This morning, Southern Cooking Queen Paula Deen declared to the “Today Show” that she indeed has been diagnosed with Type II diabetes. The 64-year-old Food Network star finally admitted she was diagnosed three years ago and that she has been working to manage her diabetes. Deen built her Food Network empire publicizing her incredibly decadent—and unhealthy—recipes including deep fried mac and cheese and krispy kreme bread pudding. Deen said in her interview that she wanted people to understand that diabetes isn’t “a death sentence”. However the most important thing to note here is that while Type II diabetes is not a death sentence, it isn’t curable-but it can be managed and most importantly, it can be prevented.
Making chronically bad diet decisions stuffed in Paula Deen’s recipes can absolutely contribute to the development of diabetes. Type II diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar—or glucose—your body’s main source of fuel. This type of diabetes causes the body to resist the effects of insulin — a hormone that regulates sugar levels in your body — or it affects the body’s ability to produce enough insulin to maintain a normal glucose level. If untreated, it can be life-threatening.
At Wellness Choice Center, we offer a revolutionary weight loss protocol that helps patients lose weight every week. We have seen patients in our office who were overweight and pre-diabetic and they have since lost 25 pounds in 2 months and are no longer at risk. On this physician-monitored protocol, you’re given most of your food, and you’re required to come to a weekly weigh-in and consultation. You are also assigned a weight-loss coach to ensure long-term success on this physiological-based program. If you, or someone you know, are facing a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, there is hope! Call our clinic today to schedule a free consultation @ 949-387-1333.
