Season 2, Episode 04: Diabetes and Anorexia – A Candid Discussion
In this episode, Pam speaks with Christelle Haddad, also known as The Butter Queen DXB, about diabetes, anorexia, food and her low-carb dessert business.
Please note that this episode contains discussions about anorexia and eating disorders. If this could be triggering for you, please feel free to skip this episode. If you are in need of support for an eating disorder, or anything else, please send us an email at info@diapointme.com and we will refer you to resources and places where you can find someone specialized in this area.
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The Butter Queen DXB is a small business that specializes in making healthy, keto, sugar-free, and low-fat desserts. All of their desserts are diabetes-friendly, and they’re all made with high-quality ingredients and a lot of love.
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Christelle Haddad is the owner and founder of The Butter Queen DXB: a small business that specializes in making healthy, keto, sugar-free, and low-fat desserts. All of their desserts are diabetes-friendly, and they’re all made with high-quality ingredients and a lot of love.
Christelle stands for faith over fear. She is a true believer in bravery. Her passion is helping to increase awareness about living with diabetes, and supporting those who need guidance on anything related to diabetes.
This drive led to the creation of The Butter Queen DXB, which is the only home-based healthy treats and desserts bakery that offers people with diabetes the freedom and peace of mind to enjoy desserts without worrying about the sugar spikes.
Find Christelle on Instagram: @thebutterqueendxb
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DIabolimeia is one of the major complications we do not talk about enough.
You’re so right Rick, and that’s why our upcoming episode (episode 6) focuses on this very subject! Thank you for your input.