CHICAGO – Betty Jane Bassett was among millions of Americans suffering from Type 2 diabetes. She also was among millions suffering from heart disease. In 2014, she lost those battles. Years later, her family learned the conditions were related – that if they'd been able to slow or reverse her diabetes, then perhaps her heart would've been stronger. Now Betty's …

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(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Angela Bassett continues to be the picture of health and an inspiration to women everywhere thanks to the powerful roles she plays and the unwavering beauty and grace with which she lives her life. The actress recently opened up to TheGrio about an issue that’s very close to her and affects so many members of …