11. Sherri Shepherd
Sherri Shepherd lived with Type 2 diabetes for years before fully acknowledging its seriousness. Coming from a family where diabetes was normalized, she initially ignored warning signs. Over time, symptoms like numbness, blurred vision, and constant thirst became impossible to dismiss. Shepherd later spoke about how denial delayed necessary changes. Her story reflects how familiarity with a disease can sometimes make it easier to overlook its dangers.
