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American Idol's Randy Jackson has Type 2 Diabetes Randy Jackson, famous for being a judge on American Idol and for producing such artists as Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, found out that he had type 2 diabetes in 2001. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. In type 2 diabetes, the body either does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. At the time, he was 45 years old and weighed 360 lbs. How to Find an Expert Diabetic Doctor Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing disease in the United States. With the explosion of diabetes it is important to find a diabetic doctor who can help avoid the serious complications of the disease. Essentially all of the problems stemming from diabetes are preventable. However one must have early treatment and evaluation by a highly qualified diabetes doctor.This article will help you choose a great diabetes doctor. Why Stress Fractures are a Distance Runner's Nightmare Stress fractures happen to all kinds of athletes ranging from the pathologically over-trained gymnasts to casual runners. The reason is simple: the amount of stress applied exceeds the body's ability to withstand the load. And something has to give. Achilles and Runners: A Common Vulnerability The Achilles tendon is the largest, strongest tendon in the human body, but it is also the tendon we rupture most often. Anyone who is active can suffer from Achilles tendonitis, a common overuse injury and inflammation of the tendon. If you are out running hills and feel a sharp pain or dull ache in the back of the leg down near the heel, this could be Achilles tendonitis. What Makes a Good Surgeon? Anyone who is considering bunion surgery has a serious decision to make. It is important that you, as a patient considering surgery, make the right decision. By asking the right questions, and with a little footwork (no pun intended) you should be able to find a well qualified bunion surgeon who can help you by correcting the bunion, relieving your pain, and helping you to get back to all the activities that help you to enjoy life.