F.A.C.E. Diabetes
Diabetes can even strike the rich and famous. But one thing is for sure, it doesn’t stop them from living their dream. Isolation and shame can be the negative impacts of life-altering medical conditions like diabetes. Thanks to celebrities like Halle Berry and Patti LaBelle, who make their illnesses known; they encourage others to take control of their lives so they can be healthy and enjoy a better quality of life. When celebrities share their experiences, they empower us. rolling out would like to send a special accolade to Eli Lilly and Angie Stone for the F.A.C.E. Diabetes Campaign, which is eradicating sadness, anger, fear and guilt and encouraging us to seek treatment so we can be healthy and pursue our passion with tenacity.–yvette caslin
For more information, visit www.face-diabetes.com
Types
Type 1 Diabetes occurs when the body’s own immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas, called beta cells. It is usually diagnosed
Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes, which affects 90-95% of the 21 million people who suffer with it. It is also known as the non-insulin dependent diabetes.
Symptoms
- Increased hunger
- Extreme thirst, dehydration and a dry mouth
- Weight loss
- Frequent urination, more noticeably at night
| Celebrities Battling Diabetes: | |
 Halle Berry – Academy Award Winning Actress |
 Vanessa Williams – Actress and former Miss America |
 Phife Dog – Rapper and Member of A Tribe Called Quest |
 Patti LaBelle – Award-Winning R&B Singer |
 Randy Jackson – Producer and Judge on “American Idol” |
 B.B. King – Legendary Blues Singer |
 Dorian Gregory – Actor |
 Della Reese – Actress |
 Angie Stone – Soul Singer |
 J. Anthony Brown – Radio Personality |
