Winfrey plans to announce on her show Thursday an offer that will help Americans get their blood sugar tested for free.

She’ll devote “The Oprah Winfrey Show” that day to the growing problem of diabetes.

Dr. Mehmet Oz and other guests will talk about risk factors.

They’ll recommend lifestyle changes and examine the hidden sugars in everyday meals and snacks.

The studio audience will be comprised of people with diabetes and their families.

Diabetes can cause serious health problems including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure and amputations. Diabetes is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

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The announcement was made today by Chief Executive Officer Christina Norman.

A leader in the national and international documentary distribution world, ro*co films international has distributed eight Oscar® nominated or Oscar® winning feature documentaries including Born into Brothels, The Garden, Jesus Camp, No End in Sight, Promises, Regret to Inform, Street Fight, and The Weather Underground.

The partnership will result in a documentary film club: a multiplatform experience including a primetime monthly documentary film series airing on the channel, an online community experience and exclusive footage on OWN.tv, as well as the opportunity for some documentaries to be presented as a nationwide theatrical screening event.

The “event” films will give the audience a festival experience by creating communities nationwide that can screen the film together and participate in a live, moderated panel discussion.

As an important part of the new channel’s programming mix, OWN will spotlight cinematic documentaries that can inspire and entertain, as well as provide opportunities for the audience to engage with each film’s emotionally gripping, universally important themes.

“OWN’s commitment to Self-Discovery provides the ideal platform to elevate documentary films and the real, compelling stories they tell,” said Ms. Norman.

“Partnering with ro*co productions, OWN will deliver the very best documentaries to our audience and give them ways to connect through stories that move them.”

“There is a wide-ranging audience hungry for access to profound documentaries of substance and originality,” said Ms. Roney. “Our partnership with OWN will bring these films to a broader audience, but it doesn’t stop there; community discourse and engagement is encouraged and supported as soon as the final credits roll.”

Founder and Managing Director Annie Roney launched ro*co films international in 2000 with belief that a well-told, well-researched documentary can challenge the way people think about issues in every corner of the globe.

After nine years working in documentary distribution, she began ro*co films international with a single Oscar® nominated film, Regret to Inform and has since compiled a growing, but highly selective catalog of feature documentaries and earned the respect of countless independent filmmakers in the United States and abroad.

Ms. Roney is joined by President of ro*co productions, Sue Turley. Ms. Turley has contributed to the growth of ro*co films international since its inception and has several film projects in production.

“Documentary films have the power to entertain, educate, and engage the world, one film at a time,” said Ms. Turley.

“We are thrilled to be working with the incredibly talented team at OWN. They believe in documentaries and have committed their network to bringing these amazing stories to the world.”

Visit rocofilms.com for submission information and guidelines.

About OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network

A joint venture between Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications, OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network is a multi-platform media company designed to entertain, inform, and inspire people to live their best lives.

OWN will debut in more than 70 million homes, on what is currently the Discovery Health Channel.

The venture also will include the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com.

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In her first interview since his death, Mrs. Kennedy will discuss the incredible life of her husband Senator Kennedy, their life together and his new memoir, True Compass.

Mrs. Kennedy will also be joined by her children, Senator Kennedy’s stepchildren Caroline and Curran Raclin.

Ted Kennedy, Jr. will also be by her side as he shares memories of his late father.

The Oprah Winfrey Show: Remembering Ted Kennedy—Vicki Kennedy’s First TV Interview airs on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 (check local listings).

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About the Oprah Winfrey Show

The Oprah Winfrey Show has remained the number one talk show for 23 consecutive seasons, winning every sweep since its debut in 1986.

It is produced in Chicago by Harpo Productions, Inc. and syndicated to 215 domestic stations by CBS Television Distribution and to 147 countries by CBS Studios International.

About OWN: THE OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK

A joint venture between Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications, OWN: THE OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK is a multi-platform media company designed to entertain, inform, and inspire people to live their best lives.

OWN will debut in more than 70 million homes, on what is currently the Discovery Health Channel.

The venture also will include the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com.

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“There is no bigger brand in media than Oprah Winfrey. She has changed the broadcast landscape and how people consume television.

Along the way, she impacted our culture and touched us all.

We congratulate her and our friends at Harpo for their many achievements, and their years of creating truly ground-breaking television.

Discovery Communications has a tremendous partner in Oprah, and we look forward to bringing her and her creative vision, programming and unique voice to approximately 80 million homes on OWN, as well as online through the award-winning Oprah.com.”

About OWN: THE OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK

A joint venture between Oprah Winfrey and Discovery Communications, OWN: THE OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK is a multi-platform media company designed to entertain, inform, and inspire people to live their best lives.

OWN will debut in January 2011 to approximately 80 million homes on what is currently the Discovery Health Channel. The venture also will include the award-winning digital platform Oprah.com.

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications ( DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s number one nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.5 billion cumulative subscribers in over 170 countries.

Discovery empowers people to explore their world and satisfy their curiosity through 100-plus worldwide networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Planet Green, Investigation Discovery and HD Theater, as well as leading consumer and educational products and services, and a diversified portfolio of digital media services including HowStuffWorks.com.

For more information, please visit discoverycommunications.com.

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No topic is off-limits and Oprah asks “Iron Mike” about it all – his tumultuous marriage and divorce from Robin Givens, his trial and three-year incarceration, his controversial bout with Evander Holyfield, this year’s documentary “Tyson” and much more.

During an emotional hour, Tyson opens up about his battles inside and outside the boxing ring as he talks about his childhood in Brooklyn and the bullying that made him a fighter—and his training under the legendary Cus D’Amato that made him a champ.

Tyson also discusses the tragic accident that took the life of his daughter Exodus in May this year.

The Oprah Winfrey Show: Oprah Talks to Former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson airs Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 (check local listings).

Become an Oprah Fan or Follower!

For more information visit oprah.com.

Also, follow Oprah on Twitter @Oprah or become a fan of The Oprah Winfrey Show on Facebook.

About the Oprah Winfrey Show

The Oprah Winfrey Show has remained the number one talk show for 23 consecutive seasons, winning every sweep since its debut in 1986.

It is produced in Chicago by Harpo Productions, Inc. and syndicated to 215 domestic stations by CBS Television Distribution Group and to 147 countries by CBS Paramount International Television.

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