Paula Deen has Type II Diabetes

[sbell111]

I saw her yesterday on The Chew talking about it and getting all teary. She went on to say how it's so hard and how you need to give up things you love. She said she hasn't had any sweet tea in 3 years. sniff sniff.
Then today on GMA she talked about moderation and how she can only have sweet tea in moderation. So which is it? I know that sounds silly and all, but if she is going to be a spokesperson for diabetes, shouldn't she get her story straight?

Just because she can drink it in moderation doesn't mean that she has had any in three years. I can drink booze in moderation, but it's been several years since I have had any.

 

[HannaBelle]

I am tired of people not taking responsibility for their own lives and choices. Every adult on earth (including Paula) knows that Paula's recipes are not the most healthy. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that anything laden with butter, cream cheese, and mayo is not healthy. Paula Deen did not pry open your mouth and force you to pour her food down it. She cooks what she likes and gives you the recipes for it. Whether, or not, you choose to eat it, and in what amounts, is your business as an adult, and you are responsible for the results of that.

As for making money, of course she is in it for the money. Who isn't? She doesn't stand on the TV and cook because she wants to share recipes out of the goodness of her heart, she does it to make money. She didn't give herself diabetes so that she could advertise the medicine and then get her son a show making her food more healthy. She got diabetes, likely, in part due to her diet, the drug manufacturer found out she was taking their medicine, and offered money to advertise their medicine because she is popular. Recently, Paula got a lot of flack from Anthony Bourdain about her food, I'm sure food network saw this as an opportunity to use that to create a new show, considering hers is popular but people want more healthy recipes, thus making them money.

Everybody wants to sound all altruistic, but in all honesty, if a drug manufacturer came to you and said, "I see that you are taking drug X for your medical condition, we would like to give you $2 million to make a commercial saying you are taking it." Would you turn them down? because I, sure as h3ll, wouldn't.

Put your big kid pants on and be responsible for your own actions!

 

[DWGal210]

I couldn't have said it better. I totally agree with you.

Personally, I like Paula, and I am nearly pathological about what I eat.

Now here is my point...

I am tired of people not taking responsibility for their own lives and choices. Every adult on earth (including Paula) knows that Paula's recipes are not the most healthy. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that anything laden with butter, cream cheese, and mayo is not healthy. Paula Deen did not pry open your mouth and force you to pour her food down it. She cooks what she likes and gives you the recipes for it. Whether, or not, you choose to eat it, and in what amounts, is your business as an adult, and you are responsible for the results of that.

As for making money, of course she is in it for the money. Who isn't? She doesn't stand on the TV and cook because she wants to share recipes out of the goodness of her heart, she does it to make money. She didn't give herself diabetes so that she could advertise the medicine and then get her son a show making her food more healthy. She got diabetes, likely, in part due to her diet, the drug manufacturer found out she was taking their medicine, and offered money to advertise their medicine because she is popular. Recently, Paula got a lot of flack from Anthony Bourdain about her food, I'm sure food network saw this as an opportunity to use that to create a new show, considering hers is popular but people want more healthy recipes, thus making them money.

Everybody wants to sound all altruistic, but in all honesty, if a drug manufacturer came to you and said, "I see that you are taking drug X for your medical condition, we would like to give you $2 million to make a commercial saying you are taking it." Would you turn them down? because I, sure as h3ll, wouldn't.

 

[HonnyDipp]

I honestly don't understand why she's getting bashed. We have never heard her say, "Hey y'all, put this stick of butter in your mouth and chew" it's common sense, if its not good for you, don't eat it!

 

[phorsenuf]

Just because she can drink it in moderation doesn't mean that she has had any in three years. I can drink booze in moderation, but it's been several years since I have had any.

But she said it both ways. One was she hasn't had any in 3 years and one was I drink it in moderation. Again, I know it's silly but it was something that stood out to me.

I'm not a Paula Deen watcher nor have I ever tried her recipes. I'm just not a fan of celebrity spokespeople who tout drug products and/or 'bring awareness' to medical issues all the while getting paid big bucks. If you truly did want to do that, then do it out of the goodness of your heart, otherwise you hold no credibility with me. And that's for any celebrity spokesperson.

 

[LisaR]

Personally, I like Paula, and I am nearly pathological about what I eat.

Now here is my point...

I am tired of people not taking responsibility for their own lives and choices. Every adult on earth (including Paula) knows that Paula's recipes are not the most healthy. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that anything laden with butter, cream cheese, and mayo is not healthy. Paula Deen did not pry open your mouth and force you to pour her food down it. She cooks what she likes and gives you the recipes for it. Whether, or not, you choose to eat it, and in what amounts, is your business as an adult, and you are responsible for the results of that.

As for making money, of course she is in it for the money. Who isn't? She doesn't stand on the TV and cook because she wants to share recipes out of the goodness of her heart, she does it to make money. She didn't give herself diabetes so that she could advertise the medicine and then get her son a show making her food more healthy. She got diabetes, likely, in part due to her diet, the drug manufacturer found out she was taking their medicine, and offered money to advertise their medicine because she is popular. Recently, Paula got a lot of flack from Anthony Bourdain about her food, I'm sure food network saw this as an opportunity to use that to create a new show, considering hers is popular but people want more healthy recipes, thus making them money.

Everybody wants to sound all altruistic, but in all honesty, if a drug manufacturer came to you and said, "I see that you are taking drug X for your medical condition, we would like to give you $2 million to make a commercial saying you are taking it." Would you turn them down? because I, sure as h3ll, wouldn't.

I don't disagree with you at all. I have told my kids that if they can only remember one thing that their dad and I have taught them, it should be to take personal responsibility for their actions.

I am not *mad* at Paula Deen. I find her actions to be sad and pathetic, though. Yes, she did what would be the typical, expected response but I would have loved to have seen her take a different path.

She had a chance to shine great insight into a disease that so many people are plagued with. I am not at all shocked over her decisions to promote a drug, continue smoking, and throw around the word moderation. Personal responsibility, Paula.

 

[momto2girls]

Personally, I like Paula, and I am nearly pathological about what I eat.

Now here is my point...

I am tired of people not taking responsibility for their own lives and choices. Every adult on earth (including Paula) knows that Paula's recipes are not the most healthy. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that anything laden with butter, cream cheese, and mayo is not healthy. Paula Deen did not pry open your mouth and force you to pour her food down it. She cooks what she likes and gives you the recipes for it. Whether, or not, you choose to eat it, and in what amounts, is your business as an adult, and you are responsible for the results of that.

As for making money, of course she is in it for the money. Who isn't? She doesn't stand on the TV and cook because she wants to share recipes out of the goodness of her heart, she does it to make money. She didn't give herself diabetes so that she could advertise the medicine and then get her son a show making her food more healthy. She got diabetes, likely, in part due to her diet, the drug manufacturer found out she was taking their medicine, and offered money to advertise their medicine because she is popular. Recently, Paula got a lot of flack from Anthony Bourdain about her food, I'm sure food network saw this as an opportunity to use that to create a new show, considering hers is popular but people want more healthy recipes, thus making them money.

Everybody wants to sound all altruistic, but in all honesty, if a drug manufacturer came to you and said, "I see that you are taking drug X for your medical condition, we would like to give you $2 million to make a commercial saying you are taking it." Would you turn them down? because I, sure as h3ll, wouldn't.

Well said!

 

[lucas]

Personally, I like Paula, and I am nearly pathological about what I eat.

Now here is my point...

I am tired of people not taking responsibility for their own lives and choices. Every adult on earth (including Paula) knows that Paula's recipes are not the most healthy. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that anything laden with butter, cream cheese, and mayo is not healthy. Paula Deen did not pry open your mouth and force you to pour her food down it. She cooks what she likes and gives you the recipes for it. Whether, or not, you choose to eat it, and in what amounts, is your business as an adult, and you are responsible for the results of that.

As for making money, of course she is in it for the money. Who isn't? She doesn't stand on the TV and cook because she wants to share recipes out of the goodness of her heart, she does it to make money. She didn't give herself diabetes so that she could advertise the medicine and then get her son a show making her food more healthy. She got diabetes, likely, in part due to her diet, the drug manufacturer found out she was taking their medicine, and offered money to advertise their medicine because she is popular. Recently, Paula got a lot of flack from Anthony Bourdain about her food, I'm sure food network saw this as an opportunity to use that to create a new show, considering hers is popular but people want more healthy recipes, thus making them money.

Everybody wants to sound all altruistic, but in all honesty, if a drug manufacturer came to you and said, "I see that you are taking drug X for your medical condition, we would like to give you $2 million to make a commercial saying you are taking it." Would you turn them down? because I, sure as h3ll, wouldn't.

How how did the drug manufacturer know she was taking their drug?

 

[badblackpug]

How am I supposed to know? I watch her show, we are not BFFs.

 

[Lanshark]

Paula Deen is an individual who has turned her name into an empire. It shouldn't surprise anyone that she uses her image to make money. I don't blame her. As an individual she has diabetes. She doesn't owe anyone an explanation. Anyone with a brain knows her food is not healthy. It's our personal responsibility to make good choices. It's not her responsibility. I'm not a fan of her's and never have been but I don't understand the uproar.