Over the weekend, we reported on the rumors that Paula Deen has Type 2 diabetes, and the affable Southern chef confirmed those rumors in a prepared statement. As we originally reported, Deen is endorsing a major Type 2 diabetes medication -- Victoza by Novo Nordisk -- on her website and in a new initiative called Diabetes in a New Light.
"I'm excited to team up with Novo Nordisk on this initiative to show others that managing diabetes does not have to stop you from enjoying the things you love," said Paula Deen. Are you pleased that Deen is using her diagnosis to raise awareness?