June 22, 2011
ANNOUNCER:
Diabetes is a growing epidemic effecting nearly 26 million americans, but according to crystal bowersox, runner up on american idol season nine and one of today’s most talented new artists, it doesn’t have to prevent you from living your life. at age six, Crystal was diagnosed with diabetes. though she is managing the disease well today, she’s had some close calls including one while on the show.
CRYSTAL BOWERSOX:
“During the competition, I was so busy rehearsing that I lost sight of my priorities, I let my diabetes sit on the back burner and wound up in the hospital. I let diabetes control me and almost lost everything that I have today. I realized then and now, that in order to achieve my dreams and live life on my terms, I have to take control of my diabetes.”
ANNOUNCER:
CRYSTAL HAS PARTNERED WITH THE MAKER OF ONETOUCH BLOOD GLUCOSE METERS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH DIABETES UNDERSTAND THAT REGULAR MONITORING AND MANAGING BLOOD SUGAR CAN HELP YOU LIVE A FULL LIFE. FOR More INFORMATION about crystal AND TO SHARE YOUR OWN ‘LIFE FIRST’ STORY, VISIT THE onetouch face book page AT FACEBOCK DOT COM SLASH ONETOUCH.
