Debbie Allen is a legend in her own right for her various talents like acting, dancing, choreographing, directing and producing.
Diet is extremely important to Allen because she has a history of diabetes in her family and is pre-diabetic.
Thankfully, Allen has great examples in her family on how to approach health and wellness.
"Part of mom's routine — she lives with me and my husband — is going to regular visits to the eye doctor," says Allen.
"I'm pre-diabetic and so I'm one of those who could be at risk [of certain retinal diseases].
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