Television veteran Dick Clark, 74, has had adult-onset diabetes for the past decade. He's always kept his medical condition on the down low, telling only close friends and family. However, Clark publicly disclosed it last month when he assumed a new role as spokesman for the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Here, Clark shares with TV Guide Online his personal experience with the disease.
TV Guide Online: How long have you had diabetes? How did you find out?Dick Clark: Ten or 11 years ago, I went in for a normal physical checkup. The doctor said, "It looks like you've got Type 2 diabetes. We'll put you on a diet, have you do some exercise and, if necessary, we'll give you some medication." It's going well. The only change in my lifestyle has been my habits. I don't eat as much. I've been trying to lose another two or three pounds because the doctor says I've got to.
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