I was stunned when I heard that Paula Dean had diabetes. I guess with the type of cooking she does on TV it is pretty hard to follow a diabetic diet. She has some great recipes, but they are all stuffed with butter, cream, and deep fried. I can not eat like that otherwise I would not be able to move my big butt off of the couch that is for certain. So, I guess it does not surprise me much.
What did surprise me about it was the fact that she knew for 3 years and never came out about it because she was afraid it would hurt her ratings. That was silly to me, because if you are diabetic you should be showcasing healthier foods. I think her fans would have appreciated her being honest more than being deceitful. I think it was done on purpose so she could still continue to be a star.