Actor Ben Vereen Uses Spotlight For Diabetes Awareness
One day, entertainer Ben Vereen showed up at his doctor's office, seeking treatment for his "adult-onset" diabetes. The next thing they knew, they were on the road together, spreading the word about the importance of early testing.
Vereen and Dr. Michael Bush -- a top diabetes expert and a leading advocate for awareness -- stopped by our studios to speak with Farai about their efforts to inform people about the dangers of Type 2 diabetes. Then, Vereen talked more about his wide-ranging Hollywood career.
Tags: Ben Vereen | Type 2 diabetes | diabetes
11:55 AM ET | 10-30-2008 | permalink
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