Actor-Comedian Anthony Anderson Visits Philly Health Fair

Actor and comedian Anthony Anderson is in Philadelphia this week, urging African-Americans to get more proactive about their health.

Anderson is making an appearance as the spokesman for Eli Lilly's "Fearless African-Americans Connected and Empowered" (FACE) diabetes initiative, traveling all over the country and telling his own story of type-2 diabetes:

"Lifestyle happened to me.  Enjoying the spoils of my success.  Traveling the world and eating all these rich foods and being a glutton.  And, just like, 'Oh, I'll be all right.'  I've always said I was big boned until I went to the doctor and he said, 'Anthony, there's no such thing as big bones.  You're fat.' "

Hear the entire interview...

The "Take A Loved One to the Doctor Day," at New Covenant Church in Philadelphia, is offering workshops and resources on how people can better manage their diabetes.  For more info, go to FACE-diabetes.com.

Story Contributor: Karin Phillips, KYW Newsradio