Diabetes affects people physically, socially, and psychologically.
Questions can arise about medication, nutritional diet and testing for diabetes. Almost 430 million people are dealing with this silent killer; knowledge is key to taking back and improving one's life.
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Created by Charles Mattocks, Reversed merges learning, health, diet, exercise, medicine, and a holistic approach to life.
With numerous guest experts to weigh in (including Talk Healthy Today host, Lisa Davis), the show provides anyone with diabetes (or who may think they have diabetes) positive solutions around technology, health tips, testing locations, products or supplies, and medical advances.
Listen as Charles joins Lisa to discuss the goal of the show, why it is so revolutionary, and his own personal journey with diabetes.Sponsor:
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REVERSED: The First Docuseries on Diabetes
Created by Charles Mattocks, Reversed merges learning, health, diet, exercise, medicine, and a holistic approach to life when faced with a diabetes diagnosis.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 1
- Audio File: talk_healthy/tt183.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Charles Mattocks, "The Poor Chef"
- Organization: ReverseD
- Book Title: The Budget-Friendly Fresh & Local Diabetes Cookbook
- Guest Website: Charles Mattocks
- Guest Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/charles.mattocks.7/
- Guest Twitter Account: @cmattocks1
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Guest Bio:
World Diabetes Advocate Charles Mattocks is best known as TV’s “The Poor Chef” is regularly seen on such major shows as Dr. Oz, The Today Show, CNN and scores of media not just in the USA, but across the world. He is also an Emmy-nominated actor for his lead role as Ben Tyler alongside James Wood in the 1996 classic, The Summer Of Ben Tyler.
Charles is also a published author for the American Diabetes Association with his latest cookbook, The Budget-Friendly Fresh & Local Diabetes Cookbook, currently in circulation. His passion for raising awareness and education for diabetes also led to him being honored as a Blue Circle Champion with the International Diabetes Federation.
Being the nephew of the late reggae legend Bob Marley, Charles has been a tireless advocate for the people. Charles has been a major force in diabetes since he was diagnosed eight years ago. He has created many engagements in diabetes ranging from the first ever nationwide diabetes RV tour to being a key note speaker for companies such as AstraZeneca and Blue Cross while also creating compelling documentaries on diabetes filmed around the world. Indeed, Charles has worked with many countries on various diabetes programs, ranging from the Caribbean to India.
Charles is also a multiple award-winning film director and producer. He is also the creator, Executive Producer and Host of the first ever diabetes reality documentary TV Series, ReverseD, which is currently being aired nationwide on the Discovery Life Channel. Respected by many in the industry, ReverseD is currently shaking up the diabetes world with its message of love, hope, inspiration, education, restoration and positive vibes.
Following this success and being a relentless advocate, Charles also plans on releasing a documentary which chronicles his life with diabetes titled The Diabetic You. - Length (mins): 28:08
- Waiver Received: No
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