While promoting "Captain Phillips," Tom Hanks revealed to David Letterman that he was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Doctors believe that the actor's weight fluctuations for movie roles may have contributed to his condition. "I went to the doctor and he said 'You know those high blood sugar numbers you've been dealing with since you were 36? Well, you've graduated. You've got Type 2 diabetes," revealed Hanks. The actor's weight fluctuated for numerous roles, including "A League of Their Own" (30 pound gain) and "Cast Away" (50 pound loss). "In dramatic weight gain and dramatic weight loss, the equilibrium of the body is just completely off. So that might predispose him to developing Type 2 diabetes later," explained Dr. Holly Phillips. Hanks, who looked more in shape than usual, said that his doctor gave him advice on how to control his diabetes. "My doctor said 'If you can weigh as much as you weighed in...
- 10/9/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
Tom is known for doing anything to create a good film — this includes drastic weight gain and loss for iconic characters he’s played in films like ‘Castaway’ and ‘A League of Their Own.’ However, it has caught up with him, he revealed on the ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ on Oct. 6.
Tom Hanks appears to have it all– an amazing wife, a successful career, and multiple Academy Awards. However, he has now revealed that he has to focus more on staying healthy since his doctor diagnosed him with Type 2 Diabetes. So sad!
Tom Hanks Tells David Letterman: I’ve Got Diabetes
The 57-year-old star visited Late Show with David Letterman to promote his new film Captain Phillips, but actually dropped a sad announcement – that he’s been struggling with high blood sugar since he was 36.
“I went to the doctor and he said, ‘You know those high blood...
Tom Hanks appears to have it all– an amazing wife, a successful career, and multiple Academy Awards. However, he has now revealed that he has to focus more on staying healthy since his doctor diagnosed him with Type 2 Diabetes. So sad!
Tom Hanks Tells David Letterman: I’ve Got Diabetes
The 57-year-old star visited Late Show with David Letterman to promote his new film Captain Phillips, but actually dropped a sad announcement – that he’s been struggling with high blood sugar since he was 36.
“I went to the doctor and he said, ‘You know those high blood...
- 10/8/2013
- by Emily Longeretta
- HollywoodLife
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