Paula Deen: I've Diabetes Type 2

Paula Deen Paula Deen states she's Diabetes type 2. "I had been going to share my positive approach and never let diabetes stand when it comes to taking pleasure in my existence," Deen stated Tuesday, announcing her launch of Diabetes inside a New Light. VIDEO: Paula Deen asks Dr. Oz to assist her stop smoking The 64-year-old Food Network chef, who's famous on her butter and oil-laden Southern cooking, has developed in the news about her health before. In October she made an appearance around the Dr. Oz Show to obtain assist with giving up smoking. And last summer time fellow chef Anthony Bourdain shocked her as he stated she "revels in unholy connections with evil companies and she's proud to the fact that her meals are f---ing not a good idea." After learning of Deen's condition, Bourdain told Eater.com that although he takes no pleasure in hearing the data, "Whenever your signature dish is hamburger among a doughnut, and you have been happily selling these items knowing all along that you have Diabetes type 2 ... It's in bad taste if little else." Paula Deen: I am shocked by Anthony Bourdain's comments - since I have never cooked for him But Deen states her diagnosis will not stop her from cooking good food. She states she's making "lifestyle changes, including lightened-up versions of her favorite quality recipes" adding: "I am excited to ... show others that controlling diabetes doesn't have to prevent you from taking pleasure in what you love." Watch Deen speaking about her diabetes on Today: