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In 2017 Precious star Gabourey Sidibe revealed she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. She was so worried about the possible consequences of the disorder that she started to lose weight naturally. In 2016 the Brooklyn native had bariatric surgery and since then she has continued making positive changes in her lifestyle!
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Comedian Drew Carey lost about 80 pounds (36 kg) in 2010, revealing a healthier and happier version of himself. Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for a long time, he said after his weight loss he was able to stop taking medication!
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Halle Berry was diagnosed with diabetes when she was only 22, after feeling sick and lapsing into a coma. The beautiful actress has explained a high-fat, low-carb diet has helped her and that she could possibly "reverse" diabetes!
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Singer and television personality Randy Jackson revealed in 2008 he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after experiencing "flu symptoms" that turned out to be high blood sugar. Former American Idol judge used to weigh more than 300 pounds (136 kg) but has lost about 114 pounds (52 kg)
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Mexican beauty Salma Hayek developed gestational diabetes while she was pregnant with her daughter, Valentina in 2007. While it can be cured and often disappears after giving birth, gestational diabetes can develop into type 2 diabetes, so it's important for pregnant women to get checked frequently
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Former Miami Dolphins’ quarterback Jay Cutler was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes more than 10 years ago, after feeling weak and losing weight during the 2007 NFL season. Since his diagnosis he takes daily insulin shots and has been responding well to the treatment. The NFL star works with an organization called Dedicated to Diabetes, which aims to improve public knowledge about the disease!
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Cooking show host Paula Deen was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2009. After her diagnosis she became a spokesperson for Danish company Novo Nordisk, which produces medicines for the disease. Before revealing she has type 2 diabetes, Paula Deen was highly criticized for using sugar in her recipes and for "telling kids to have cheesecake for breakfast"
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During a 2013 appearance on Late Show with David Letterman, Tomh Hanks announced that he has type 2 diabetes. "I went to the doctor, and he said, ‘You know those high blood sugar numbers you’ve been dealing with since you were 36? Well, you’ve graduated! You’ve got type 2 diabetes, young man,'" he said
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Even athletes can develop diabetes. Former tennis player Billie Jean King was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 63. Previous eating disorders and a family history of diabetes didn't make things easy. She currently keeps her condition under control by exercising frequently and taking her medication
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Music star Nick Jonas revealed in 2007 he was diagnosed with a severe form of type 1 diabetes when he was only 13 years old. He has said that being open with his fans about his diagnosis has helped him feel "less alone"
In the United States alone, 1.5 million people are diagnosed with diabetes every year, including some actors, musicians, and athletes, who have been dealing with the disease for many years.
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