Paula Deen Diabetes: Why I Didn't Tell Anyone
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Paula Deen Diabetes: Why I Didn't Tell Anyone
She wanted to "be armed to be able to help others" before revealing her condition, she tells PEOPLE
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Paula Deen won't apologize for keeping diabetes diagnosis private
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Diabetes Drug Maker Suspends Deal With Deen - The New York Times
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Paula Deen, Biography, TV Shows, Books, & Facts
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Chef Paula Deen has diabetes, and some say 'I told you so
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Paula Deen's Publicist Quits Over Diabetes Drug Endorsement
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Paula Deen pledges money to diabetes association
Paula Deen's Controversial Career
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Paula Deen Says She Has Type 2 Diabetes - The New York Times
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Chef Paula Deen hid diabetes, pushed high-fat food – The Denver Post
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Paula Deen's Weight Loss Is Nothing Short Of Amazing: See The Pics
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