Charles Mattocks, IDF Blue Circle Champion, is taking to the roads of the USA to raise awareness of diabetes complications, including high blood pressure, stroke, retinopathy and neuropathy.
“The Diabetic You” Mobile RV Tour aims to increase awareness and educate the public about the management and treatment of complications. During the tour leading diabetes experts will also be onsite to answer questions about potential warning signs for common diabetes problems.
To find the full tour schedule, visit this page
Charles is one of IDF’s newest Blue Circle Champions. He is a nephew of Bob Marley and commonly known by his TV persona- the Poor Chef. Charles is on a mission to bring diabetes awareness to those who need it most.
“I want the world to see the faces afflicted with diabetes. Not just the numbers and statistics. I want everyone to see the fear that is felt, the courage it takes and the tears, smiles and hope”
Read more about what being a champion means to him here
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I have been following Charles
I have been following Charles for sometime now, i must say i am very impressed by this young man and his mission. Keep rocking and saving lives Charles.
Wow i love to see this type
Wow i love to see this type of passion for diabetes, i did not know about his mission until about a week ago when i saw him on The today show then i looked him up and saw how many great things he was doing for diabetes. So excited about this tour i wish they were coming to NJ.
Charles is such a Great
Charles is such a Great advocate for diabetes. He has pioneered on so many levels to get out the seriousness of this deadly disease.
His love for people is great and admirable. so glad i get to call him friend
I am so empowered with your
I am so empowered with your skills and abilities.It is wonderful that you take your time out to educate people on how to stay healthy.Thank you for being the Rock Star you are.
I must say that i am also a
I must say that i am also a diabetic and i have been looking through his info after seeing this today on Twitter, what a great story. If we can continue to help people like this keep the fight going. I like that hes just trying to keep the talk going, better to keep the talk going and let people not forget those with diabetes then to not have someone talking. Theres a long way to go but i must say congrats to him and his mission.
I love the IDF and what they
I love the IDF and what they do world wide, i ran across this today when i was just on the site. I read this young mans story and went to his sites and wow, the film the tv show and now a RV tour, i can relate to diabetic foot issues, my dad has had diabetes for about 15 years and i wish something like this was around years ago to help and educate people of the serious issues that follow diabetes. I will try and make the one in Sandiego i wish there was more press about this as it should be seen and heard nationwide.
I have to say Charles is one
I have to say Charles is one of a kind. Charles, has made a difference is so many lives including mine. As I have a mother whom is diabetic. He is full of information and very personable in which all in the eye of the public are not. I want to thank him for all he is doing to make a change and educating everyone on Diabetes.
Keep on rolling, great stuff.
Keep on rolling, great stuff. I have been following Charles and his mission for about 8 months and love his sites and appearances. One step for diabetes and food in the right direction.
With the staggering rise of
With the staggering rise of diabetes education is vital. Hats off to Charles Mattocks for his vision and Shire for sponsoring such a great mission! I think that pharmaceutical companies should spend as much money on education to prevent T1 diabetes as they do on creating and marketing drugs; I sincerely hope that they follow Shire's lead and keep The Diabetic You RV Tour on the road nationwide.
Charles is authentic. He has
Charles is authentic. He has been so gracious to take the time to communicate to me his dedication to helping people with diabetes and people in general. He has inspired me to prepare healthier meals for myself and my family! He has put his vision into action and we will all benefit from his example and energy! Thanks Charles!
Charles is so passionate and
Charles is so passionate and dedicated in his desire to educate people and raise awareness about Diabetes. Even though I don't have Diabetes, I support him and follow his appearances and posts because he also provides healthy alternatives for everyone. The thing that is most apparent about Charles Mattocks is that he truly DOES care! You rock Charles!!
My best friend has type 2
My best friend has type 2 diabetes,you would think only a few people in America have this horrible disease because of the lack of the information we have.I now have faith that some of us will be saved because of the efforts of Charles Mattocks.The world needs more people like him !!!!!
My best friend has type 2
My best friend has type 2 diabetes,you would think only a few people in America have this horrible disease because of the lack of the information we have.I now have faith that some of us will be saved because of the efforts of Charles Mattocks.The world needs more people like him !!!!!
I love that Charles is brave
I love that Charles is brave enough to step up and share that he has Diabetes and is using his status as a celebrity to bring awareness to this killer known as Diabetes.
What an inspiration and an
What an inspiration and an incredibly generous soul. Charles has taken his mission to the deepest part of him and will surely succeed. Although the RV tour has just begun, I just know that it is the tip of the iceberg and that we are yet to see much more from Charles. Thank you Charles, for taking up the cause and for pushing forward through the confusion and misinformation that is currently hurting so many people with diabetes. Diabetes, is a problem for us all. We only need to look at the statistics and the current trend(and yes, the faces). To your continued success sir.
Charles is a HERO to all
Charles is a HERO to all suffers of Diabetes, and to those who live with, and or care for those who have this metabolic disease. Charles is an inspiration to people all over the world. I am in Canada, and look forward to when his tour advances to the north. Anyone who can get out to meet this true inspiration, please make that special trip...it will be the best trip, and so filled with great information to assist you with defeating Diabetes. Live happy & healthy with Charles Mattocks! I believe in your cause, and fight Charles, and will be here in Canada supporting you and Diabetes always.
QUERER ES PODER..SI EL PUEDE
QUERER ES PODER..SI EL PUEDE POR QUE YO NO LO PUEDO HACER..ANIMO CON TODOS LO DIABETICOS
Diabetes education is a
Diabetes education is a timely & worthy cause. With the poor habits we have developed in our country this devastating disease has becoming almost an epidemic! A huge THANKS goes out to Charles for championing this urgent cause of detection & education with the ultimate goal of prevention & reversal of diabetes. Wish there were a way to quickly clone Charles! He's a man with a fire in his heart to find a solution so no one in the world will have this rob them of their health. We all need this purpose driven man in our corner. We've got your back all the way Charles.
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