diabetes can affect anyone, no matter how rich or famous they might be. Simultaneously, Diabetes Health Monitor stresses the everyday concerns of all those with diabetes in an effort to help them improve their lives from day to day.

Just prior to joining the Health Monitor team, Marc was executive editor at Caring Today, where he brought his expertise and first-hand knowledge regarding how to assist the seriously ill and the family caregivers responsible for their well-being to that company’s print and web products. As the content director for Caring Today, he was responsible for, among other things, the creation of “The Basic Caregiver Guide,” “The Diabetes Caregiver Guide,” “The Caregiver Guide to Respite Care,” and “The COPD Caregiver Guide.” He also authored the popular caregiver blog entitled “The Caring Mind.” Marc was recently named the editor in charge of www.healthmonitor.com, and he is dedicated to making that site more interactive, informative and user-friendly.

Marc, who attended Case Western Reserve University, is the widowed father of one daughter, of whom he is immensely proud.

Quote:

“Learning about one’s illness, how to get the most from the patient-doctor relationship, and the need to balance caregiving with one’s own well-being are paramount,” says Health Monitor Network Managing/Senior Editor Marc Lichter. “Having dealt with my loved ones’ serious health issues, I understand the importance of bringing solid information to those facing similar concerns.”

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February 2, 2010 ~ Diabetes Living Today® ~ No Sugar Added® Open Forum with Dr. Paul J. Lawyer, guest co-host

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will host their No Sugar Added® “open forum.” Dr. Paul J. Lawyer will be guest co-host for Kitty who is attending a “Diabetes Health Screening” at Florida Memorial University in Miami Gardens, Fl. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Paul J. Lawyer

Paul graduated in 1989 from Albright college in Reading PA. He received a D.M.D. degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey Dental School in 1994. He then completed a General Practice Residency Program at West Jersey Health System, Camden.( Now Virtua Health System.) He has been in private practice since, as a partner at Atco Family Dentistry P.A. in Atco NJ.

Paul is an attending Dentist at the Residency Program in Camden, and on staff at Virtua in the Dental Department. He is an active member of the Southern (NJ) Dental Society, where he has served as President, as well as the the New Jersey Dental Association, where he represents the Southern (NJ) Dental Society as State Trustee, as well as on the Dental Benefits Committee. He is also a member of the American Dental Association.

In his practice he treats patients from 2 to 92, (some even a little older!), in most phases of dentistry He particularly enjoys cosmetic and restorative treatment.

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January 26, 2010 ~ Diabetes Living Today® ~ No Sugar Added® Open Forum

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will host their No Sugar Added® “open forum.” Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Photo Above: Kitty Castellini & Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr.

January 19, 2010 ~ Riva Greenberg, Author of “50 Diabetes Myths Than Can Ruin Your Life”

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Riva Greenberg, author of “50 Diabetes Myths That Can Ruin Your Life and the 50 Diabetes Truths Than Can Save It and, The ABCs Of Loving Yourself With Diabetes. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Riva Greenberg

Having lived with type 1 diabetes for 37 years, Riva is committed through her research, writing and lectures to help others live an exceptional life, not despite having diabetes but because of it, using diabetes as a catalyst to create a healthier, happier, more meaningful life. Riva is the author of “50 Diabetes Myths That Can Ruin Your Life: And the 50 Diabetes Truths That Can Save It” and “The ABCs Of Loving Yourself With Diabetes.” Riva has conducted more than 140 interviews with people living with diabetes, family members and diabetes professionals to inform her work and research. Riva travels across the U.S. delivering educational/motivational presentations to fellow patients as a peer-mentor and coaches patients to achieve better health. Riva also writes a blog on her web site, diabetesstories.com.

Experience

Riva is a communications professional with over twenty-five years experience in advertising, marketing, branding and change communication. Riva has provided strategic communications consulting for major corporations, creating motivational health and financial campaigns, and organizational change communications for companies in turn-around. Her clients have included: Bank of America, Booz Allen & Hamilton, Clarion, Epson, Federal Express, Hitachi, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, Kenneth Cole, Kraft/General Foods, MetLife, National Service-Learning Partnership, Pitney Bowes, Pfizer and Sutter Health.

Riva has served as Director of Global Communications for Xceed Worldwide Group, Creative Director for Dentsu, Japan, one of the world’s largest advertising agencies and Creative Supervisor at Compton, Inc, New York City. In 2009 she was an advisor to Roche at their Diabetes Care Social Media Summit.

Awards

Distinctions: first place in the 2008 ‘Inspired by Diabetes Creative Expression competition’ sponsored by Eli Lilly and the International Diabetes Federation; the Gold Quill award from the International Association of Business Communicators; the ACE Award of Excellence for employee-relations communication and the Business Insurance Award of Excellence. Her first book, “The ABC of Loving Yourself,” published by Random House, won the Australian Children’s Book of the Year award.

Education

BA, Communication & Art, Magna cum Laude, SUNY at Buffalo. Riva has lived and worked in Copenhagen, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney.

AFFILIATIONS

Riva serves on the Advisory Board of Mount Sinai’s and Methodist Hospital’s Diabetes Center in New York City and the editorial committee of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

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January 12, 2010 ~ Diabetes Management with Dr. Louis C. Hanel, Endocrinologist

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Louis C. Hanel on diabetes management . Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Louis C. Hanel, Endocrinologist

Dr Louis C Haenel, IV, DO grew up in Cherry Hill and attended CH East HS. He attended Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA where he majored in biology and minored in athletic training. While at Ursinus, he captained both the football & track teams. He graduated from the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his internship and residency at UMDNJ-SOM/ Kennedy Memorial Hospital system. He completed his Endocrine fellowship training in diabetes, metabolism, and medical genetics at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina.

After completion of his medical training, Dr Haenel went on to join his father Dr Louis Haenel, III, DO in private practice in Stratford, NJ. They are both on volunteer faculty at UMDNJ-SOM in Stratford where they teach the core didactic lecture series to the second year medical students. Dr Haenel has an inpatient clinical teaching service as well, where 3^rd and 4^th year students have an opportunity to work with interns, residents, and fellows. Dr Haenel is the associate program director of the UMDNJ-SOM endocrinology fellowship program and director of the American College of Osteopathic Internists endocrinology section.

Dr Haenel lectures and teaches extensively and has been an invited lecturer at many local and national conferences. He has authored several papers in peer reviewed journals and has been recognized for excellence in teaching with multiple “Teacher of the Year” and “Golden Apple” awards. He and his wife live in Haddonfield with their three children where he remains active in array of athletics.

December 29, 2009 ~ Dr. Raul Rosenthal, Bariatric Surgery ~ The Cleveland Clinic

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Diabetes Living Today® radio program, provides listeners with education, inspiration and motivation to live healthy and well with diabetes. Whether you have diabetes or know someone whoo does Diabetes Living Today® radio program offers experience, insight, education and tips to manage life with diabetes. Through interviews, including “World Class” Research Scicntist, physicians and people living with diabetes, living well tips and questions from the listening audience, host Kitty Castellini and Endocrinologist Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. are there every step of the way to offer guidance, advice and most of all, support.

This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Raul Rosenthal, Bariatric Surgery from The Cleveland Clinic ~ Florida. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) on Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call IN: 856-696-0092.

Raul Rosenthal MD FACS

Graduate of Medical School in Rosario , Argentina. Trained as a general surgeon at the Provincial Hospital in Rosario, Argentina between 1981 and 1983. Emigrated to Germany to repeat general surgical residency training between 1983 and 1990. Revalidated the MD degree and obtained title of general surgeon from the German Society of Surgeons. Worked as attending surgeon until 1993 at the University Hospital, Krankenhaus Nordwest , Frankfurt, Germany. Emigrated to the US to work as a research fellow in MIS at UCLA/Cedars Sinai Medical Center until 1996. Obtained MD degree ECFMG and repeated surgical residency training at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Since 1999 Chief Department of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Rosenthal is an Associate professor of surgery at the University of South Florida and is the Director of the Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Fellowship Program at Cleveland Clinic, Weston Florida. Dr. Rosenthal is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons and Honorary Fellow of the German Society of Visceral Surgery. He is an Active Member of the Board of Governors of SAGES. Medical Editor for Bariatric Times. Chair of the International Centers of Excellence Program in Bariatric Surgery of the SRC. Co-Chair of the Go Global Initiative, SAGES. Dr. Rosenthal is the Chair of the International Committee of the ASMBS and member of the Executive Board of the Fellowship Council. He is in addition an Active Member of the institutional Relations, Clinical Outcomes and Emerging Technology Committees of The American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. Dr. Rosenthal has published over 150 papers in peer reviewed journals, he is the editor of 3 textbooks in general and endoscopic surgery and author of over 50 chapters in general surgery books.

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12/22/09 ~ Endocrinologist Dr. Tony Deluzio from Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical

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Diabetes Living Today® radio program, provides listeners with education, inspiration and motivation to live healthy and well with diabetes. Whether you have diabetes or know someone whoo does Diabetes Living Today® radio program offers experience, insight, education and tips to manage life with diabetes. Through interviews, including “World Class” Research Scicntist, physicians and people living with diabetes, living well tips and questions from the listening audience, host Kitty Castellini and Endocrinologist Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. are there every step of the way to offer guidance, advice and most of all, support.

This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Tony Deluzio, Endocrinologist from Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) on Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call IN: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Tony Deluzio

Born in 1966 in Tripoli Libya, Dr Deluzio Currently resides in Bordentown, N.J. with his three daughters (Emily age 12, Ava & Amelia 3 yr old twins) and wife Rita.

Dr Deluzio received his B.S. at the University of Pennsylvania where he played varsity football for four years and was a member of three Ivy League championship football teams.

Dr Deluzio received his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences in Kansas City in 1995 where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Dr Deluzio did his residencies in Internal Medicine and Clinical Pathology at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia Pa..

After Residency, Dr Deluzio completed a combined Endocrinology and Research Fellowship at Temple University Hospital. During Fellowship his research interests involved Free Fatty Acids and their relationship with Insulin Resistance.

After Fellowship, Dr. Deluzio opened a solo Endocrinology Office in Shelby, N.C. He also was the Director of a large Diabetes Center overseeing up to seven CDEs at one time. During his time in clinical practice, Dr Deluzio was on multiple National Speaker Panels and continues to participate in Type 2 Diabetes Clinical Trials.

In 2006 Dr Deluzio Joined Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Company in Princeton N.J. From 2006 -2008 Dr Deluzio held the position of Medical Scientific Director with his primary focus being on Interactions with other Endocrinologists to help improve patient outcomes in regards to their Diabetes.

Currently, Dr Deluzio is the Clinical Director at Novo Nordisk for NovoLog Mix 70/30 and all medical Devices. This role includes the direction of all Novo Nordisk sponsored clinical trials and Publications that pertain to his assigned therapeutic areas. In His current role at Novo Nordisk Dr Deluzio frequently lectures on the treatment of type 2 Diabetes both in the U.S. and Internationally. His work on medical devices is focused on Injection Devices and Insulin Pumps.

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December 15, 2009 ~ Dr. Eric Orth, Endocrinologist

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will Interview Dr. Eric Orth, Endocrinologist from Internal Medicine Associates, Bloomington, IN. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Eric Orth

Dr. Eric Orth grew up in Oklahoma and went to college at Oklahoma State University. He obtained his bachelors of science in physics in 1995 and my doctor of osteopathic medicine in 2000. Dr. Orth completed his residency at the University of Illinois in 2003 and completed an additional year as chief resident of internal medicine. Dr. Orth finished his fellowship in diabetes, metabolism and endocrinology in 2006 at the University of Missouri.

Dr. Orth enjoys general endocrinology and has varied interests, including lipid disorders, bone metabolism disorders as well as performing thyroid US and FNA. He completed certification for clinical densitometry and clinical hypertension. Dr. Orth has been recognized by the NCQA for excellence in diabetes care.

He is currently practicing clinical endocrinology at Internal Medicine Associates, a multispecialty group in Bloomington Indiana, and has been working at IMA since graduation from fellowship in 2006. Additionally, Dr. Orth performs lectures for the second year medical student students at Indiana University in Bloomington, as an assistant clinical professor of medicine.

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12/08/09 ~ “Racing to Cure Diabetes with Team Type 1 and Team Type 2″

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Diabetes Living Today® radio program, provides listeners with education, inspiration and motivation to live healthy and well with diabetes. Whether you have diabetes or know someone whoo does Diabetes Living Today® radio program offers experience, insight, education and tips to manage life with diabetes. Through interviews, including “World Class” Research Scicntist, physicians and people living with diabetes, living well tips and questions from the listening audience, host Kitty Castellini and Endocrinologist Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. are there every step of the way to offer guidance, advice and most of all, support.

This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Joe Eldridge from Team Type 1 and Peter Cowley from Team Type 2. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) on Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call IN: 856-696-0092.

“Winners of the eight-person team division of the Race Across America.”

Joe Eldridge

Joe Eldridge’s passion for cycling, shared with fellow collegiate cyclist Phil Southerland (who also has diabetes), led to the creation of Team Type 1 in 2004. Two years later, Team Type 1 won the first of two corporate team division titles in the Race Across America (RAAM), and in 2008, their inaugural pro season, Team Type 1 compiled 45 victories and placed two riders in the Olympics. Now their mission is growing even larger.

“Team Type 1 is a support system,” Eldridge said. “Every day we inspire each other to test more often, to make adjustments in our routine to be that much better. ”

Eldridge was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at age 10. But that didn’t stop him from becoming a competitive cyclist (after stints in soccer, football, and triathlons). Not being a terrific swimmer or runner led him to take up track cycling at Auburn University, where he and Southerland - who raced against him in college - laid the groundwork for Team Type 1.

With their sights set on simply finishing RAAM in 2006, they surprised themselves with a victory. A year later, they won the eight-person corporate team title again - in record time. Now Eldridge looks forward to achieving the same success in his third professional season. In 2009, he won more than 20 races on the track, including “Rider of the Year” honors at the Dick Lane Velodrome in East Point, Ga.

“We have a strong group of riders, experienced management, great sponsors, and an important message,” he said. “Everything is in place for us to have another great year, both on and off the bike.”

Photo courtesy of Marco Quezada Photography: Joe Eldridge Team Type 1

Peter Cowley

There could not be a more perfect candidate for the Team Type 2 cycling team than Peter Cowley.

Already an avid cyclist who has seen several editions of the Tour de France in person, the Milwaukee, and Wisconsin resident is also an associate director at the local American Diabetes Association chapter. He annually organizes the popular Tour de Cure fund-raising ride, of which so many Team Type 1 and Team Type 2 riders participate in around the nation.

He arrived at the team’s January training camp in Santa Barbara, California, tipping the scales more than 325 pounds. But through practice of a balanced diet and daily exercise that involved pedaling as much as he could when he wasn’t working, Cowley shed more than 25 pounds over the next six months.

His battle to overcome Type 2 diabetes has not been the only one he has been fighting. A pair of herniated discs in his back (a condition that leads to irritation of spinal nerves and can cause back and leg pain) made cycling painful at times. But the 42-year-old says he is ready to go.

“I want to be a spokesman for cycling as a lifestyle choice for people with diabetes,” he said. “I was flattered to be asked to be a part of the team. I get so much satisfaction speaking that special language to others that have diabetes.”

Photo courtesy of Marco Quezada Photography: Peter Cowley Team Type 2

“Team Type1 and Team Type2 are sponsored by Lantus (www.lantus.com) and Apidra (www.apidra.com), manufactured by sanofi-aventis.”

12/01/09 ~ Diabetes Living Today® ~ No Sugar Added® Open Forum

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November 24, 2009 ~ Managing Diabetes with Dr. Steven Nagelberg, Endocrinologist

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Steven Nagelberg, Endocrinologist. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Steven Nagelberg

Born in Hollywood, Florida in 1953, Dr. Steven Nagelberg became a New Yorker by the age of four. He attended Bucknell University before enrolling in Columbia University’s College of Physician & Surgeons in 1974 where he was named to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Following medical school, Dr. Nagelberg completed a three year residency in internal medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. He subsequently became a Clinical Fellow in the Clinical Endocrinology Branch at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. After being recruited to the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pa in 1985, he moved to Cherry Hill, New Jersey with his wife and two children. In 1987, Dr. Nagelberg joined a private practice of endocrinologists, Endocrine Metabolic Associates, in Bala Cynwyd, PA. He is now the senior member of that group which comprises seven endocrinologists and one nurse practitioner - it is presently the largest private practice endocrinology group in the Delaware Valley.

Dr. Nagelberg was Board Certified in Internal Medicine in 1981 and then Board Certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism in 1985. He served as Physician Secretary for the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board of the American Board of Internal Medicine followed by six years as a full Board Member. He still writes for the ABIM as a member of the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism SEP Committee. Dr. Nagelberg formerly served on the Endocrine Society’s Clinical Initiative Committee and is currently a member of the Endocrine Society’s Planning Committee for the annual Clinical Endocrinology Update meeting. He is currently Clinical Professor of Medicine at Drexel University’s College of Medicine and Section Head, Metabolic Diseases and Endocrinology at Aria Health. He has been named a “Top Doc” year after year by Philadelphia Magazine and one of “America’s Top Physicians” by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. Dr. Nagelberg is a Fellow of both the American College of Physicians and the American College of Endocrinologists.

Photo Above: Dr. Steven Nagelberg

November 17, 2009 ~ Diabetes Living Today® Celebrates “100 Broadcast” with The Diabetes Research Institute and Roche Diagnostic

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will celebrate their “100 Broadcast” of Diabetes Living Today® featuring their No Sugar Added® approach. To mark this milestone Dr. Antonello Pileggi from the Diabetes Research Institute in Miami. Fl. will be giving an update on the Diabetes 2.0 conference on research to find a cure. Mr. Daniel J. Kane, Vice President, Diabetes Care Marketing, Roche Diagnostic Corporation in Indianapolis, IN will be talking about helping people with diabetes find more meaning in the value of their blood glucose numbers. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Antonello Pileggi, M.D., Ph.D.

Antonello Pileggi is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and the Director of Pre-clinical Cell Processing and Translational Models at the Diabetes Research Institute.

Dr. Pileggi’s primary research interests lie in transplantation immunobiology, autoimmunity and beta cell replacement therapies. His work focuses on developing cytoprotective strategies and maximizing the number and quality of transplantable islets. In addition, he is studying ways to improve long-term engraftment to redue the number of islets needed for each transplant procedure.

As a key member of the DRI’s multidisciplinary task force, Dr. Pilegi is working to develop ore sensitive tests to predict and assess islet viability. He contributes to the Institute’s research and academic activities including the development and testing of new transplant sites, cytoprotection, immunomodulation, tolerance, xeontransplantation, stem cell technology and clinical islet transplantation.

Dr. Pileggi received his medical degree from the University of Pavia Medical School in Italy. He subsequently earned his Ph.D. in Experimental and Microsurgery from the same institution.

Dr. Pileggi has authored many books and peer-reviewed publications in the field of organ and cellular transplantation, and has reviewed articles for several international scientific journals. He is a member of numerous scientific organizations and has served on research grant panels for international agencies.

Photo Above: Dr. Antonello Pileggi

Daniel J. Kane

Vice President, Diabetes Care Marketing

Roche Diagnostics Corporation

Dan Kane was named Vice President Marketing, Diabetes Care in June of 2008. Dan held the Vice President Sales role in Diabetes Care from November of 2001 to June of 2008.

Dan joined Roche Diagnostics in 1989 as a Retail Account Manager in Rochester, New York, and over the past 20 years has held several management positions including National Account Manager, Regional Business Manager, Global Marketing Manager, Group Marketing Manager (Global) and Area Business Sales Director for Hospital and Health Care Professionals (HCP).

Dan holds a BS in Marketing from Rochester Institute of Technology and an Associates in Business Administration from Broome Community College, New York. Prior to joining Roche Diagnostics, Dan was employed by Unisys Corporation for 2 years as a sales representative.

Photo Above: Mr. Daniel J. Kane

11/10/09 ~ Diabetes Management with Dr. Louis C. Hanel, Endocrinologist

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This week Kitty and “guest co-host” Dr. Louis C. Hanel (filling in for Dr. Fallon) will talk about diabetes management . Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Guest Co-host Dr. Louis C. Hanel, Endocrinologist

November 3, 2009 ~ Diabetes Living Today® ~ No Sugar Added® Open Forum

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Photo Above: Kitty Castellini & Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr.

10/27/09 ~ Diabetes Self Management with Certified Diabetes Educator & Registered Dietitian

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Stephanie A. Smith, RD, CDE and Marita J. Schroy, RN, BSN, CDE from Underwood-Memorial Hospital. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Stephanie A. Smith, RD, CDE

Preferred Telephone: (856) 686-5167

Present Position:

Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator

Educates in-patient and outpatients in Underwood Memorial Hospital’s Diabetes Self Management Program.

Develops meal plans, counsels and teaches people with diabetes to become self sufficient in managing their diabetic needs at the same time providing nutritional guidance to all patients as needed.

Education:

Bachelor Science Nutrition, Messiah College, Grantham PA - 2001

Sodexho Dietetic Internship, Philadelphia, PA -2003

Registered Dietitian

Certified Diabetes Educator

Marita J. Schroy, RN, BSN, CDE

Underwood Memorial Hospital, Coordinator, Patient & Community Education

(856) 853-2141

Present Position:

Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Educator

Coordinator of Underwood Memorial Hospital’s Diabetes Self Management Program

Keeping all educators informed with current knowledge especially related to diabetes.

Teaching individuals Diabetic, self management skills to become champions in their health.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Wagner College, Staten Island NY-1980

Registered Nurse

Certified Diabetes Educator since 1998

Photo Above: Stephanie A. Smith, RD, CDE & Marita J. Schroy, RN, BSN, CDE

10/20/09 ~ U.S. Healthcare on Life Support with Dr. Stephen E. Weinberg

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Stephen E. Weinberg from Cardiovascular Associates in Cherry Hill. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Stephen E. Weinberg

Stephen E. Weinberg, MD, FACC, FACP was born and raised in New York. He attended the University of Delaware and has a degree in Chemical Engineering. He then received his MD degree from Hahnemann Medical College in 1971 and trained at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, N.Y. in internal medicine. He completed his cardiology fellowship in 1978. From 1974 to 1976, he was in the Air Force and was stationed at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City as a Captain and then Major. He served as chairman of the Department of Medicine. He joined Cardiovascular Associates in Cherry Hill in 1978 and is Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at UMDNJ/SOM. He is the author of a book entitled “U.S. Healthcare on Life Support: Resuscitating the Dying System”. Dr. Weinberg has lectured in various regions of the country on healthcare financing and also at the Wharton Healthcare MBA program at the University of Pennsylvania. His hobbies include photography, traveling and gardening. He married to Denise, for 39 years, who graciously puts up with his travel lust.

Photo Above: Dr. Stephen E. Weinberg

10/13/09 ~ Dr. Javier Morales on Diabetes Management

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Javier Morales, Internal Medicine from Advanced Internal Medicine Group. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Javier Morales

Dr. Morales is in private practice with the Advanced Internal Medicine Group in New Hyde Park, NY. After having graduated from UMDNJ-NJ Medical School, his medical training included residencies at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and North Shore University Hospital where he served as Chief Medical Resident. He serves on multiple committees at St. Francis Hospital in Roslyn, N.Y. and in addition to several publications, has served as principal investigator for several different studies and clinical trials. He is active in the educational sector having presented at many Pri-Med symposiums. He also serves as clinical instructor for several nurse practitioner programs, physician assistant programs, in addition to the internal medicine residency program at North Shore University Hospital and Winthrop University Hospital. In addition to being an avid musician and percussionist, Dr. Morales is fluent in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

Photo Above: Dr. Javier Morales

10/06/09 ~ Diabetes Living Today® ~ No Sugar Added™ Open Forum

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will host their No Sugar Added™ “open forum.” Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Photo Above: Kitty Castellini & Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr.

9/29/09 ~ Vascular Disease and Diabetes with Dr. Joseph P. Costabile

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Joseph P. Costabile, Vascular Surgeon from Virtua Surgical Group. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Joseph P. Costabile

Dr. Joseph P. Costabile grew up in North Jersey and graduated from The Pingry School in 1972. He attended college at Ohio Wesleyan University and graduated with a B.A. in 1976 with majors in both Chemistry and Bacteriology. Dr. Costabile subsequently graduated from UMDNJ, RutgersMedical School, Camden in 1986. Dr. Costabile stayed on at Cooper Hospital for his General Surgery Internship and residency. Upon completing his General surgery training, Dr. Costabile then did a trauma fellowship at Cooper hospital’s trauma center until 1992. Dr. Costabile completed a Vascular surgery fellowship at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, N.J. in 1995 and then rejoined the faculty at Cooper hospital from 1995 until 1998. Dr. Costabile joined Surgical Group of South Jersey in 1998 until the present. Dr. Costabile is involved with the United States Navy Reserves and has a commission as an officer and general/trauma and vascular surgeon. Dr. Costabile has also completed two tours of duty in Kuwait and Iraq in 2005 and 2008 respectively. Dr. Costabile is very proud to serve our nation and our men and women in uniform. His areas of interest in vascular surgery are venous disease, endovascular surgery and wound care. His hobbies are fishing, skiing and fitness training. Dr. Costabile is married to Yolanda for the past eleven years, but as she puts it only nine years together, due to his overseas deployments.

Photo Above: Dr. Joseph P. Costabile

9/22/09 ~ Diabetes Living Today® ~ No Sugar Added™ Open Forum

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Photo Above: Kitty Castellini & Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr.

9/15/09 _ Peripheral Vascular Disease with Dr. Elias A. Iliadis

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This week Dr. Fallon and “guest co-host” Dr. Steven Kaufman (filling in for Kitty) will interview Cardologist Dr. Elias A. Iliadis from Cooper University Hospital. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Guest Co-host Dr. Steven Kaufman, Endocrinologist

Dr. Kaufman graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Rutgers University in New Brunswick. He attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine residency at Case Western Reserve University, and a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at the University of Pittsburgh. He is an assistant professor of Medicine at Cooper University Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine and Dentistry. He practices clinical endocrinology, regularly teaches medical students, interns and residents, and is a regular contributor to medical journals. Dr. Kaufman is the co-principle investigator of the Camden Citywide Diabetes Collaborative. This multipronged, citywide effort aims to improve diabetes care at the patient, practice, and community level within Camden.

His hobbies include playing with his family, running marathons and reading non-fiction books.

Photo Above: Dr. Steven Kaufman

Dr. Elias A. Iliadis

Clinical Cardiologist Elias A. Iliadis, M.D., will answer your questions about diagnosis and treatment for PVD, and heart disease. Dr. Iliadis is Medical Director of Noninvasive Vascular Intervention, Cooper Heart Institute; Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Memorial Hospital of Salem County; and Assistant Professor of Medicine, UMDNJ-RWJMS at Camden. He is board certified in Internal Medicine in three and two cardiology specialties Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Iliadis graduated from UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and completed an internship and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pa. He completed his fellowship training in cardiology was a Fellow at the University of Michigan Medical Center.

Dr. Iliadis’ special interests include: coronary artery disease and intervention, heart attack care, peripheral vascular disease and intervention, nuclear cardiology and noninvasive vascular disease assessment. He sees patients in his office in Voorhees.

Photo Above: Dr. Elias A. Iliadis

9/08/09 ~ Diabetes Management and Education with Endocrinologist Dr. Kevin Furlong

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Endocrinologist Dr. Kevin Furlong from Jefferson Medical College. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Kevin Furlong

Dr. Furlong graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. He attended medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency and fellowship in endocrinology at Thomas Jefferson University. Currently, he is an assistant professor of medicine at Jefferson Medical College where he teaches medical students, interns, residents and fellows. He has won many teaching awards and is listed as one of the top internal medicine teachers for the Thomas Jefferson University residency program. In addition, he is also director of inpatient endocrinology services at Jefferson hospital.He is principle investigator on many clinical trials related to diabetes and obesity. In addition he has written many articles and lectures extensively on diabetes and obesity.

His hobbies include playing with his family, working out, playing golf , tennis and playing drums.

Photo Above: Dr. Kevin Furlong

9/01/09 ~ Diabetes Living Today™ No Sugar Added™ Open Forum with Special Guest Gina Capone

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will host their No Sugar Added™ “open forum,” with special guest Gina Capone. Gina just returned from The Diabetes Research Institute in Miami, FL., where she attended the “Mastering Your Diabetes” class. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Gina Capone is a long-time diabetes advocate and social media entrepreneur, having created and contributed to numerous diabetes websites, blogs and other social community forums over the last decade. In 2000 she co-founded Diabetes Talkfesthttp://Diabetestalkfest.com, a site dedicated to hosting live chats with clinical and research professionals in the field of diabetes, where she moderates the weekly discussions and authors the Diabetes Talkfest Bloghttp://DiabetesTalkFest.com/blog. She also serves as the community manager of http://Juvenation.org, the JDRF type 1 social website for people with diabetes and their families, and is an expert patient blogger on Health Central. http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/28524Among her ongoing efforts as an advocate for all diabetes patients, Gina has created and currently manages the CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) Anti-Denial Campaign website http://cgm-antidenial.ning.com, providing members with crucial information for helping those with diabetes obtain coverage for continuous glucose monitors and also The Diabetes OC (Online Community) http://thediabetesoc.com showcasing diabetes bloggers weekly.

Gina’s newest venture is the creation of a comprehensive online diabetes directory which will be coming soon.

In addition to her extensive internet and social media background, she is also a graphic designer with over 10 years experience in the field and she is always looking for more opportunities!

Gina and her husband live in New York, with their son CoCo, a Yorkshire terrier. They are looking forward to expanding their family outside of the canine category as soon as her A1c goes down into baby range.

Photo Above: Gina Capone

Photo Above: Kitty Castellini & Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr.

August 25, 2009 ~ Endocrinologist Dr. Edward B. Ruby from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Endocrinologist Dr. Edward B. Ruby from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Edward B.Ruby, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E.

Dr. Edward B. Ruby was born in Philadelphia and raised in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He graduated Atlantic City High School in 1963 and then obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at Marietta College in Marietta, Ohio. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia in June, 1971 and then completed an Internal Medicine residency at York Hospital in York, Pa. His Endocrinology Fellowship was performed at Pennsylvania State University Hospital in Hershey, Pa. Following his Endocrine Fellowship, he entered the United States Army as a Major at Landstuhl, West Germany serving as the Endocrinologist for the Armed Forces in Europe for two years. Since returning to the United States, he has worked at Thomas Jefferson University as an Assistant Professor in Medicine in the division of Endocrinology in Philadelphia and has served as the Chief of Endocrinology at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Darby, Pa. Dr. Ruby is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. Dr. Ruby enjoys the practice of endocrinology, especially caring for all of his patients, and thoroughly enjoys teaching the internal medicine residents and medical students at Thomas Jefferson University and Mercy Catholic Medical Center. He has been selected as one of “The Best Doctors in America” from 1996-present and has received Best Teacher Awards on several occasions from the Internal Medicine Residency programs at and Thomas Jefferson University Mercy Catholic Medical Center.
Dr. Ruby has served as President of the Philadelphia Endocrine Society and is also a Fellow of The American College of Physicians, a Fellow of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and a member of The Endocrine Society, The American Diabetes Association, The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research. He is also certified in the field of Bone Densitometry (interpreting bone density studies for osteoporosis).

Dr. Ruby’s hobbies include wine collecting, traveling, and gardening. However, his favorite things to do are having long distance calls with his beautiful daughter, Alisa, and son-in-law, Dr. Isaac Bash, from Santa Monica, California (almost every night) and spending his life with his wonderful wife of 39 years, Michelle.

Dr. Edward B. Ruby has two offices:

1015 Chestnut St/Suite 910/Phila., Pa. 19107—215-955-7285

1501 Lansdowne Ave./Suite 203/Darby, Pa. 19023—610-534-6260

Photo Above: Dr. Edward B. Ruby

8/18/09 ~ Family Medicine and Diabetes with Dr. Suzanne VanDerwerken

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Suzanne VanDerwerken. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Suzanne VanDerwerken

Suzanne VanDerwerken, M.D. grew up in California and attended college at Brigham Young University. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She completed her residency in family medicine at Underwood-Memorial Hospital in Woodbury, New Jersey, where she served as chief resident. After practicing emergency medicine and then several years of private practice in family medicine, she joined the faculty of the Underwood-Memorial Family Medicine Residency in 1994. Dr. VanDerwerken is currently the Chairman of the Department of Family Medicine at Underwood-Memorial Hospital. She is board certified in both Family Medicine and Adolescent Medicine.

Suzanne’s interest in diabetes is both professional and personal. In addition to treating patients in the office and hospital, she serves on the advisory board for the Underwood-Memorial Diabetes Education Program. Suzanne has over 33 years of personal experience as a patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus and received a kidney-pancreas transplant in 2000.

Suzanne and her husband Joseph live in southern New Jersey with their 3 teenage daughters. She volunteers as an art history teacher in the local elementary school and works with her church youth organization.

Photo Above: Dr. Suzanne VanDerwerken

8/11/09 ~ Treating Diabetes with Endocrinolgist Dr. Karen Agersborg

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Endocrinologist, Dr. Karen Agersborg. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Karen Agersborg

Karen Agersborg, DO, FACOI, FACE graduated medical school from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1998; eight years after working in the pharmaceutical industry.

She completed her internal medicine residency at UNDMJ; and her fellowship in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA.

Currently, she is Chief of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. This year she received the distinguished teaching award from Chestnut Hospital.

Dr. Agersborg volunteers as a physician with the Penn Athletic Club on boathouse row in Philadelphia, for the elite rowers. She rows most morning on the Schuylkill before work.

Photo Above: Dr. Karen Agersborg

8/04/09 ~ Diabetes Living Today® ~ No Sugar Added™ Open Forum

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Photo Above: Kitty Castellini & Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr.

July 28, 2009 ~ Diabetes & Infertility with Dr. Gary S. Packin

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Gary S Packin. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Gary S. Packin

Dr. Packin has been in private practice treating patients with problems of fertility and associated hormone abnormalities for 29 years. He merged his practice with the South Jersey Fertility Center in early 2003. He is currently Head of the Subsection of Reproductive Endocrinology at the Kennedy Health System in Stratford, Cherry Hill, and Turnersville New Jersey and is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Packin has served as President of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologist. He is the past Chairman of the Residency Evaluation Committee of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists and currently a consultant to The American Osteopathic Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is a founding member of the Medical Education Foundation of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is Chairman of the ad hoc Committee for Hormone Therapy of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is an appointed member of the Committee on Hormonal Therapy of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Packin has been honored by the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists having conferred upon him their most prestigious “Distinguished Service Award” in 1993 for his contribution to medical education and dedication to the advancement of women’s healthcare. He was elected as a “Distinguished Fellow” in this organization in 1991. He received a Commendation for Meritorious Service by The Board of Trustees of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists in 2004. He was honored by Kennedy Memorial Hospital in 1995 which presented him with the “Physician’s Excellence Award.” Dr. Packin has been awarded “Top Doc” honors by SJ Magazine in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. He has also been named a “Top Physician” by South Jersey Magazine in 2007 and 2008.

Dr. Packin has lectured extensively throughout the world and has published several articles on the treatment of fertility and women’s healthcare in major medical journals. He is a consultant and serves as a member of the Speaker’s Bureau of several major pharmaceutical companies including Wyeth, Berlex, Pfizer, Ortho-McNeil, and Nova Nordisk. He has conducted clinical research for several of these companies and participated in extensive research in South America to help promote the development and implementation of hormonal treatment of women.

Photo Above: Dr. Gary S. Packin

August 25, 2009 ~ Endocrinologist Dr. Edward B. Ruby from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

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Edward B.Ruby, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E.

Dr. Edward B. Ruby has two offices:

1015 Chestnut St/Suite 910/Phila., Pa. 19107—215-955-7285

1501 Lansdowne Ave./Suite 203/Darby, Pa. 19023—610-534-6260

Photo Above: Dr. Edward B. Ruby

July 14, 2009 ~ Treating Diabetes with Family Physician Dr. Ambarish Patel

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Ambarish Patel & Dr. Ashok A. Patel. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Ambarish Patel

Dr. Ambarish Patel is a Board Certified Family Physician practicing in Cherry Hill, NJ for the past seven years. He also see patients at Virtua Hospital and Silvercare Nursing Center. Dr. Ambarish Patel enjoys seeing and treating patients of all ages and medical conditions. Dr. Patel enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and watching sports.

Dr. Patel graduated from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science in 1993 with a BS in Biochemistry. He graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999 as a D.O. Dr. Patel complete his residency at UMDNJ-SOM from 1999-2002.

Dr. Patel is a member of the following organizations:

Member of AOA - American Osteopathic Association

Member of ACOFP - American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

Member of NJAOPS - New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeon

President of AIP - Asian Indian Professionals, non-profit organizations

Volunteer at Local Health Camp at BAPS Temple

Photo Above: Dr. Ambarish Patel

July 7, 2009 ~ Diabetes Care with Endocrinologist Dr. Anthony J. Cannon

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Anthony J. Cannon, Endocrinologist. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Anthony J. Cannon

Anthony J. Cannon, MD is a Section Chief of Endocrinology at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and in group practice at Robert Wood Johnson Endocrine & Diabetes Associates.Dr Cannon received his AB degree at Clark University and an MD from Cornell University. He completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Hartford Hospital, a residency in Internal Medicine at Baystate Medical Center, and a fellowship in Endocrinology at Temple University Hospital. He is board certified in internal medicine and endocrinology.

Dr Cannon is a past President of the South Jersey Medical Association and is current President of the Thyroid Club of South Jersey, and Chairman of the New Jersey Department of Public Health Cultural Diversity Taskforce Executive Committee. He is a member of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) African American Initiative Committee, the ADA Philadelphia and South Jersey Community Leadership Board, and the American Association of Continuing Medical Education Advisory Board. He is also a member of the ADA, National Medical Association, and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.

Photo Above: Dr. Anthony J. Cannon

6/30/09 ~ Diabetes Living Today® ~ No Sugar Added™ Open Forum

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will host an “open forum.” Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Photo Above: Kitty Castellini & Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr.

6/23/09 ~ Diabetes Management with Dr. James Mulinda, Endocrinologist

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. James Mulinda, Endocrinologist. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

James Mulinda, MD, FACP, FACE

Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Dr. Mulinda is a Board Certified practicing Endocrinologist in Roanoke, Virginia where he is also a Board member of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation- Roanoke Valley chapter.

He received his medical degree from Makerere University Medical School in Uganda, where he also completed an Internship in Surgery and Pediatrics. He completed a Residency in Internal Medicine in Philadelphia followed by a Fellowship in Endocrinology at MCP-Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mulinda is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, American College of Endocrinology, American College of Physicians, American Diabetes Association and The Virginia Medical Society.

Dr. Mulinda served as Chief of Endocrinology as well as a teaching attending Physician at Pennsylvania Hospital. He served as Director of Research at the Diabetes Education and Research Center in Philadelphia. Dr. Mulinda is a past President of the Philadelphia Endocrine Society.

He has authored peer-reviewed publications, including eMedicine textbooks, coauthored a caregivers’ book on diabetes and accepted editorial invitations on the topic of Diabetes and other endocrine disorders. He has been an invited lecturer to speak on a variety of Diabetes Care aspects, including Diabetic Cardiovascular Care and Metabolic Disorders. His has been quoted in the general press, including television, radio and newspapers. Since 1998, he has served as an Investigator on over 12 clinical trials on endocrine disorders including Obesity and Hypertension.

Dr. Mulinda is married with three lovely daughters that keep the wind under his sail.

Photo Above: Dr. James Mulinda

6/16/09 ~ Chrissy Fleming talks about what it’s like to live with a diabetic!

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This week Kitty welcomes back Dr. Kevin Fleming, who will guest co-host for Dr. Fallon. Dr. Fallon is in Chicago attending the 158th annual meeting of the American Medical Association. President Obama will be speaking on Monday, June 15, 2008 at the annual meeting on the importance for the need for health system reform. We look forward to hering Dr. Fallons update on this event.

Kitty and Dr. Fleming will interview guest Chrissy Fleming on what it is like to live with a diabetic. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

Dr. Kevin Fleming

Dr. Kevin Fleming, born in Brookly, NY has lived with type one diabetes since the age of 11. Dr, Fleming received his medical degree in 1979 from Georgetown University. Dr. Fleming is board certified in Family Practice. He is currently the Chief Department of Family Practice at Our Lady of Lourdes Health System.

Photo Above: Dr. Kevin Fleming

Chrissy Fleming

Chrissy Fleming received her BS from Rutgers University in 1991. Chrissy worked at Our Lady of Lourdes Health System for 15 years. She currently is a Hospice Nurse for VITAS Hospice. Chrissy is the wife of Dr. Kevin Fleming.

Photo Above: Chrissy Fleming

6/09/09 ~ Vascular Disease in Diabetes with Dr. James F. McGuckin and Dr. Nasser I. Youssef

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. James F. McGuckin, Founder, CEO, Medical Director at Vascular Access Center and Dr.Nasser I. Youssef, Transplant Surgeon at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. James F. McGuckin

James F. McGuckin, Jr., M.D. Founder Vascular Access Centers and co-founder Rex Medical with Whitfield Gardner in 1999 and directs R & D.

Dr. McGuckin is Director of the Philadelphia Vascular Institute located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. McGuckin’s research interest include: Cardiovascular Systems, Endoscopy and Endosurgey, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Limb Salvage, Percutaneous Oncologic Therapy and therapy related to the End Stage Renal Disease population. Dr. McGuckin is currently researching recanalization of Central Venous Occlusion using RF ablation. He holds 39 patents and has over 170 pending patents. Dr. McGuckin double majored in Mechanical Engineering and Pre-Medical from the University of Notre Dame in 1983, and received his M.D. from Hahnemann University in 1987, Gereral Surgery in 1988, Masters Degree in Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania in 1990. Diagnostic Imaging in 1995, and completes his Fellowship in Interventional Rediology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 1996.

Photo Above: Dr. James F. McGuckin

Dr. Nasser I. Youssef

Dr. Youssef has been the Director of Kidney/Pancreas Transplantation with Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center since 1994. He has extensive fellowship training focusing on the transplantation of the liver, kidney ad the pancreas. Dr. Youssef completed his transplant training at Mt. Sinai, Boston University Medical Center and at the University of Minnesota.

Photo Above: Dr. Nasser I. Youssef

The Facts About Diabetes Complications You Should Know

Diabetes fact sheet.

Heart disease and stroke

Heart disease and stroke account for about 65% of deaths in people with diabetes.
Adults with diabetes have heart disease death rates about 2 to 4 times higher than adults without diabetes.
The risk for stroke is 2 to 4 times higher and the risk of death from stroke is 2.8 times higher among people with diabetes.

High blood pressure

About 73% of adults with diabetes have blood pressure greater than or equal to 130/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or use prescription medications for hypertension.

Kidney Disease

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure, accounting for 44% of new cases in 2005.
In 2005, 46,739 people with diabetes began treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
In 2002, a total of 178,689 people with ESRD due to diabetes were living on chronic dialysis or with a kidney transplant.

Nervous system disease

Almost 30% of people with diabetes aged 40 years or older have impaired sensation in the feet (i.e., at least one area that lacks feeling). Diabetic Peripheral Nephropathy
Severe forms of diabetic nerve disease are a major contributing cause of lower-extremity amputations.

Amputations

More than 60% of nontraumatic lower-limb amputations occur in people with diabetes.
In 2004, about 71,000 nontraumatic lower-limb amputations were performed in people with diabetes.
The rate of amputation for people with diabetes is 10 times higher than for people without diabetes.

ESRD fact sheet

Anyone can get chronic kidney disease at any age. However, some people are more likely than others to develop kidney disease. You may have an increased risk for kidney disease if you:

Have diabetes
Have high blood pressure
Have a family history of chronic kidney disease
Are older
belong to a population group that has a high rate of diabetes or high blood pressure, such as African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders and American Indians
23% of ESRD patients are estimated to also have PAD

PAD fact sheet

Peripheral arterial disease (P.A.D.) affects 8 to 12 million people in the United States. African Americans are more than twice as likely as Caucasians to have P.A.D. The major risk factors for P.A.D. are smoking, age, and having certain diseases or conditions.

Smoking:

Smoking is more closely related to getting P.A.D. than any other risk factor. Your risk for P.A.D. increases four times if you smoke or have a history of smoking. On average, smokers who develop P.A.D. have symptoms 10 years earlier than nonsmokers who develop P.A.D.

Age:

As you get older, your risk for P.A.D. increases. Genetic or lifestyle factors cause plaque to build in your arteries as you age. About 5 percent of U.S. adults who are older than 50 have P.A.D. Among adults aged 65 and older, 12 to 20 percent may have P.A.D. Older age combined with other risk factors, such as smoking or diabetes, also puts you at higher risk.

Diseases and Conditions

A number of diseases and conditions can raise your risk for P.A.D. These include:

Diabetes. One in three people who has diabetes and is older than 50 is likely to have P.A.D.
High blood pressure or a family history of it.
High blood cholesterol or a family history of it.
Heart disease or a family history of it.
Stroke or a family history of it.

6/02/09 ~ Diabetes Living Today® ~ No Sugar Added™ Open Forum

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Photo Above: Kitty Castellini & Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr.

5/26/09 ~ Diabetic Eye Disease with Dr. Stephen Sinclair, Retina Specialist

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon welcome back Dr. Stephen Sinclair, Retina Specialist. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. Stephen Sinclair

Stephen H. Sinclair, MD has served as the Chief Medical Officer and member of the Management Committee since the inception of Vimetrics, LLC in 2005. The technology of the Company represents more than 25 years of his basic and clinical research in retinal vascular disease and the vision that results. The current technology that is the basis for the patent portfolio encompasses unique vision measuring devices for children and adults and image processing algorithms for screening and following retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. He is an ophthalmologist in private practice specializing in diseases and surgery of the retina and since 1993 has remained adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology at Drexel University School of Medicine. Dr. Sinclair has received the Honor and Senior Achievement Awards for from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and has published more than 70 original scientific papers as well as lecturing for numerous organizations and universities throughout the world.

Photo Above: Dr. Stephen Sinclair

May 19, 2009 ~ Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Fellows Dr. Christine Mitchell & Dr. Vincent Savarse on Diabetes Management

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr.Christine Mitchell and Dr. Vincent Savarse from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Christina Mitchell, MD

Christina Mitchell was born and raised in South Jersey, growing up in Merchantville, NJ and attending St. Peter School. She then went to Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in Pennsauken, NJ. She received her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Princeton University in 2001. She was awarded her MD from Jefferson Medical College in 2005. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in June 2008. She is currently a Clinical Fellow in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Christina lives with her husband, Greg, and Golden Retriever, Kona, in Abington, PA.

Photo Above: Dr. Christine Mitchell

Vincent Savarese, MD

Vincent Savarese, MD completed his undergraduate training at Boston College and received his medical degree in 2004 from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA, where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Dr. Savarese is currently a fellow in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolic Diseases at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he has participated in research in continuous glucose monitoring and inpatient blood glucose control. He will complete his fellowship in June 2009, and will be practicing endocrinology in South Jersey.

Dr. Savarese lives in Philadelphia with his wife and 1-year old daughter.

Photo Above: Dr. Vincent Savarse

5/12/09 ~ Joe Martinez, Pharmacist and Type 1 Diabetic

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon welcome back Joe Martinez, Pharmacist and Type 1 diabetic. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Joe Martinez

Joe Martinez has had diabetes for over 16 years. He is a pharmacist, diabetic educator and insulin-pump using diabetic. The first two years he was on varying oral medications. He then progressed to injectable glargine insulin and quickly added rapid-acting insulin injections to his therapy regimen.

He considers himself in good control now using an insulin-pump with rapid-acting insulin and meal-time injections of pramlintide. Joe’s A1C numbers usually range from 6.3 to 6.7 depending on the time on year and how much traveling he does for work.

Joe and his wife Michele have three sons and live in the Princeton area of New Jersey. He enjoys coaching his son’s basketball team. Joe feels that he’s in better shape now with diabetes, than he was 25 years ago without diabetes. He takes the time to eat better, exercise more (he can do better here) and maintains a positive outlook on life.

Diabetes runs in Joe’s family. Both his grandmother’s were diabetic, as well as, his father is a Type 2 diabetic. One day he brought a glucose monitor home to show his father how to use it. After a Sunday meal of ravioli, broccoli and garlic bread, his father’s sugar level was 144 and Joe’s was 253. A quick trip to the doctors office and it was confirmed - diabetes.

At first, Joe couldn’t believe it. The reality of it slowly sank in. He then wanted to know as much about the disease as possible. His motivation was that someday, he wanted to run around with his grandchildren, with his own two legs and not in a wheel chair. Joe often says that he’s in better shape now, than he was 25 years ago - just making lemonade when you’re given lemons!

“It’s not what happens to you but how you respond that the key”. Joe is constantly talking to doctors and other health care professionals about the need for “appropriate therapy for the appropriate patient” in diabetes management.

In addition, he tries to personalize the diabetes patient to people who may not have an awareness of what the challenges of diabetes therapy are and how the disease will progress. Joe believes that one day their will be a cure for diabetes and he works to be part of the solution.

Photo Above: Joe Martinez

5/05/09 ~ Diabetes Living Today® ~ No Sugar Added™ Open Forum with NY Times Best Selling Author Brenda Novak

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will host an “open forum.” NY Times best author Brenda Novak will be calling in to talk about her 5th. Annual Mother’s Day Gift of Hope to diabetic son and others. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092.

NY TIMES BEST SELLING Author gives annual MOTHER’S DAY gift of hope to diabetic son and others

Novelist Brenda Novak’s 5th Annual Online Auction Benefits the Diabetes Research Institute

(Hollywood, FL), March 2009 - For New York Times best selling author and mother of five Brenda Novak, Mother’s Day isn’t about breakfast in bed or a special family gathering to celebrate her status as a mom. Instead, it’s the culmination of a year’s worth of planning, phone calls, seeking favors and just plain hard work. Novak’s 5^th Annual Online Auction for Diabetes Research (www.brendanavak.com) held each May as a labor of love for her son who has lived with the disease for most of his life, is a month-long online event featuring lunches, dinners and personal meetings with celebrity authors, world-class getaway vacations and state-of-the-art gizmos and gadgets. This year, the Diabetes Research Institute is the sole beneficiary of the event.

This Herculean effort has grown from a one-person show, raising just over $10,000 in its first year to an all-out effort aiming to break the $300,000 mark this year. In all, Brenda’s online auction effort has rasied a grand total of more than $500,000 in its first four years.

“Each year of the auction brings new excitement and with the array of items we have this year I’m looking forward to substantial interest and plenty of bidding,” said Novak. “I’m particularly proud to have partnered with the Diabetes Research Institute whose work helps inspire me to do what I can to help raise critical research dollars, especially in these most difficult times.”

In the previous four years the auction has generated tremendous interest due in large part to the participation of some of the most prolific authors in the country today. In 2008, the auction site saw tens of thousands of hits and visitors and with this year’s collection of prized offerings, even more are expected. Among the most exciting auction items available are lunch with international bestseller Barry Eisler, tea with New York Times Bestseller Debbie Macomber and a stay at famed author Nora Robert’s Inn.

Beyond rubbing elbows with famous authors, the auction offers unique vacation getaways and exciting technology packages including the all new, “Kindle” reader. And for aspiring writers, the auction offers a chance to bid on evaluation opportunities with some of the most powerful and well-connected agents and editors in publishing, and possibly face-to-face interaction with these A-list publishing industry giants which have been among the most popular items in previous years.

“We are proud to be working with Brenda and honored to be the only beneficiary of her Online Auction. Bu,t most of all we are moved by the enormity of what Brenda’s done on her own and the talent she’s brought to the effort to find a cure for diabetes,” said Robert A. Pearlman, president and CEO of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. “In just a few short years, Brenda Novak has turned a wonderful idea into a well anticipated annual event.”

About Brenda Novak

It was a shocking experience that jump-started Brenda Novak’s bestselling author career. “I caught my day-care provider drugging my children with cough syrup and Tylenol to get them to sleep while I was away,” Brenda says. “It was then that I decided I needed to do something from home.”

However, writing was the last profession she expected to undertake. In fact, Brenda swears she didn’t have a creative bone in her body. In school, math and science were her best subjects, and when it came time to pick a major in college, she chose business. Abandoning her academic scholarship to Brigham Young University at the age of 20 in order to get married and start a family, Brenda dabbled in commercial real estate, then became a loan officer.

“When I first got the idea to become a novelist, it took me five years to teach myself the craft and finish my first book,” Brenda admits. “I learned how to write by reading what others have written. The best advice for any would-be author: read, read, read….”

Brenda sold her first book, and the rest is history. She’s hit various national bestseller lists, including Borders/Waldenbooks and The New York Times, and many of her novels have won or placed in contests such as the National Reader’s Choice and the Bookseller’s Best.

Brenda and her husband, Ted, live in Sacramento and are the proud parents of five children-three girls and two boys. She juggles her writing career with her children’s basketball and soccer games, field trips, carpool runs and homework sessions.

When she’s not spending time with her family or writing, Brenda is usually working on her annual fund-raiser for diabetes research-an online auction held at her Web site (www.brendanovak.com) May 1 - May 31. Her youngest son, Thad, has diabetes, and Brenda is determined to help him and others like him. She also enjoys traveling, watching sporting events and biking-she rides an amazing 20 miles every day!

Photo Above: Brenda Novak with her son.

About the Diabetes Research Institute

The mission of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation is to provide the Diabetes Research Institute with the funding necessary to cure diabetes now. The Diabetes Research Institute, a center of excellence at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, is a recognized world leader in cure-focused research. Since its inception in the early 1970s, the DRI has made significant contributions to the field of diabetes research, pioneering many of the techniques used in islet transplantation. The DRI is now building upon these achievements by bridging cell-based therapies with emerging technologies to restore insulin production. For the millions of families already affected by diabetes, the Diabetes Research Institute is the best hope for a cure.

4/28/09 ~ Diabetes Management with Endocrinologist Dr. Alan B. Schorr

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Diabetes Living Today® radio program, provides listeners with education, inspiration and motivation to live healthy and well with diabetes. Whether you have diabetes or know someone who does Diabetes Living Today® radio program offers experience, insight, education and tips to manage life with diabetes. Through interviews, including “World Class” Research Scientist, physicians and people living with diabetes, living well tips and questions from the listening audience, host Kitty Castellini and Endocrinologist Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. are there every step of the way to offer guidance, advice, and most of all, support.

This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr.Alan B. Schorr. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. Alan B. Schorr

Dr. Alan B. Schorr is a specialist in consultative Endocrinology and has been in private practice in the Langhorne, Bucks County area since 1986. He specializes in diseases of the Endocrine and Metabolic systems, with expertise in using state of the art technology (insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring) in the treatment of adults and children with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Dr. Alan B. Schorr completed his residency at Parkview Hospital and his fellowship at Hahnemann University Hospital. He is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases.

Dr. Alan B. Schorr is a former President of the Philadelphia Endocrine Society, and is the Chairman of the Institutional Review Board at Saint Mary Medical Center. Dr. Alan B. Schorr has been married for 26 years and has two sons, 24 and 20. He enjoys going to Flyers games with his children and spending time with his family in his “second home”- Tel Aviv, Israel.

Photo Above: Dr. Alan B. Schorr

4/21/09 ~ High Risk Pregnancy and Diabetes with Dr. Ronald Librizzi

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Diabetes Living Today® radio program, provides listeners with education, inspiration and motivation to live healthy and well with diabetes. Whether you have diabetes or know someone who does Diabetes Living Today® radio program offers experience, insight, education and tips to manage life with diabetes. Through interviews, including “World Class” Research Scientist, physicians and people living with diabetes, living well tips and questions from the listening audience, host Kitty Castellini and Endocrinologist Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. are there every step of the way to offer guidance, advice, and most of all, support.

This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Ronald Librizzi. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. Ronald Librizzi

Ronald Librizzi, DO, FACOOG, an internationally recognized maternal fetal medicine specialist, serves as the Chief of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Virtua Health in Voorhees and Mt. Holly, NJ. Dr. Librizzi is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Jefferson Medical College, in Philadelphia, PA.

He chairs the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and also serves as president of the Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative. He is a past-president of the New Jersey Obstetrical and Gynecological Society and the New Jersey Maternal and Fetal Medicine Society.

Dr. Librizzi serves on government task forces including the New Jersey Perinatal and Pediatric Task Force and the New Jersey Mandated Health Benefits Advisory Commission. Additionally, he has been recognized as a “Top Doc” by Philadelphia Magazine and one of the “50 Most Positive Physicians in America” by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals.

A graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Saint Joseph’s College, Dr. Librizzi completed an internship and residency in obstetrics and gynecology at John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Stratford, NJ. He completed fellowships in maternal fetal medicine and perinatology at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Librizzi is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Maternal Fetal Medicine and the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Photo Above: Dr. Ronald Librizzi

4/14/09 ~ Diabetes Heart Disease with Cardiologist Dr. Howard M. Weinberg

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Diabetes Living Today® radio program, provides listeners with education, inspiration and motivation to live healthy and well with diabetes. Whether you have diabetes or know someone who does Diabetes Living Today® radio program offers experience, insight, education and tips to manage life with diabetes. Through interviews, including “World Class” Research Scientist, physicians and people living with diabetes, living well tips and questions from the listening audience, host Kitty Castellini and Endocrinologist Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. are there every step of the way to offer guidance, advice, and most of all, support.This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Cardiologist Dr. Howard M. Weinberg. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. Howard M. Weinberg, DO, FACC

Dr. Howard Weinberg is a private practice cardiologist with South Jersey Heart Group, P.C. (SJHG). South Jersey Heart Group, P.C. includes fifteen cardiologist serving Glouster, Camden and Burlington County. Dr. Weinberg completed his residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center and his fellowship in Cardiology at Seton Hall University. He is board certified in cardiology and nuclear cardiology and has been treating patients with cardiovascular disease for fifteen years. Dr. Weinberg has served as a board member for American Heart Association of Glouster County and is a board member of The Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund for the State of New Jersey. Dr. Weinberg has been married for eighteen years and has three boys ages 16, 14 and 11. Dr. Weinberg enjoys spending time with his family and coaching his son’s ice hockey teams.

Photo Above: Dr. Howard M. Weinberg

4/07/09 ~ Diabetes Living Today® ~ No Sugar Added™ Open Forum with Karen Tomaziefski

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will host an “Open Forum”. Joining them in the studio will be type one diabetic Karen Tomaziefski from Marlton, N.J. Karen will share how her life as a diabetic has changed since adopting her daughter Riley Grace Tomaziefski.

Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Karen Tomaziefski

Karen F. Tomaziefski, 43 has lived with insulin dependent diabetes for 30 years. She knew prior to getting married in 2000 that she would have difficulty getting pregnant due to premature ovarian failure. Karen and her husband, Brad talked about the possibility of adoption early on and they both were open to it. Life was busy for Karen with the demands of her career as an FDA investigator, caretaker of other family members, and as a wife. One day after realizing how much time had gone by, Karen and her husband decided to enter an adoption program.

Karen had her doubts as to whether she would have the energy needed to be a mom at over 40 years of age and having diabetes. Then on the morning of her father’s funeral in January 2006, Karen heard a soft voice whisper in her ear, “Karen you are still young, family is what life is all about.” Karen knew this was her father trying to reassure her and from that moment she felt more confident.

After what seemed like an eternity of waiting, Karen and her husband were blessed with a beautiful baby girl in June 2007. Karen decided to resign from the FDA after 16 years to be a stay at home mom for Riley Grace. Karen’s life hasn’t been the same since.

Karen was also diagnosed with Celiac Disease two years ago which requires a lifetime commitment of eating a gluten free diet. Karen and her family eat mostly organic whole foods and natural gluten free snacks with no artificial ingredients. Karen wants to teach her daughter healthy eating habits early on since there is a history of diabetes and cancer in her daughter’s birth family.

Karen believes that motherhood has been the most difficult but rewarding role she has ever had. Riley, now almost two is a bundle of energy that keeps Karen on her toes. With motherhood, Karen feels that she has lost some control of her diabetes. Karen feels that with her time and attention now focused on her daughter, she doesn’t always take the time to check her sugar prior to eating and count carbohydrates. Karen’s AIC has gone from a 7 to 8, but her doctor thinks it’s better for Karen to have a higher average blood sugar with a toddler at home. Karen had been more prone to low blood sugars in the past. Karen wears an insulin pump and has decided to take advantage of its features such as reminders to check blood sugars and bolus calculator to better manage her blood sugars.

In Karen’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with other moms from the Holistic Moms Network, doing Internet research, reaching out to others about diabetes and celiac disease, and sewing.

Karen feels blessed that she has not had any major diabetes related complications and thanks the support of her family and friends for that. Karen also feels blessed to have a wonderful husband and precious daughter.

Photo Above: Karen & Riley Grace Tomaziefski

3/31/09 ~ Endocrinologist Dr. Matthew S. Kane

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Endocrinologist Dr. Matthew S. Kane . Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. Matthew S. Kane

Matthew S. Kane, M.D. is a private practice endocrinologist practicing in West Chester Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Ottawa Medical School in 1984. He is board certified in Endocrinology and Metabolism. He completed his fellowship at Temple University in Endocrinology and Metabolism.

Dr. Kane’s present practice includes two physicians, two nurse practitioners, and a CDE/PA (Certified Diabetic Educator/Physician Assistant). He has been treating patients with Diabetes for twenty years. Dr. Kane has been lecturing on Diabetes to colleagues and the community since 1987. He is presently a speaker for many pharmaceutical companies.

Dr. Kane has been married for twenty years. He has three children: a 17-year-old daughter and two sons ages 15 and 12. He enjoys playing golf with his children. He also enjoys coaching basketball and baseball with his sons.

Photo Above: Dr. Matthew S. Kane

3/24/09 ~ Dr. Thomas I. Margolis and Dr. Brett T. Foxman, Retinal and Ophthalmic Specialist

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon welcome back Dr. Thomas I. Margolis, Retinal and Ophthalmic Consultant. Joining them for the first time is colleague Dr. Brett T. Foxman, from Foxman, Foxman & Margolis Associates Retinal and Ophthalmic Consultants, P.C.

Dr. Thomas I. Margolis

Dr. Thomas I. Margolis received his medical degree in 1989 from Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. He received honors on his thesis: “New Mid-Infrared Lasers for Vitreous Membrane Cutting and Sclerostomy.” Dr. Margolis is in a Private Group Practice located in Southern New Jersey. Foxman, Foxman & Margolis Associates, is limited to vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. He currently is the Principle Investigator in several clinical trials. To learn more about Dr. Margolis and to contact him please visit www.retina.com

Photo Above: Dr. Thomas I. Margolis

Dr. Brett T. Foxman

Dr. Brett Foxman is a specialist in diseases of the retina. His background includes college and medical school at Boston University with residency and retina fellowship training at the Jules Stein Eye Institute / UCLA Medical Center. He is currently the Chief of the Division of Ophthalmology at Shore Memorial Hospital. He is on the Board of Directors of the American Retina Foundation and a past board member of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS). He is also the current chairman of the annual ASRS Film Festival in which retina specialists from around the world present surgical and educational films related to retinal care. He is a co-author on numerous publications, a member of numerous professional societies and recipient of the ASRS Honor Award, Vitreous Society Honor Award and the Rhett Buckler Award.

Dr. Foxman has practiced in southern New Jersey since 1992. He and his associates have state-of-the-art facilities in Vineland, Northfield and Cape May Court House, New Jersey, which are devoted to care of retinal conditions including diabetic eye disease. This involves examinations, laser procedures, surgery and research of retinal problems. Currently, they are evaluating new medications and treatments to control diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. More information about his practice can be found at www.retina.com .

Photo Above: Dr. Brett T. Foxman

3/17/09 ~ Thomas White, PharmD ~ Clinical Transplant Pharmacist

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Diabetes Living Today® radio program, provides listeners with education, inspiration and motivation to live healthy and well with diabetes. Whether you have diabetes or know someone who does Diabetes Living Today® radio program offers experience, insight, education and tips to manage life with diabetes. Through interviews, including “World Class” Research Scientist, physicians and people living with diabetes, living well tips and questions from the listening audience, host Kitty Castellini and Endocrinologist Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. are there every step of the way to offer guidance, advice, and most of all, support.

This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Thomas White, clinical transplant pharmacist with Our Lady of Lourdes Health System. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Thomas White, PharmD

Tom White serves as the Clinical Transplant Pharmacist at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center. He attended the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University, where he received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May 2008 and graduated with honors. Tom wrapped up his 6^th year of student rotations at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center and decided to stay on staff post grad as a staff pharmacist. He recently accepted the Clinical Transplant Pharmacist position in September 2008. Tom also has experience in retail pharmacy as well as drug research.

Tom’s current responsibilities as a transplant pharmacist include educating patients about their medication regimen, answering any medication-related questions patients might have, as well as drug-drug and drug-food interaction monitoring. He is able to perform these duties while patients are in-house or while they are outpatients at the transplant center.

Outside of practicing pharmacy, Tom enjoys rooting for his favorite Philadelphia sports teams as well as playing golf and playing his guitar.

Photo Above: Thomas White, PharmD

3/10/09 ~ Diabetes and The Heart with Cardiologists Dr. Ian Joffe and Dr. Manoj Khandelwal

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Diabetes Living Today® radio program, provides listeners with education, inspiration and motivation to live healthy and well with diabetes. Whether you have diabetes or know someone who does Diabetes Living Today® radio program offers experience, insight, education and tips to manage life with diabetes. Through interviews, including “World Class” Research Scientist, physicians and people living with diabetes, living well tips and questions from the listening audience, host Kitty Castellini and Endocrinologist Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. are there every step of the way to offer guidance, advice, and most of all, support.

This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon welcome back Dr. Ian Joffe, Cardiologist along with his colleague Dr. Manoj Khandelwal from Associated Cardiovascular Consultants, PA Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. Ian Joffe, MD, FACC

Doctor Ian Joffe was born in South Africa. He attended Medical School at the University of Cape Town in Cape Town, South Africa, graduating with honors in the clinical rotations. Following medical school, he did research at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia. This research involved the effects of transplant drugs on bone and led to numerous publications. He then completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia.

His cardiology training followed at Harvard Medical School, at the Beth Israel Medical Center in Boston. Research at Beth Israel led to many publications and reviews in cardiology, including UpToDate, an online resource for medical students and doctors, and publications concerning diabetic heart disease.

Dr. Joffe is currently in private practive with Associated Cardiovascular Consultants in South Jersey. He is Chairman of the Virtua IRB.

He is married and has 2 children. He enjoys windsurfing and running in his spare time.

To learn more about Dr. Ian Joffe and his practice please visit:

Associated Cardiovascular Consultants, PA

Photo Above: Dr. Ian Joffe, MD, FACC

Dr. Manoj Khandelwal

Dr. Khandelwal received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Bronx, New York. He obtained his undergraduate degree from New York University, graduating Valedictorian. While attending there, he was a proud member of Alpha Omega Alpha, a National Honor Society for medicine and Phi Beta Kappa, an honor society that recognizes excellence in liberal arts and sciences. He then went on to complete his Residency and Fellowship at Harvard University and Columbia University. Dr. Khandelwal is certified in both internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. Khandelwal is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and serves on a number of hospital advisory boards and committees. He has admitting privileges at numerous hospitals throughout the Delaware Valley.

Dr. Khandelwal has over 15 years of experience in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease with an approach that often can avoid surgery and spare limbs from amputation.

Dr. Khandelwal lives in Pennsylvania with his wife and three children. In his spare time he enjoys traveling with his family.

Dr. Khandelwal is a winner of the “Top Doc” award for excellence!

Photo Above: Dr. Manoj Khandelwal

3/03/09 ~ Father and Son, Robert and Greg Bauer Living with Diabetes.

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Diabetes Living Today® radio program, provides listeners with education, inspiration and motivation to live healthy and well with diabetes. Whether you have diabetes or know someone who does Diabetes Living Today® radio program offers experience, insight, education and tips to manage life with diabetes. Through interviews, including “World Class” Research Scientist, physicians and people living with diabetes, living well tips and questions from the listening audience, host Kitty Castellini and Endocrinologist Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. are there every step of the way to offer guidance, advice, and most of all, support.

This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Father and Son, Robert and Greg Bauer who are living with diabetes. A fascinating story of how a father and his son started insulin pump therapy together. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Greg Bauer

Greg Bauer is a 34 year old sales representative who works for a Bio-Pharmaceutical company covering Philadelphia and Southern Jersey; his sales focus is on diabetes management. He has been working in the Diabetes industry for 5 years. He began his career selling insulin pumps and then moved to Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. who market two medications that help treat both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. It was not by chance that Greg found himself working in the Diabetes industry; it was a choice he made. Greg has a special inertest in helping people with Diabetes; he has had Type 1 for over 20 years.

He remembers the day that he was diagnosed like it was yesterday. “I had all of the classic symptoms of the disease: unquenching thirst, frequent urination, lack of energy and losing weight. I remember asking my Dad if something was wrong with me.” He said, “Why do you ask?” I told him, “I LOVED WATER and could not get enough of it.” My Dad didn’t know how to respond so to be on the safe side he scheduled an appointment with my family doctor. When they tested my blood glucose it read “HIGH”. We were sitting in my doctor’s office when he told me that I had Diabetes; I remember thinking that I was going to die! Needless to say my life changed forever on June 7, 1988.

Growing up with a disease like Diabetes presented a number of challenges for me and family. For example, low blood glucose, high blood glucose, trips to the hospital, poor control, better control, and now great control - last 4 A1C’s under 6.5! Throughout my 20 years of living this disease I have experienced it all, the highs of success and blood glucose, the lows and severe hypoglycemia.

When people discover that I have Diabetes the typical response is, “I feel bad for you or that stinks.” My response is always the same, “I feel fortunate that I have a manageable disease, that does take a lot of discipline, but that’s fine with me.” There are so many other unmanageable diseases that are killing people everyday. I was told that I would be able to live a “normal” life; that helped me keep focus.

Most importantly, I truly believe that we are all dealt a hand in life; what you choose to do with that hand is up to the individual person. Diabetes was one of the cards that were dealt to me; with the help of my support system of family and friends, I am able to manage the ups and downs of the disease to live a normal life. I currently live in West Chester, Pennsylvania with my wife, Valerie, and our dog, Hana. We enjoy traveling and spending time with our family and friends.

Robert F. Bauer

Bob Bauer is a 70 year old who was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1992, at age 53. He had knowledge about the disease because his youngest son, Greg, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes a few years earlier, in 1988.

Bob works full-time for an energy management company that offers billing services for water, gas, and electricity usage to residential apartments and condominiums, office buildings, and industrial sites.

Bob is a brittle diabetic. Even with good body weight, good nutrition, exercise, checking blood glucose 5 to 9 times a day, and wearing an insulin pump, his good A1Cs are 7.1.

And his Diabetes Educator and his Endocrinologist tell him that aiming for a lower A1C would not be a good idea because his number of lows would increase and that would be dangerous. Prior to the pump and a good Diabetes Educator his A1Cs were in the 8 range.

He attributes his Diabetes Educator and his son Greg for helping him manage his diabetes more successfully.

Photo Above: Greg & Robert F. Bauer

2/24/09 ~ Dr. Shwu-Miin Chen and Dr. Brett Rosenthal

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Diabetes Living Today® radio program, provides listeners with education, inspiration and motivation to live healthy and well with diabetes. Whether you have diabetes or know someone who does Diabetes Living Today® radio program offers experience, insight, education and tips to manage life with diabetes. Through interviews, including “World Class” Research Scientist, physicians and people living with diabetes, living well tips and questions from the listening audience, host Kitty Castellini and Endocrinologist Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. are there every step of the way to offer guidance, advice, and most of all, support.

This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Shwu-Miin Chen & Dr. Brett Rosenthal. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. Shwn-Miin Chen

Following graduation from National Taiwan University Medical School in 1968, Dr. Chen came to the United States where she did her residency at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey. The one year of nephrology fellowship at Albert Einstein Medical center ih Philadelphia, PA., and one year at Cincinnati University Medical Center.

Dr. Chen is on staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Virtua Health System including Marlton, Voorhees and Berlin division. She is also on staff at JFK Hospital in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Dr. Chen specializes in the management of various stages and etiologies of kidney diseases, hypertension, electrolyte disorders, fluid balance, anemia and all other renal related issues.

In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Chen enjoys teaching residents and fellows as well as translating medical textbooks into Chinese.

Photo Above: Dr. Shwn-Miin Chen

Dr. Brett S. Rosenthal

Dr. Rosenthal is a practicing Nephrologist in southern New Jersey. He grew up in the north western suburbs of Philadelphia. He is board certified in both Nephrology and Internal Medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from New York University and attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine and served as Chief Medical Resident at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine. He then did a Fellowship in Nephrology and Hypertension also at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Upon completion of his training, he joined Haddon Renal-Medical Specialists, a private Nephrology practice serving southern New Jersey. His office practice is located in Cherry Hill and he is on staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden, Virtua Hospitals in Berlin, Marlton, and Voorhees, and Kennedy Hospital in Cherry Hill. He is also on staff at several local dialysis centers in Camden, Sewell, Cherry Hill, Runnemede, Berlin, and Mount Laurel.

Outside of medical practice, Dr. Rosenthal enjoys spending his free time with his family, including his wife of ten years, and two children, ages five and eight. He enjoys cooking, music, gardening, and playing the guitar.

Photo Above: Dr. Brett Rosenthal

2/17/09 ~ Sheri Colberg, Ph.D.

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Sheri Colberg, PhD. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Sheri Colberg, Ph.D.

Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM, is an exercise physiologist, author, researcher, and professor of exercise science at Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA). A graduate of Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley, she specializes in research in diabetes and exercise, conducting extensive clinical research with funding from the American Diabetes Association and others. To date, she has authored eight books: The Diabetic Athlete (2001), Diabetes-Free Kids (2005), The 7 Step Diabetes Fitness Plan (2006), 50 Secrets of the Longest Living People with Diabetes (2007), The Science of Staying Young (2007), Matt Hoover’s Guide to Life, Love, and Losing Weight (2008), Diabetic Athlete’s Handbook (2008), and Diabetes? No Problema (2009). In addition, she has authored over 150 research and educational articles on exercise, diabetes, nutrition, healthy lifestyles, weight loss, and more.

Dr. Colberg has over four decades of practical experience as a (type 1) diabetic exerciser. A frequent lecturer on diabetes, exercise, fitness, health, and more, she is also a reviewer and editorial board member for several diabetes- and exercise-related scientific journals, a member of two diabetes publications’ advisory boards, a contributor and advisory board member of dLife, a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM), a professional member of both the American Diabetes Association, and a member of the board of directors for the Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association and section editor for their newsletter. “She is also the executive director of the Lifelong Exercise Institute and the director of exercise physiology for Insulite Laboratories.” An avid recreational exerciser, she enjoys swimming, walking, fitness machines, biking, tennis, weight training, hiking, yard work, and more. She resides in Virginia Beach with her husband and their three sons. Information about her published and upcoming books, articles, lectures, and more can be accessed at www.shericolberg.com.

Photo Above: Sheri Coberg, Ph.D.

2/10/09 ~ Dr. Stephen Sinclair, Retina Specialist

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NOTICE: Dr. Stephen Sinclair was unable to travel to our Vineland Studio due to the Flu. Dr. Sinclair has been rescheduled to appear Spring 2009.

This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Stephen Sinclair , Retina Specialist. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. Stephen Sinclair

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2/03/09 ~ Diabetes Living Today® ~ No Sugar Added™ Open Forum

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will host an open forum. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Photo Above: Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. & Kitty Castellini

1/27/09 ~ Gary Scheiner, MS, CDE ~ Intergrated Diabetes Services

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Gary Scheiner, MS, CDE and owner of Intergrated Diabetes Services. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Gary Scheiner MS, CDE

Gary Scheiner is a Certified Diabetes Educator and Exercise Physiologist who has had Type-1 diabetes for more than 25 years. He owns and operates Integrated Diabetes Services, a private practice located just outside of Philadelphia specializing in intensive blood glucose control for children and adults. He and his staff of diabetes educators provide consultations throughout the world via phone and internet.

Gary earned a BA in Psychology from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology from Benedictine University. He received his diabetes training with the Joslin Diabetes Center. He serves as a Board of Directors Officer for the Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association and the faculty of Children With Diabetes. He is an active volunteer for the ADA, JDRF and Setebaid Diabetes Camps.

Gary has written three books and dozens of articles on various topics in intensive diabetes management. He has also received several awards for his teaching tools and techniques, and speaks regularly at regional, national and international conferences.

A husband, father of five and avid sports fan, Gary enjoys running, cycling, boxing and basketball, as well as cheering on his Philadelphia sports teams.

Photo Above: Gary Scheiner, MS, CDE

1/20/09 ~ Dr. Sharon Kiernan, Neonatal Medicine

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr.Sharon Kiernan , Neonatal Medicine. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. Sharon Kiernan

Sharon C. Kiernan, MD is the Chief of Neonatal Medicine and Medical Director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. Holy Cross Hospital delivers approximately 9000 babies a year. Each year, approximately 900 of these newborns are admitted to the 46 bed NICU, the largest in the state of Maryland.

Dr. Kiernan is a graduate of Williams College and The Medical College of Virginia at VCU. She completed her Pediatrics residency at The Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in 1985. She was a practicing pediatrician for four years before embarking on a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship at Georgetown University Medical Center. Dr. Kiernan has been a member of the medical staff at Holy Cross Hospital since October 1994. She is board certified in Pediatrics and sub-board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Dr. Kiernan is a regional trainer in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program in addition to being a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Kiernan resides in Vienna, Virginia with her husband, Joe, also a physician, and their two Shelties. Their three adult daughters have learned a great deal about premature babies from visiting the NICU.

Photo Above: Dr. Sharon Kiernan

1/13/09 ~ Live from Phoenix, Arizona with Dr. Richard Dolinar

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This week Kitty Castellini visits Phoenix, AZ where she will interview Dr. Richard Dolinar, Endocrinologist. Joining co-host Dr. Joseph J. Fallon Jr., in the Vineland Studio is Dr. George J. Petruncio, Family Practice. We invite you to listen in as we discuss many of the Health Care Policies concerns today in our country. We will also discuss the new FDA Petition co-sponosred by Kitty Castellini.

Diabetes Community Appeals to the FDA:

The message is simple:

“We urge the new FDA leadership to recognize the urgent need for more safe and effective treatment options for diabetes and to reduce barriers to innovation. More treatment options will benefit patients. The disease is progressive. Delays in the availability of new treatments will only result in tremendous cost to public health and the economy. Our recommendation can benefit patients without sacrificing their safety.”

Please see the online petition and letter at www.healthefda.com . Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. Richard O. Dolinar

A private practice Clinical Endocrinologist in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Dolinar received his undergraduate degree from Siena College in Albany, New York; his medical degree from The State University of New York at Buffalo and did his Endocrinology Fellowship at Duke University. He is a Senior Fellow in Healthcare Policy at the Heartland Institute.

Because he is an active clinician who treats patients his insights and opinions on healthcare issues are frequently sought. Dr. Dolinar has testified before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and has also given Congressional briefings on Capitol Hill. He has presented to state legislators as well as various healthcare industry professionals. Dr. Dolinar has also been interviewed by both the local and national media, including CNN, CBS and PBS.

A published author, in both professional and consumer publications, his articles and opinion pieces have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times, The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) Diabetes Research and the Indiana Health Law Review Journal. His articles have also appeared on various web sites including The Heritage Foundation. He is co-author of the book, Diabetes 101.

Dr. Dolinar is a member of the board of directors of the American Association of Physicians and Surgeons. He is a past board member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and serves on it’s National Legislative and Regulatory Committee. He is also the Chair of its Future of Healthcare Committee. Dr. Dolinar has held leadership positions in other professional organizations as well, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Diabetes Association. He is on the Editorial Advisory Board for Endocrine Today.

Dr. Dolinar served as a Flight Surgeon in the Vietnam War and is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Photo Above: Dr. Richard O. Dolinar

January 6, 2009 ~ Dr. David A. Laskin, Internal Medicine

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr.David A. Laskin , Internal Medicine. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. David A. Laskin

Dr. Laskin is a practicing primary care clinician in Gloucester County, NJ, being board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. He is the lead physician in a four doctor Internal Medicine practice and is an attending physician at Underwood Memorial Hospital in Woodbury, New Jersey since 1982. He also serves as the medical director of the Transitional Care Unit, a 17 bed unit specializing in rehabilitation. He is one of only 2500 Certified Medical Directors in the country.

His interests in the field of medicine revolve around preventive health care, stressing proper nutrition, exercise, and being proactive about health. By practicing medicine “the old fashioned way,” where a doctor can really make a difference in someone’s life,
Dr. Laskin has been able to be quite active in his community and spend the necessary time with his patients in the office, as well as deliver educational seminars to help people stay healthy!

Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Laskin is an avid cyclist, participating in the American Cancer Society and MS 150 bike rides annually. He has been happily married to his wife, Carol, and they have two college-aged daughters that bring them much joy! He wishes everyone a very happy and healthy New Year!

Photo Above: Dr. David A. Laskin

12/30/08 ~ Kerri Morrone Sparling, Columnist~Diabetes Blogger

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Kerri Morrone Sparling, Columnist and Diabetes Blogger. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Kerri Morrone Sparling

Diagnosed in 1986, Kerri Morrone Sparling has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 22 years. After searching online for other people who were living with diabetes and finding very few kindred spirits, she decided to start her own diabetes website and was one of the first few diabetes bloggers in the country. Now Kerri is one of the top bloggers in the diabetes space, writing daily at Six Until Me. In addition to her diabetes blog, Kerri is also a columnist at several diabetes websites, including dLife, diaTribe, and contributes to other leading diabetes publications.

In addition to her passion for diabetes advocacy, Kerri is also a full-time editor and community leader at a diabetes media company located in Westport, CT. She is actively involved with several advocacy organizations and works tirelessly to raise awareness for type 1 diabetes. “Diabetes doesn’t define me, but it helps explain me,” she says, “and I want to help other feel less alone with this disease.”

Outside of the diabetes realm, Kerri is a die-hard Red Sox fan, budding photographer, and a fitness enthusiast. Recently married and looking forward to starting a family, Kerri lives with her husband Chris in western Connecticut.

Photo Above: Kerri Morrone Sparling

12/23/06 ~ Thomas Dayspring, M.D., FACP North Jersey Institute of Menopausal Lipidology

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Thomas Dayspring, North Jersey Institute of Menopausal Lipidology, Newark, N.J. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Thomas Dayspring, MD, FACP

Director: North Jersey Institute of Menopausal Lipidology

Dr. Thomas Dayspring is a diplomate of both the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Clinical Lipidology. He is also a certified menopause practitioner by the North American Menopause Society. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School and is an attending in Medicine at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson and Wayne, NJ. His private medical practice of 33 years is currently limited to consulting patients with complex lipid disorders.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, a member of the American Heart Association Council on Atherosclerosis and several other organizations. He is a board member of the Northeast Chapter of the National Lipid Association and is listed in the Guide to America’s Top Physicians. He is a faculty member of the Master’s of Lipidology Course offered by the National Lipid Association and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Clinical Lipidology.

He is one of the most requested speakers in the United States with expertise on atherothrombosis, lipoprotein and vascular biology, advanced lipoprotein testing, and the CV effects of estrogen and selective estrogen receptor modulation. Dr. Dayspring has given over 2500 lectures, including over 700 hospital and medical school grand rounds, large CME programs in all 50 states and multiple other speaking venues such as teleconferences and web casts during the last eleven years.

He is the author of a chapter on cholesterol synthesis, absorption and excretion in the 2008 textbook, Therapeutic Lipidology as well as several articles relating to lipids and lipoproteins including their pharmacologic modulation and their relationship to gender, estrogen and raloxifene. He also authors “Lipidaholics Anonymous” a biweekly newsletter received by several thousand healthcare professionals. He is a Power Point expert and has created multiple animated slides, including CME CDs, relating to all aspects of lipidology and atherosclerosis.

Photo Above: Dr. Thomas Dayspring

12/16/08 ~ Dr. Charles R. Egoville, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Charles R. Egoville, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Charles R. Egoville, M.D., F.C.C.P.

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicial

Following my graduation from the New Jersey College of Medicine and Denistry, I trained at Philadelphia General Hospital and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. I subsequently practiced Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine in the Philadelphia and South Jersey areas for 35 years.

My particular interests include the treatment of asthma, performing diagnostic and therapeutic fiberoptic bronchoscopy, and the care and management of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. I also enjoyed the opportunity to teach medical studies and internal medicine residents.

For more information on Dr. Charles R. Egoville click here.
Dr. Egoville is currently Chief of Pulmonary Medicine at the Underwood-Memorial Hospital in Woodbury, New Jersey.

Photo Above: Dr. Charles R. Egoville

12/09/08 ~ Diabetes Living Today® ~ No Sugar Added™ Open Forum with Chris Mischler aka “Mr. T”

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will have an Open Forum. Chris Mischler will be joining them via phone from Milwaukee to talk about his unique way of fundraising to support Diabetes Research. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com. Call In: 856-696-0092

MILD-MANNERED MAN TRANSFORMS INTO “MR. T” TO SUPPORT DIABETES RESEARCH

Until a couple of months ago, Chris Mischler, 29, was just a regular guy. Then, what innocently began as a fundraising challenge at his company, Fullhouse Interactive in Milwaukee, has the blond-haired, Nicholas Cage look-alike transforming himself into renowned bad-boy celebrity Mr. T, complete with a black Mohawk, multiple piercings on his ears, layers of chains and - soon to come - a tattoo.

The size of that tattoo, however, depends upon how much money Mischler raises. Since late September, Mischler has been challenging his co-workers, friends and family to raise money to support the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. As he’s reached certain fundraising targets, he’s gotten another step closer to becoming a full-blown Mr. T look-alike. Having raised almost $3,600 to date, he is up to Phase 5 in his nine-phase plan. *Should he reach his ultimate goal of $100,000, he will sport a full A-Team collage tattoo across his back. http://www.firstgiving.com/mrtattoo

Mischler, who lost his father to diabetes, never thought about getting a tattoo so it came as a shock to those who know him. “I was never really against tattoos, there was just never anything important enough to me to permanently brand my body with. Now, maybe I’ve found something.”

What came as a shock to Mischler is how his transformation into Mr. T has transformed his life as he knew it, particularly in the way people react to him. “I used to be almost invisible, now I’m far from it. I get looks from people, they try to avoid me, and they think I’m this tough guy when I’m really not that way at all,” explains the single web developer, who says it’s also had an effect on his ability to meet women.

“They certainly have a first impression of me and ask themselves can they really date a guy with this kind of hair,” Mischler says. Now he’s met someone online-who had a chance to see his before and after photos!

Another fundraising event is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 26th at the Fifth Ward Pub, 814 S. 2nd St. Starting at 5 p.m. All donations to Chris Mischler’s Mr. T challenge support The Diabetes Research Institute

* Chris Mischler’s 9-Phase Plan of Transformation

>> Phase 1: $100 Grew a beard

>> Phase 2: $200 Dyed my (blond) hair black

>> Phase 3: $300 Shaved the Mr. T mohawk

>> Phase 4: $500 Got an ear piercing, and an additional piercing for every $50 (up to 6)

>> Phase 5: $2,500 First-level of the tattoo challenge: small “I Pity The Fool!” arm tattoo

>> Phase 6: $7,500 by Nov 23, 2008 A portrait of Mr. T above the text “I Pity The Fool!”

>> Phase 7: $20,000 The size of the tattoo doubles, to take up most of my upper arm

>> Phase 8: $50,000 An A-Team collage ‘quarter-sleeve’ tattoo

>> Phase 9: $100,000 A full A-Team collage tattoo on my back

Photo Above: Chris Mischler Before and After

Chris Mischler is on a mission to transform himself into “Mr. T” to support

The Diabetes Research Institute

12/02/08 ~ Joe Martinez, Pharmacist & Type 1 Diabetic

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Joe Martinez, Pharmacist and Type 1 Diabetic. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Joe Martinez

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11/25/08 ~ Amy Tenderich, “DiabetesMine”

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Amy Tenderich, founder of DiabetesMine. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Amy Tenderich

Amy Tenderich is a journalist, book author and Health 2.0 expert based in San Francisco, CA. She began her career as a journalist, and has experience in magazine editing, marketing and PR. Following two stints overseas and 13 years of communications work in the Silicon Valley technology industry, she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in May 2003, and subsequently launched DiabetesMine.com^TM, “a gold mine of straight talk and encouragement for people living with diabetes” - for which she recently received the Lilly for Life Achievement Award^TM for diabetes journalism.

DiabetesMine.com is now considered the best-read diabetes blog in the country, and ranks in the Top 10 of the World’s Top Blogs in Health & Medicine on the Health Care100 Index. Amy and DiabetesMine.com have been featured in Newsweek, Business Week, the Wall Street Journal, the UK Guardian, NPR’s Future Tense, TechCrunch, and a number of other influential blogs and publications.

Amy is also Community Manager of a new social networking site for diabetics called DiabeticConnect.com.

She recently collaborated with Dr. Richard Jackson, a leading physician from Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, to co-author the book, “Know Your Numbers, Outlive Your Diabetes” - hailed as the first-ever straightforward guidebook providing a clear strategy for living well with diabetes and avoiding the long-term health damage it can cause.

As Co-Founder of TnT Initiatives, LLC, Amy is a regular contributor to a number of leading diabetes publications, and provides consulting services to pharmaceutical companies and healthcare technology innovators.

She holds a B.A. in Journalism from California State University, Long Beach, and an M.A. in Communication Studies from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

Photo Above: Amy Tenderich

11/18/08 ~ Dr. Andrew R. Schwartz

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Andrew R. Schwartz. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. Andrew R. Schwartz

I have been an active medical practitioner for over 40 years with training in infectious diseases, internal medicine, and geriatrics.

I have served abroad in the tropics with the United States Army and as the Post Surgeon at the Army Biological Warfare Laboratories. Subsequent to that I have been in the practice of internal medicine, infectious diseases, and geriatrics and academic medicine first at Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital in Philadelphia where I was Professor of Medicine and Microbiology until 1980, and subsequently in private practice here in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

My interests obviously lie in the three areas listed above (internal medicine, infectious diseases, and geriatrics) and in this vein I have had the opportunity to come across patients who suffer from diabetes mellitus and its complications in multiple ways.

Photo Above: Dr. Andrew R. Schwartz

11/11/08 ~ Greg Bauer, Type 1 Diabetic

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Greg Bauer, Type One Diabetic. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Greg Bauer

Photo Above: Greg Bauer

11/04/08 ~ Kathleen McDonald, Nurse Practitioner

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Kathleen McDonald, Nurse Practitioner. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Kathleen McDonald, MSN, APRN, BC-ADM,CDE

Kathleen McDonald, MSN, APRN, BC-ADM,CDE, is a Certified Diabetes Educator(CDE) and Certified Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health, Gerontology, and Advanced Diabetes Management (ADM).

Kathleen received her RN degree from the Helene Fuld School of Nursing in Camden in 1973, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) from the University of the State of New York in1983. Kathleen completed her Masters of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Nursing Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner program in 1985.

Ms. McDonald is board certified as a Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health (1985), Gerontology (1986), and Advanced Diabetes Management (2002) by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Additionally she is credentialed as a Certified Diabetes Educator by the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators since 1986.

Kathleen was the 1999 recipient of the Garden State Association of Diabetes Educators’ Diabetes Educator of the Year award.

Since 2003, Kathleen is in private practice with a physician in Cherry Hill, NJ where she is responsible for the medical /metabolic management and diabetes self management education of a cohort of adult patients in the sub acute, long term, and primary care settings. Previous positions include National Project Director of a national Diabetes Quality Improvement Study with 65 certified diabetes educators nationwide; Diabetes Nurse Practitioner/Education Specialist-Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA; Nurse Practitioner Diabetes Services-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ, and a 16 year practice in Voorhees, NJ, with a physician where she was responsible for medical management and diabetes self management education of adult patients with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Kathleen is a past president of the Garden State Association of Diabetes Educators and the New Jersey State Nurses Association Forum of Nurses in Advanced Practice and a former chair of the Professional Education Committee of the American Association of Diabetes Educators.

Ms. McDonald has given professional presentations on Diabetes Education and Management on a state (New Jersey State Nurses Association (New York State Nurses Association) and national level (American Association of Diabetes Educators).

Kathleen has published numerous articles on diabetes management and education for both consumers and health care professionals. She most recently was a coauthor of an educational module for baccalaureate nursing faculty on Assessment and Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Older Adults for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Geriatric Nursing Education Consortium.

Photo Above: Kathleen McDonald

10/28/08 ~ The Diabetes Research Institute Diabetes 2.0 Update Open Forum

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will have an Open Forum. The two will be talking about the Diabetes Research Institute Diabetes 2.0 Conference that they will be attending in New York City on Saturday, October 25, 2008. They will be taking your phone calls and answering your questions on Diabetes. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com. Call In: 856-696-0092

Photo Above: Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. & Kitty Castellini

10/21/08 ~ Dr. Wendy Satin Rapaport, Clinical Psychologist

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Wendy Satin Rapaport, Clinical Psychologist. Dr. Rapaport is the author of When Diabetes Hits Home; the Whole Family’s Guide to Living Well With Diabetes. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. Wendy Satin Rapaport, L.S.C.W., Psy. D.

Wendy Satin Rapaport, L.S.C.W., Psy.D., is Adjunct Professor of Medicine and Psychology at the Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami, and has specialized in individual, marital, family and group therapy for patients with diabetes for more than 20 years. A professional writer, Dr. Rapaport has published more than 30 articles on this subject, and frequently lectures around the country. In 1999, she was awarded the National Health Information Award for her book, When Diabetes Hits Home: The Whole Family’s Guide to Emotional Health. In her book she addresses the challenges facing people with diabetes, both those who are newly diagnosed and those who have lived with diabetes for many years, as well as strategies for the management of diabetes through actions and attitudes for everyone involved.

For more information on Dr. Wendy Satin Rapaport click here.

Photo Above: Dr. Wendy Satin Rapaport

10/14/08 ~ Dr. Scott Schaffer, ENT

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Scott Schaffer, ENT. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com. Call In: 856-696-0092

Preventing Ear, Nose and Throat Problems

with Dr. Scott Schaffer, Otolaryngologist

Scott R. Schaffer, MD, FACS

Dr. Schaffer grew up in Bucks County and graduated from Gettysburg College, where he lettered in 2 sports for 4 years and was named All-American Honorable Mention in soccer. He received a Masters degree in Anatomy at Hahnemann University, and earned his MD from The Medical College of Pennsylvania, both in Philadelphia. Dr. Schaffer trained in Surgery and Otolaryngology at Temple University Hospital and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.

He joined the staff at Cooper Hospital in Camden, and quickly attained joint Associate Professorship in Surgery/Otolaryngology and Pediatrics; he also became the Head of the Section of Otolaryngology. During this time, Dr. Schaffer performed clinical research into various areas of ENT, including the science behind dangerous ear infections in diabetic patients.

Dr. Schaffer left Cooper in 1999 to open The ENT Specialty Center in Gibbsboro. He specializes in snoring, sinus, voice and thyroid problems in adults and children. He has clinical privileges in the Virtua Health System (Voorhees, Berlin and Marlton divisions) and at the Summit Surgery Center and Cooper Surgery Center, both in Voorhees.

While not caring for patients, Dr. Schaffer enjoys golf, outdoor adventure activities and photography.

For more information about Dr. Schaffer and his practice, visit:

www.ENTspecialtycenter.com .

Photo Above: Dr. Scott Schaffer

10/07/08 ~ Diabetic Heart Disease with Dr. Ian Joffe, Cardiologist

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Ian Joffe, Cardiologist. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com. Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. Ian Joffe, MD, FACC

Dr. Joffe is currently in private practive with Associated Cardiovascular Consultants in South Jersey. He is Chairman of the Virtua IRB.

He is married and has 2 children. He enjoys windsurfing and running in his spare time.

To learn more about Dr. Ian Joffe and his practice please visit:

Associated Cardiovascular Consultants, PA

Photo Above: Dr. Ian Joffe, MD, FACC

9/30/08 ~ Manny Hernandez, Diabetes Hands Foundation

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Manny Hernandez, co-founder of “Diabetes Hands Foundation.” Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com. Call In: 856-696-0092

Manny Hernandez

Manny Hernandez is a Venezuelan-born Social Entrepreneur and a Community Strategist who has had LADA diabetes since 2003. In March 2007, he founded TuDiabetes.com, a community for people touched by diabetes in English, followed by EsTuDiabetes.com, a sister community for those who only speak Spanish. Since January 2008, he lives in California, where he co-founded the Diabetes Hands Foundation along with his wife, Andreina Davila. Besides running the two communities to help connect people touched by diabetes with the help of a number of passionate volunteers, the nonprofit works to raise diabetes awareness through programs such as Word In Your Hand.

Manny invites you to join his online community at:

TuDiabetes ~ A Community for People Touched by Diabetes.

EsTuDiabetes ~ Available in Spanish.

Photo Above: Mr. Manny Hernandez

9/23/08 ~ Diabetes Living Today® ~ No Sugar Added™ Open Forum, The ABC’s of Diabetes

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will have an Open Forum. They will be taking your phone calls and answering your questions on Diabetes. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday 8:00 PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT 1-856-696-0092

Photo Above: Dr. Joseph J. Fallon, Jr. & Kitty Castellini

9/16/08 ~ Diabetic Gastroparesis with Dr. Jay Malamut, Gastroenterology

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Jay Malamut, Gastroenterology. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com. Call In: 856-696-0092

Jay Malamut, MD

Dr Malamut graduated from Lafayette College with a BA in Biology with Honors. He earned his MD degree at Hahnemann University and also completed his internship, residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Hahnemann. Dr. Malamut has also earned a Masters Degree in Medical Management from the Department of Health Systems Management in the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at Tulane University.

Dr Malamut has been in the private practice of Gastroenterology in Voorhees, NJ since 1986. He is on the staff of Virtua Hospital and also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Centennial Surgery Center in Voorhees. He has held previous positions as Clinical Instructor at Hahnemann University and as Chief of the Section of Gastroenterology at Virtua Health.

Photo Above: Dr. Jay Malamut

9/09/08 ~ Dr. Guri Bronner, Vitreoretinal Specialist

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This week Dr. Fallon will interview Dr. Guri Bronner, Vitreoretinal Specialist. Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com. Call In: 856-696-0092

Dr. Guri Bronner, Vitreoretinal Specialist

Drs Foxman, Foxman and Margolis are pleased to announce the addition of Guri Bronner, MD as their fourth vitreoretinal specialist. Dr. Bronner completed his Medical School at Robert Wood Johnson in New Brunswick, NJ and his Residency training at New Jersey Medical School. He then completed his fellowship training at the prestigious Vanderbilt University. He is equipped with knowledge and skills in the most advanced surgical and non-surgical techniques for treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous. Dr. Bronner will also participate in the Clinical Trials Center at Retinal and Ophthalmic Consultants, helping to bring emerging new treatments to their patients before they are available elsewhere. Dr. Bronner is available for consultations at the Northfield, Cape May and Vineland offices.

Photo Above: Dr. Guri Bronner

9/2/08 ~ Living with Juvenile Diabetes through the years.

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This week Kitty and Dr. Fallon will interview Parth Leach whose five year old daughter Nyssa was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes at the age of three. Also appearing with them in the studio will be Ms. Barbara Pancari who has lived with Juvenile Diabetes for the past “54″ years! Listener’s are invited to call in with their questions and comments. Tuesday Evening 8:00PM ~ 9:00PM (EST) Cruisin 92.1 FM~WVLT, streaming live on the web at www.wvlt.com. Call In: 856-696-0092

Parth & Nyssa Leach

Parth A. Leach is a 38 year old married mother to two girls, ages 11 and 5, and a step-mother to a 16 year old girl.. She and her husband have been married for almost 13 years. Their youngest daughter, Nyssa, was diagnosed with Type 1, Juvenile, Diabetes in November, 2005. She had just “celebrated” her third birthday the previous day. The day of Nyssa was diagnosed she began a regimen of finger pokes (7 or more times per day), carbohydrate counting (for EVERY morsel of food), and insulin shots (4 or more per day)…every single day. She endured Multiple Daily Injections (MDI) for just over 2 years before beginning to use an insulin pump in January, 2008. An insulin pump eases some of the daily issues associated with Type 1 Diabetes, but it is not a cure. Nyssa must be connected to her pump 24/7 to be able to receive her life-saving insulin. She is still required to test her blood sugar 7 or more times per day. The insulin pump is connected to her via an infusion site which must be changed every two to three days. She does not enjoy site-change days…but she does not want to go back to a needle with every meal. We must find a cure.

Photo Above: Parth & Nyssa Leach

Ms. Barbara Pancari

Diagnosed with diabetes mellitus at age 8, I am now about to turn 62 years old and have had the disease for almost 54 years. Quite frankly, it is very unsettling to see this statistic in writing.

As a child my disease was controlled with first one, then two daily injections: Lente and Regular insulin in the morning, and Lente at dinnertime. Although throughout my childhood I was a very conscientious diabetic who almost never “cheated,” I suffered greatly with the dietary restrictions. I was on a rigid diet of “exchanges” which left very little room for variety. I hated being hungry so much of the time and I also hated HAVING to eat when I was not hungry.

When I became an adult I made the supremely stupid and irresponsible decision to start eating more of what I wanted. My insulin remained the same, but I began eating more sweets and other “forbidden” foods when I should not have. Through all this, I excelled in high school and college, graduating in 1968 magna cum laude with a B.A. in foreign languages. I became a high school language teacher.

At age 21 I decided to ignore the protests of my parents and travel to Madrid, Spain to study for a Master’s degree during one summer. It was an exhilarating experience, and I had no significant problems controlling my diabetes. Or so I thought…but the cheating continued. By the third year I decided to relocate to Madrid and work for one year. I cannot overemphasize how strongly my parents opposed this move. They were terrified for my health, but I persisted and made the move in 1971.

I spent almost eight wonderful years living and working in Madrid for several multinational firms. I had never thought it possible that I could survive - successfully - in a foreign country, and I am extremely grateful for the experience. Although I had no major health setbacks, I must admit to continually being lax with my diet. In hindsight, I realize I have been extremely fortunate to have not developed complications much earlier than I did. I never tested my sugar - I’m not even sure when home glucose monitors became available - and saw my endocrinologist only once a year, when I returned to the USA to visit my family. My parents, incidentally, continued to be extremely opposed to my living in Europe and berated me constantly.

For several reasons - none related to diabetes - I decided to return to the USA to live in late 1978. I was 32 years old. By my late 30s I had developed hypertension and had already been treated for diabetic retinopathy in both eyes.

By age 50 I was being treated for hypertension and hyperthyroidism and early stage kidney disease. In all these years my insulin regimen had not changed and I still was not checking my glucose levels. When it became increasingly apparent that I was in very poor control, my internist recommended an endocrinologist, Dr. Edward Ruby of Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Ruby prescribed taking only Regular at dinnertime, but also a third daily injection of Lente at bedtime. At first, I was devastated at the thought of an additional shot, but soon became accustomed to it as it formed part of my daily routine. For the first time I started getting my hemoglobin A1C levels checked. They were not good. Dr. Ruby advised going on the insulin pump, but I was extremely frightened at the thought of an accidental overdose, and the thought of we