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Sep 16, 2021 · And although the transformation did take a long time, Merkerson revealed she weighed 135 pounds in early 2020. The Law & Order actress says there is no end goal; in fact, the whole regimen is her life now. Even during the pandemic, Merkerson says she didn't slack off.
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As hospital administrator Sharon Goodwin on NBC's Chicago Med, S. Epatha Merkerson deals with her share of fictional medical cases. But in real life, she struggles with a health issue of her own: type 2 diabetes.
\"I was diagnosed about 13 years ago,\" Merkerson tells TVGuide.com. \"I have a family history of Type 2 diabetes, but I didn't recognize the symptoms. ... I found out the hard way. I was a part of a health fair and had my blood sugar tested, and it read very high that day. And then in retrospect, I understood what the symptoms were that I had.\" T...
\"They all know that I have Type 2 diabetes. Everyone on set knows. Even the craft service people, they only put things in my camper that they know that I can eat. I asked for a soda the other day and she said 'No. I put some things in your room that I think are healthier choices,\" Merkerson says with a laugh. \"So, I let everybody know, and now t...
With Chicago Med on summer hiatus, the actress has partnered with the American Diabetes Association to promote awareness of the chronic illness. She's currently devoting her time to acting as a spokeswoman for the website America's Diabetes Challenge, which encourages type 2 diabetes patients to use a blood test known as the A1C test to manage thei...
Jan 6, 2022 · Learn about the actress who played Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on \"Law & Order\" and Sharon Goodwin on \"Chicago Med.\" Discover her early years in Detroit, her roles in theater and film, and her honorary degrees.
Walking has become her exercise of choice. “That’s how I’ve been able to keep my weight down and my A1C at a very low number.” She’s also careful to avoid an all-or-nothing mentality about exercise or food, which used to lead to frustration—and bingeing. “I continue to try my best, and I think that’s what’s most important.”
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Feb 21, 2024 · S. Epatha Merkerson says Sharon Goodwin is ready to move on with the new man in her life on 'Chicago Med' (2024) ... How to Lose Weight Without Exercising; Types of Diets; Workouts to Lose Weight ...
Nov 23, 2020 · Now I'm here in Chicago doing "Chicago Med," and Chicago is a great walking city as well," says Merkerson, who checks her blood twice daily but doesn't take insulin. Although it took time, her changes led to transformation. Merkerson went from weighing 174 pounds to 135. What's the toughest for her is keeping her life in balance.
Feb 8, 2018 · As the celebrity guest at a health convention in 2003, Emmy- and Golden Globe-award-winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson, a star of Chicago Med, never expected to be diagnosed with type 2...
