Celebrity Diabetics
Does anyone know what celebrities are diabetic? It's an interesting topic and wasn't sure if anyone knew of any.
I think Jay Cutler of the Chicago Bears is one and one of the Jonas brothers is another. I may be wrong though.
Ok Go...I want to know who else.
Thanks
I think Jay Cutler of the Chicago Bears is one and one of the Jonas brothers is another. I may be wrong though.
Ok Go...I want to know who else.
Thanks
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Permalink Reply by Hope on -
I think I saw this thread earlier, and I learned that Mary Tyler Moore, Brett Michaels and maybe Halle Barry....
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Permalink Reply by Michael J on -
I'm new to these forums and wasn't sure about other discussions. My fault
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Permalink Reply by Grego on -
I have wondered since Cutler was diagnosed how he prepares for a game of professional football as a QB. Seriously - I wish he would tell us how he manages. I find it amazing he can perform at a high level like that while on insulin.
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Permalink Reply by Terrie on -
Lots of celebs have Diabetes. There are a couple threads here about Famous Diabetics but when I try to search it, it doedesn't come up. Perhaps someone else could find it for you.
Here is some: http://www.dlife.com/diabetes/information//inspiration_expert_advic...
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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on -
http://forecast.diabetes.org/magazine/kids-families/bears-quarterba...
is a pretty concise discussion. Some of his not infrequent goofy plays, particularly last year, made me wonder though...
In this video: http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/jay-cutler-superstar/2009/10/jay-cu..., he mentions that his college QB coach was T1 dxed @ 27 too and that he emails him every day.
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Permalink Reply by jmpriest on -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyqVkw9HnT4
That is pretty good video from www.Dlife.com where Jay talks about his new dx.
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Permalink Reply by Natalie ._c- on -
Halle Berry has what is sometimes called Type 1b, Ketosis-Prone Type 2, or Flatbush Diabetes. This occurs almost entirely in blacks and Asians. The patient presents in ketoacidosis, and is often originally thought to be a Type 1, but when BGs are brought into control, it turns out that the person doesn't need exogenous insulin. As long as their BGs are kept in good control, they don't need insulin or oral meds, and they don't go into ketoacidosis. But if something happens, and the BGs go up, they will go right back into ketoacidosis.
It is not a commonly discussed type of diabetes, and so many people doubt that Halle has diabetes, but in fact she does, and she has to be careful just like the rest of us.
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Permalink Reply by Sarah Jane Greenshields on -
Wow! I did not know that, thank you! I will remove my comment ;) However, I have been a diabetic for many years, started a diabetes-based business, and have been very involved in the diabetes community - yet, I have never heard of Flatbush Diabetes. This is news to me - I am excited to hear, eager to learn more, and wish that she was communicating that!
I have noticed her speaking out more frequently and I appreciate that!
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Permalink Reply by Natalie ._c- on
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Michael Barker has a site called, I think, Ketosis Prone Type 2 Diabetes. I think you could Google it, and read it and find out a lot more about it. Most white people have never heard of it, including professionals, but it should be watched out for in the black community, and among those of Asian descent.
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