Paula Deen, Chef at the Food Network's Southern Comfort show, confirmed that she had type II Diabetes for the past three years during a broadcast interview with Al Roker from the "Today Show".

Rumors have been ongoing that Deen suffers from diabetes but none had been yet confirmed.

"I'm here today to let the world know that it is not a death sentence," said Deen at the show.

Deen have been criticized for her style food with high fat, salt and sugar in her cooking,

When asked if she have changed her cooking since the diagnosis, Deen responded:

"I have always encouraged moderation," eating "in moderation," she said, adding that she does not eat like that every day.

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