Captain Physical: Health-conscious Tom Hanks works up a sweat as he exercises in downtown Santa Monica

He recently revealed he suffers from type 2 diabetes - but Hollywood actor Tom Hanks is refusing to let the condition affect his healthy lifestyle.

The 57-year-old star first shared his diagnosis in an interview with chat show host David Letterman, last October, but has since been regularly exercising to off-set the affects of the insulin disorder.
In fact, the Captain Phillips actor was spotted in Santa Monica on Wednesday working up a sweat. 

Working up a sweat: Tom Hanks does his work out in Santa Monica

Wearing a red T-shirt and some blue shorts, the handsome screen star looked a million miles away from his recent appearance at the Golden Globe awards.

Hiding behind a pair of designer sunglasses, the acclaimed performer could be seen carrying a bottle of mineral water as he completed a sensible regime in the California sunshine.
At 57, he cut a lithe and healthy figure despite years of having to gain weight for film roles.
Bizarrely, Tom admitted he has been experiencing symptoms of diabetes for 20 years but only recently received the diagnosis from his doctor.

Shorts cut: The Hollywood actor cut a lithe figure as he exercised in California

Speaking of the news, Tom said: 'I went to the doctors and they said', "You know those high blood sugar numbers you've been living with since you were 36, well you've graduated, you've got Type 2 Diabetes young man"'.
Other celebrities who have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes include Halle Berry, Patti Labelle, Drew Carey and Chaka Khan.

Not in Philadelphia: Tom enjoys the east coast sunshine as he battles the bulge

Meanwhile Tom is being hotly tipped to receive an Oscar for his latest movie project, Captain Phillips, where he plays the heroic skipper whose vessel is taken over by Somalian pirates.
Previously, he was won the Best Actor  Academy Award for performances in both Philadelphia and Forrest Gump.
The Oscar nominations will be announced on on 16 January.

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Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock present an award during the 71st annual Golden Globes

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