It may not be a shocker that southern comfort food chef Paula Deen has Type 2 diabetes, but it is important to know how to avoid such health problems. Obesity increases your risk. Avoid eating fatty, sugar-rich foods and try to cut down on fats and oils, sugars and simple-carbohydrates like white rice, and bleached flour. Substitute for whole grains, non- or low-fat, or natural alternatives. Moderation is key.

Paula Deen, now being the spokeswoman for Victoza, a diabetes drug company, is now learning that healthy eating is key. Plus, eating healthy reduces the signs of aging and improves the appearance of wrinkles. Now doesn’t that carrot look extra appetizing?

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