Dear Paula, I just want you to know that I support you and pray for you as you take on this type 2 diabetes. You have been an inspiritation to all of your viewers. I love your show and the fun and enjoyment you bring to cooking. But most importantly what I love about you is the the love of family. I enjoy when you have you have members of your family cook with you. Thank you for what you bring to your viewing audience...you are on special lady. Keep on keeping on...you are a beautiful lady. Thank you. Love ya, Donna

By Donna Boullion on February 20, 2012

HI PAULA,I LOVE WATCHING YOUR SHOW EVERYDAY,I TRY TO WRIGHT DOWN YOUR RECIPES BUT I MISS HALF,I HAVE TYPE2 DIABETES TO,I AM HAVING A HARD TIME WITH THE FOOD AND WHAT I CAN EAT,COULD YOU PLEASE HELP ME I HAVE NOONE ELSE,I AM 65 YEARS OLD AND BEEN TRYING TO DO THIS ON MY ON FOR A LONG TIME AND NOT DOING A GOOD JOB,THE SUGAR HAS MESSED UP MY FEET,CANT DRIVE ANYMORE,OR DO MUCH OF ANYTHING,COULD SURE USE YOUR HELP.JEWEL HAYES

By jewelhayes on February 20, 2012

Paula, You seem like one of the most sincere big hearted persons I would ever like to meet! Your show makes me smile and you are a great example as a mother. Don't listen to critics, I truly feel they are a small minority. You are soooo loved by so many people!!!

By Lauri on February 19, 2012

Paula, Heartbreaking to hear negative comments about your diabetes. All I could think of was "geez, leave her alone!!" You and your family seem to be some of the most wonderful people I have seen on TV. You make me laugh and smile. You seem to be a terrific mother and have great kids.

By lauri on February 19, 2012

Dearest Paula, As I listen to your recent diagnois of "Type II diabetes, I am reminded that my glucose numbers are very close to the same diagnosis. And I, too, am trying to attack it with all my might - and believe me, I have a lot of might!!! Along that line, I also saw your appearance on Dr. Oz, in which you have confessed to smoking for quite a while. Again, I am reminded of my own trials with that horrible nasty habit. My husband and I had smoked for about 36 years. How much did you smoke, you ask? Like you, "As many as I could." Well, guess what girl!! We did it - hand in hand like everything else we do - we did it - COLD TURKEY - and we haven't looked back for 15 years!!! Yeah for us - and yeah for you - the first step is admitting it! I know you can do it - with Michael by your side - your mutual support can get you through anything. I know you can. I wish you all the best in your quest to stop smoking - believe me in that it's not as hard as it seems. Thank you for all you give to me, and millions others with your charm and love for mankind. Love and hugs to you, Barbara Pierson from Camillus New York

By Barbara Pierson on February 13, 2012

Pauladeen I'm a type two also. I just wanted to say how much I love you and all you do. Thank you for being real and keeping it real!! Hope your having a wonderful day. kim

By kim powell on February 13, 2012

Paula,mean people suck! But most of ot comes from absolute ignorance about this disease!If your fat they day you deserve the disease,if your thin it's because you drink to much alcohol. I've heard it all but what I listened to is my diabetic doctor. You CAN have all things in moderation. There are so many things that sabatoge your sugar. Stress a huge problem,illness whether it be bladder infection,flu what ever .Inability to excersise with a walk.I'm talking people in wheel chairs .There are so may factors but here's the good news.Get a good doctor that explains things as they are. No that you are NOT a big fat pig that eats sugar and fried foods and sit on your butt all day!This can be totally inheritted and no one told you.Know that your a beautiful,deserveing ,knollegeable,loving person .Dieabetes doesn't define who you are!!!! Arm yourself with the tools you need to fight this disease! What your carbs,excersise of some type everyday .And tell this mean people you can make a life change can they from there ignorance?

By carolyn hanson on February 11, 2012

Paula, I want to commend you on your positive outlook at everything that comes your way. I have enjoyed watching your shows and feel like I have really gotten to know you as a person. You have overcome huge problems in your life, and have learn to go over or around them. Here's wishing you luck and good health...from my kitchen to your's!!!

By Carol on February 11, 2012

Paula- Thank you so much for finally thinking of us who have diabeties. Wish that you didn't have to go thru this. I will be one of your first followers Thank You Blair

By schweikl@comcast.net on February 10, 2012

Paula, I just can't believe how stupid some people and the media are about diabetes and you. If they watched your shows they would know you have always said you are a cook. I see you make healthy things all the time. What about every cook and cookbook out there why don't they say mean things about everything. Media people are always trying to make names for themselves and that goes for these so called doctors ontv. They change their stories from day to day. How come so many skinny people have it? They want us to eat all these diet foods and drinks with chemicals in them. I think they need to look at them first. Love you and your shows. I want to know everyone inmedia and tv's private medical histories.

By carol decoopman on February 10, 2012

I just looked at your lady and sons lasagna recipe on the website. You should seriously be ashamed of yourself. 12 servings of lasagna out of a 9x13 pan would be. 3x3 square per serving. Either that plate in the picture is tiny or you have attached a photo of 700-1000 calories worth of lasagna to a recipe for diabetics. This picture needs to show a regular sized plate, filled mostly with salad and the appropriately sized portion of lasagna! If you're going to be the face of eating well with diabetes, you really need to be more careful.

By Andrea C on February 10, 2012

Dear Precious Paula! You go , girl! I want to really encourage you! You haven't done anything wrong, your very personal life is yours and is not anyone's business. You are a great cook and a great entertainer. I come from a long line of great southern cooks but I doesn't take a whole lot of common sense to know that we can't cook or eat that way on a daily basis. My daughter is diabetic and didn't share that information with even her family for a very long time. She felt that she needed time to process and adjust to her new lifestyle. She was so right! Everyone else wasn't making the changes, she was. Wasn't their life, it was hers. I wish that I could cook all the things that you do on your shows. I wish that I could eat them every day, all day. I bet you do too. I still do what you recommended, I (Sara-ize)alter the original recipes to fit our health conscious lifestyle, including using alternatives to sugar. We get the best of both worlds. Love ya!

By Sara Lawson on February 09, 2012

I am behind you all the way, Paula. Love ya!!!

By Michelle brosemer on February 09, 2012

I have been a type 2 diabetic for about 5 years now and i have been managing it with the way i eat and my pills i need to take everyday and exercise...so i know how you feel...you have me in your corner and i will always be there..you are amazing...you have your family and fans behind you and your number 1 fan of all time...ME...lol

By stephanie herriott on February 09, 2012

I think that the people that watch Paula's show should be smart enough to know how to pick their food and diet. Yes her food is rich and fatty at times but you do not have to eat it yourself. I was raised in Italy but I do not eat pasta everyday. I love ice cream but I do not sit down and eat a gallon at a time. People us your own brain that is why God gave it to you. Do not blame Paula!

By brenda plentl on February 09, 2012

I was hoping there is a cookbook for Diabetes from you and your son and where I can get it would love to have one thanks sharon

By sharon pfann on February 09, 2012

I am sorry for you for all the rude and nasty comments by people, calling you a hypocrite is insane. I am with you on this as I also have type 2 diabetes and the same age and found out about the same time, must be something about that "dreaded" time of our lives we get all of this "stuff". I like you, cook to feed my family & friends and everything I cook is not centered around diabetes, I know my limitations on certain foods. You eat and cook like my grandparents and parents cooked and ate. A lot of these illnesses popping up now did not seem to be that prevalent back then, I think it is better to stick with the basics like you with the butter and cream instead of the plastic molecules of margarine and all the other processed junk, and who knows what else, we are plagued with these days. Keep up the good work and forget the idiots out there, maybe like Anthony Bourdain, how did he get a show anyway, DON'T WATCH IT. Love ya...and my family would starve if not for your great recipes, so they thank you too.

By Rita Ward on February 09, 2012

You are an overcomer. Don't let 'em get you down! Like so many others have said, we love YOU, Paula. Some people have said they would listen to Sean Connery read the telephone book. Well, I'd like to have them play a recording of your laugh at my funeral!

By Jay Smith on February 08, 2012

I have had diabetes for ten years. My mother and father both had diabetes and it runs strong in our family. No one was overweight when they were diagnosed. I have a daughter and granddaughter that are also showing signs. Again they are not overweight. My sister is also diabetic. My parents were both insulin dependent. I am as well. So far my sister is able to take Metformin. We eat healthy. I have watched your show and enjoyed your food but as they say every thing in moderation. For me I have been on large quantities of insulin so my weight has changed. Please do not let negative comments influence you. Diabetes is a private matter and it effects so much of our lives. I hope you have a long and wonderful life and enjoy what you do. When we go to my daughters in KY we always stop in Tunica at your restaurant. I will continue to watch all you shows. I'll pray for you and your family.

By Cynthia Bell on February 08, 2012

Gang in there girl and keep up the great work...

By get1now on February 07, 2012