Celebrities & DIABETES
We
admire them, we cherish them, we love them and we will be happy to be in their
place. Whether you are a fan or not there is no denying that our lives have been
affected by many larger than life celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood circle.
But have you thought how their lives may also get affected by diabetes? Yes,
they have plenty of resources to get the best treatment, have a best dietician
to manage their daily food intake which may help them manage diabetes, they can
hire the best of trainers who can help them to do exercises which helps in
avoiding diabetes but once they have acquired diabetes either Type 1 or Type 2
- they can’t get rid of it.
No, Amitabh Bachchan is not diabetic.
The legend has managed his life and health so well that he has been able to
avoid diabetes. We really wish him to stay away from this dreaded disease
forever. Senior Bachchan is though involved in promoting the cause and spread
awareness in general public to avoid diabetes. Reportedly, on his 70th
birthday a mobile diabetes unit was launched in the name of megastar Amitabh
Bachchan, which will conduct free diabetes tests. It was launched by the living
legend himself. It was exciting to read his tweet following the inauguration,
which read, "Inaugurated 'Amitabh' the mobile diabetes unit from Silver
Star, the noble charitable organisation that I patronise, in Mumbai". "Free
diabetes tests conducted by these mobile units... proud to be associated with
it in patron, and to contribute for its extension," Big B further posted.

Among the other popular faces of India’s movie
industry suffering from diabetes is the Charismatic Southern Star and my
personal favorite who has given many brilliant performances - The Kamal Hassan.
Unluckily, type 1 diabetes had been with him along with this stardom. In type 1
diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is
needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily
life. With the help of insulin therapy and other treatments, even young children
can learn to “manage” their condition and live longer and healthier lives -
have you noted the word, “managed”? Yes, we all know how diabetes is incurable
and it can only be just managed. At this age and with the hectic work regime he
has always immersed himself in, it’s a blessing that he has managed to control
his diabetes through exercise and by adopting healthier eating habits.

Among
many international celebrities who have disclosed their health status so as to
inspire the general public in working harder and achieving a diabetes free life
are; Halle Berry and Academy Award winner Tom Hanks. One thing is for sure,
their determination and dedication have helped them and their perseverance may
help us to be inspired. Always!
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There is no cure
for diabetes but it is certainly avoidable. You can learn how to avoid diabetes
by calculating your risk of type 2 diabetes which is dependent on your genetic
factors and lifestyle by logging at www.Grass-Diabetes.com
What does
GRASS-DIABETES.com does for you?
You can:
Eat Good. Stay Active. Avoid Diabetes.
Yours,
Dr. M Singhal
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