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Mother Love
Co-Host of dLifeTV, published author, veteran of television and radio talk shows, film actress, advice columnist, motivational speaker, and stand-up comic.
"I had just stopped smoking for a few months and now I had to change my eating habits and my lifestyle. I went to diabetes classes, nutritionists, doctors and learned how to use the Internet to gather information on the latest diabetes information..."
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Kay Pauszek
Miss Iowa 2005
Talent: Irish Step Dance
Platform: Diabetes Awareness: Preventing the Onset of Type II Diabetes
DIVABETIC: Kay, you truly are a ‘one in a million’ DIVA PAL in our book!
There’s no one else like you because honestly, we usually contact DIVAS to participate, but in this case, your lovely diva self reached out to us after reading PEOPLE magazine. That’s so awesome! WOW--beautiful ..."
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Sheena Easton
Singer/Actor/Talk Show Host
"Diabetes runs in my family. My Grandmother and an aunt had it and my brother and a sister have it now. I have been tested and have been told I am headed down that path if I didn't take care of my diet..."
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Lea Lorien
Singer
"I do believe that self control, self esteem, motivation, and an unwillingness to be defeated by a lack of will power can help guide you to a healthy and more productive life..."
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Arthel Neville
Co-host of GOOD DAY LIVE, Senior Correspondent, 'Current Affair' (check local listings)
"I firmly believe that looking good physically is determined by how you feel inside and how you feel about yourself. I remain prayerful and know that God is ultimately in control and that my life is in order. Knowing this keeps me going regardless of what challenges I face..."
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Lisa Fischer
Grammy Award Winning singer
"I think in my case it was a LACK of confidence with a combination of a yearning. I think confidence is built on NOT being good at something and then wanting it so badly that you do everything in your power and in your spirit to love what it is you're going after. And then, if your lucky ‘that love’ will come back to you and from that confidence comes..."
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Paulette McWilliams
Singer/performer
credits include: Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Bette Midler
"Actually, my dad and my mom, who are no longer with me, were both diabetic in their later years. My oldest sister and my niece are also diabetics. My niece has to take insulin. I try to keep a balanced diet and not go too crazy with the sugar..."
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Penni Wilson
Writer/Singer
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Jacky Clark
Actress, Gospel Singer
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Simone Denny
Singer
"I am not a diabetic ... however it runs on both sides of my family. My Dad, both of my Grandmothers, cousins, Uncles & Aunts suffer with diabetes. I became very aware of healthy eating by watching my relatives prepare their meals. The Diabetic diet is the healthiest I ever seen! As a result I try to stay active and drink lot's of water. I've eliminated salt from my diet and I try to limit sugar and refined foods as much as possible..."
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Katreese Barnes
Singer, Writer, Producer & Musician; Associate Music Director for 'Saturday Night Live'
"I think discipline is key as well as focus. Just like any great boxer, you are going to get hit sometime but you get back up and keep punching. And at the end of the day, it doesn't matter if you win, as long as you put up a good fight. That's how you earn respect..."
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Hazella Rollins-LaVar
Opera Singer & Stroke Survivor; Founder & Executive Director of The Stroke of Hope Foundation
"As a performer it’s critical to know what's realistically attainable and what's not. Everybody has a unique set of limitations. It’s very important to be honest with yourself about your strengths and weaknesses and then protect yourself from obvious temptations and surround yourself with people and things that will help you succeed..."
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Robin Clark
Singer & Writer
Simple Minds; David Bowie; Funk the Peanuts; Patti Scialfa; Luther Vandross
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Brenda White-King
Singer
Luther Vandross; Dionne Warwick; Dave Matthews Band; Lenny Kravitz
"I had a relative who was diabetic and unfortunately she had to have both of her legs amputated before she died. I had no idea up until that point, that diabetes could do that much damage to a person's health. I thought it was just about getting insulin shots and that was it..."
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Cindy Mizelle
Singer & Writer
Luther Vandross; Whitney Huston; Chaka Khan; Dave Mathews Band; Annastasia
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