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November 14 is World Diabetes Day!
It’s not a secret that African-Americans are disproportionately impacted by the disease. According to the American Diabetes Association, 13.2% of us over the age of 20 have been diagnosed diabetes. Not to mention, we are 1.7 times more likely than our white counterparts to develop diabetes.
And be clear: No one is exempt, including celebrities. From Patti LaBelle to Gabourey Sidibe to Halle Berry, here’s a list of our faves who are battling and managing their own diabetes.
#WorldDiabetesDay: How These Celebs Took Control Of Their Diabetes was originally published on hellobeautiful.com
