Jean is the ambassador for Entertainment Industry Foundations Diabetes Aware which reminds people to watch out for the signs of diabetes and take care to control it.

Take a look at the PSA:

What do you think of it? I’m a little disappointed by it. Jean looks a bit tired in this clip and I don’t think it sends a positive message about diabetes. I think it could have been done better. But then again any information that gets out in front of people and helps them take notice is a good thing.

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Jean Smart Does Diabetic PSA

Just had a chance to go through the latest edition of Diabetes Forecast. I love this magazine, which comes with your membership to the American Diabetes Association. They also have great information that I quite frankly don’t seem to get from my doctor. Often I’ll read about something in the magazine and then go talk to him.

This issue of Diabetes Forecast had Randy Jackson on the cover. One thing I liked about his interview was that he talked about being over 350 pounds. He said when you get to that kind of weight, it isn’t about food anymore. It’s more than that.

That’s very true. People eat for a number of different reasons. They gain weight because of factors like not enough exercise, too many carbs, and stress. In order to truly change your life you have to take a look at these things to determine how to change them for the better.

If you don’t receiveDiabetes Forecast, I encourage you to visit the ADA website to see how you can get your copy.

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Randy Jackson Talks to Diabetes Forecast

Oh that Peyton Manning… he’s quite the card. Apparently he was horsing around and doing some “ProBowl pranks.” He had poor Jay Cutler surrounded by Nick Mangold and Kris Dielman (in excess of 300 pounds EACH). They picked up Cutler and dumped him in the pool.

Manning saved Cutler’s cell phone, but didn’t realize he had his blood sugar monitor on him. Dielman said, “That was a prank where I thought we were smart enough to get the cellphone out of his pocket. But then, ‘Oops.’ ”

Ooops indeed. Cutler is a Type 1 diabetic and his blood sugar monitor was destroyed after that.

Still, Cutler laughed it off. He quickly got a new one and all was well. But I’ll bet there was a few moments there that were pretty tense.

Boys will be boys!

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Peyton Manning Dumps Jay Cutler’s Blood Sugar Monitor in the Pool

This is news NO diabetic likes to hear. Larry Miller, who owns the pro basketball team the Utah Jazz, has “had both of his legs amputated 6 inches below the knee.”

Mr. Miller has Type 2 diabetes and has been using a wheelchair even before the surgery. We wish Mr. Miller a speedy recovery. Our thoughts go out to you!

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Utah Jazz Owner and Diabetic Suffers Double Amputation

Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler has been vocal about getting diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last year, and he’s helping to bring awareness to the cause. He’s teamed up with Eli Lilly & Co. and their “Inspired by Diabetes” campaign to help send Type 1 diabetic children to summer camps.

“Inspired by Diabetes” is a campaign to help bring families together to help raise awareness to the “global burden” of the disease.

Cutler has said, “Diabetes is the toughest opponent I’ve ever faced, but I wasn’t going to let it slow down my career. And kids don’t have to let it stop them from reaching for the dreams.”

Cutler (whose team is not in the Superbowl this year) will instead spend that week visiting “All Children’s Hospital to meet with families of children with type-1 diabetes.” The children are encouraged to “share their stories through art, essays, poems or photography.”

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Jay Cutler Helps in the Inspired by Diabetes Campaign

I’m always interested in athletes with diabetes, aren’t you? It seems that much more difficult to manage diabetes when you are always pushing your body to the limit.

But many athletes, like Denver Broncos Quarterback Jay Cutler, manage just fine thank you very much. Cutler checks his blood up to six times each game (which generally lasts about three hours.)

He was apparently diagnosed “last spring just before his 25th birthday” and keeps Gatorade on hand to raise his blood sugar if he drops too low. Or if he gets too high, he takes insulin.

I applaud Jay Cutler for reminding us all that diabetes does not have to slow you down. It just means you have to do things a little differently (like check your blood sugar more often.)

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Jay Cutler Tests Up to Six Times a Game to Keep His Diabetes in Check

Randy Jackson from American Idol has been vocal about having Type 2 diabetes. He’s also actively involved in raising awareness.

Now Randy is helping people get in the “K.N.O.W” about diabetes. “K.N.O.W.” stands for:

Keeping active and maintaining a healthy body weight.
Normalizing your critical health numbers.
Opting for a healthy lifestyle.
Working with a healthcare provider.

Here’s a video with more information from Randy:

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Randy Jackson Helps People Get in the K.N.O.W. About Diabetes

Laila Ali is the spokesperson for the Kiss Diabetes Goodbye campaign, and if you have not participated in this yet, I highly recommend you do so!

Here’s the “Kiss Diabetes Goodbye” message from the ADA:

“During American Diabetes Month this November, help the American Diabetes Association raise $1 million to kiss diabetes goodbye. Fund researchers who are working toward a day without diabetes. Support diabetes education programs in communities across the country. Provide a voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes.”

Click here to donate and show your support!

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One in Three Kids Face a Future with Diabetes

Have you ever seen Elaine Stritch? She’s absolutely delightful. So much spunk and so full of life.

But like all real people, she’s had her share of challenges. She talks with Diabetes Life about diabetes and alcoholism.

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Video Interview: Elaine Stritch Talks About Diabetes and Alcoholism

Nick Jonas and Bayer Diabetes Care have produced dog tags that feature a lyric from “A Little Bit Longer,” the song Nick wrote about his diabetes. Two versions of the dog tags are available: one for people who would like to support the cause and another specifically for people with diabetes. The dog tag for people with diabetes has the lyric on the front, but also has the word “diabetes” on the back to document their personal fight against the disease.

I think this is a wonderful way to support the cure for diabetes. It’s also a good idea for diabetics to wear. Check out this site for the details.

Here’s Nick’s song, “A Little Bit Longer“:

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Nick Jonas Designs Diabetic Dog Tags