About this episode

Vern Glenn discusses his journey in reversing Type 2 diabetes through fitness and golf.

Can staying active really help reverse Type 2 diabetes? In this episode of The Heart of Innovation, Emmy Award-winning journalist Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips sit down with multi-Emmy Award-winning CBS San Francisco Bay Area sports anchor Vern Glenn to talk about his personal journey reversing Type 2 diabetes — and why golf became far more than just a game. For Vern, the golf course became part of a larger commitment to movement, consistency, fitness, and long-term health. Walking the course, staying active, and building daily habits around exercise helped him take control of his blood sugar and inspire others to rethink what healthy living can look like. That mission is also what inspired the Vern Glenn Invitational Celebrity Golf Tournament. The event brings together former and current stars from the NFL, NBA, MLB, and beyond — many of whom continue participating in events like this not just for competition, but to stay active, connected, and healthy long after their professional playing careers end. Vern believes seeing athletes continue to prioritize fitness sends an important message: movement matters at every age. Whether it's walking 18 holes, staying social, or…

People in this episode

Host: Kym McNicholas

Guest: Vern Glenn

Topics covered

• Type 2 diabetes
• fitness
• golf
• health
• exercise
• obesity
• cardiovascular disease

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS San Francisco Bay Area, Vern Glenn Invitational Celebrity Golf Tournament

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