Joseph Simmons of Run-DMC raps about his fight against diabetes

[Northerner]

Joseph Simmons, a.k.a. Rev Run, better be on Aerosmith's Christmas card list. He was part of the Run-DMC hip-hop trio, one of the most influential music acts, and its cover of "Walk This Way" became one of the biggest hits of the 1980s. Musically, the Rev took risks, and they paid off, but as a new grandfather, he's not willing to take risks with his health. After learning that African Americans are at a significantly higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, Simmons, 49, not only took action to transform his health but also spread the word to others.

http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-5q-revrun-20140726-story.html