Jay Cutler & Larry King: Tackling diabetes on and off the field
We raise our hands for NFL player Jay Cutler! Just shy of his 25th birthday, Jay was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, so he knows firsthand the importance of proper management. Hear how Jay stays healthy on and off the field by monitoring his blood glucose, eating well and, of course, getting plenty of exercise! Let’s hear it for Jay this American Diabetes Month!
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Tweet: clicktotweet.com Facebook: on.fb.me “Our Voices” is a video series that gives a voice to the voiceless. Join the Jubilee Project as we tackle type 2 diabetes, often termed the “silent killer” because of its chronic but deadly nature. Watch and share this video to help us raise awareness for diabetes. You may also become a sponsor by emailing us (project.jubilee@gmail.com) and pledging to donate a penny per view to the Union Square Family Health Center in Somerville, MA for their innovative diabetes initiatives. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic illness that causes high blood sugar resulting from insulin resistance. It represents one of the largest global burden of disease, affecting 350 million people globally and 1 out of 4 Americans. Diabetes is often correlated with issues of lifestyle, such as diet and exercise, and is also prevalent in low and middle income countries where more than 80% of diabetes deaths occur. Directed and edited by Eric I. Lu Produced with Dr. Andrew Ellner, Eddie Lee, Jason Y. Lee “Main theme” music by Jesse Chui & Henry Tsai from the film “At Musing’s End” by Wong Fu Productions “Dream” music by Priscilla Ahn Special thanks to the patients and staff in the Phyllis Jen Center for Primary Care at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Center for Primary Care & Primary Care Progress — www.jubileeproject.org www.facebook.com/jubileeproject @jubileeproject
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