'Rock of Love' Star Talks About Living with Diabetes

LisaLovesTV · 07-30-2007, 12:00 AM

At present, Bret Michaels is not only searching for the right girl on VH1's Rock of Love, but is also trying his best to lead an active and healthy life despite his continuous battle with diabetes.

Michaels has been a type 1 diabetic since he was six years old. For more than 38 years, he has regularly received insulin shots and glucose checks as part of his treatment. He has also taken great measures in ensuring his diabetes is under control.

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Guest · 07-30-2007, 12:36 PM

I have a son with diabetes since the age of one. I have actually spoken to Bret about him and he told me "if I can do it anyone can". I try to remember those words and look to Bret as a an example of a person that never gave up. I hope my son will take care of himself and keep his sugar in control. I know that everyday is a struggle and there are a lot of ups and downs but we have to hang in there and never give up! TYere is a cure out there and I hope it comes about within Bret's lifetime. My son is only 6 now so I know there is hope for a cure in his lifetime. I give Bret credit for taking great care of himself. There are so many temptations out there and it takes a strong person to resist them. As far as the ROL girls-I think Bret would have the most fun with Brandi M. Thanks and Rock on Bret!

Guest · 07-31-2007, 06:54 PM

I wonderful start at controlling diabetes is to abstain from alcohol. Not a hateful comment, but sound medical advice.

Guest · 08-02-2007, 11:24 PM

Bret you are the epitamy of none pure hearted man...NOT whatever happened to your mind and to think you have a child and some day he might watch this show YOU should be take a real hard look at yourself in the mirror and see what kind of man you are...Sad so Sad what a waste of TV time I guess there will be children watching you to grow up just like YOU? Your behavior is the lowest of low Wow maybe these kids will grow up with herpes aid whatever that girl that acted like a ditz was in shock at your environment shell pull out of itYOU YOU have a reprobate mind and you are so narcissitic its not funny I do hope and pray some day you'll see the light because I'd hate to see you lose your soul. A concerned person

Guest · 08-03-2007, 07:18 PM

Sorry Bret, you're not serious about your diabetes if you are still taking shots! You're an adult and not on a pump? You look like a puffer fish! I expect from drinking and by the way, what's your HgbA1c over your last four blood workups? Dude, there is no way you're in good health! Stop "Poisoning" yourself with denial of the disease! No more shots Bret, start pumpin!

cnadiabetic · 08-21-2007, 04:37 AM

hey brett just to let you know its reasuring to hear that you have had diabetes for 38years and still be alive to tell about it right now i am on a insulin pump and its working out good but i have complications i was misdiagnosed 5years ago would love to meet you loveya

jen26 · 08-23-2007, 02:06 PM

bret if you have had diabetes since you were young no wonder you live a wild and crazy life but you need to really slow down on the drinking thats not good for you expecially since you have diabetes i love your show

Guest · 08-26-2007, 06:01 PM

brett i love your music and think your prety hot please take good care of your health love ya

Guest · 09-02-2007, 09:36 AM

Love Love Love you Bret! AND your show! Hope you know that the previous holy-roller who posted is just a troll who feels compelled to push JESUS & a Guilty conscious onto everyone who doesn't have the same beliefs they do. Wish they'd all just crawl under rocks while they wait for the END TIMES. Geez!

Guest · 09-06-2007, 11:57 AM

Brett, You are looking for the right girl, I am a wife of a diabetic for 16 years. My husband has had it just like you since the age of 6. The right girl, not only should be able to stand the band scene, but also should understand the lows and highs of diabetes and the mood changes and how to help when you are low. My mother was also diabetic, so I am very familiar to the lows, and knowing what to do. We are trying to teach our kids too. It is very tough being a band members girlfriend or wife but I personally know it is much more difficult to be the girlfriend or wife of a diabetic. Wears on you much more than groupies. Please think of the personality of the girl you pick and if she can handle that.

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07-30-2007, 12:00 AM	#1
LisaLovesTV Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,941,074	At present, Bret Michaels is not only searching for the right girl on VH1's Rock of Love, but is also trying his best to lead an active and healthy life despite his continuous battle with diabetes. Michaels has been a type 1 diabetic since he was six years old. For more than 38 years, he has regularly received insulin shots and glucose checks as part of his treatment. He has also taken great measures in ensuring his diabetes is under control. To read the rest, click here.

07-30-2007, 12:36 PM	#2
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	I have a son with diabetes since the age of one. I have actually spoken to Bret about him and he told me "if I can do it anyone can". I try to remember those words and look to Bret as a an example of a person that never gave up. I hope my son will take care of himself and keep his sugar in control. I know that everyday is a struggle and there are a lot of ups and downs but we have to hang in there and never give up! TYere is a cure out there and I hope it comes about within Bret's lifetime. My son is only 6 now so I know there is hope for a cure in his lifetime. I give Bret credit for taking great care of himself. There are so many temptations out there and it takes a strong person to resist them. As far as the ROL girls-I think Bret would have the most fun with Brandi M. Thanks and Rock on Bret!

07-31-2007, 06:54 PM	#3
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	I wonderful start at controlling diabetes is to abstain from alcohol. Not a hateful comment, but sound medical advice.

08-02-2007, 11:24 PM	#4
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	Bret you are the epitamy of none pure hearted man...NOT whatever happened to your mind and to think you have a child and some day he might watch this show YOU should be take a real hard look at yourself in the mirror and see what kind of man you are...Sad so Sad what a waste of TV time I guess there will be children watching you to grow up just like YOU? Your behavior is the lowest of low Wow maybe these kids will grow up with herpes aid whatever that girl that acted like a ditz was in shock at your environment shell pull out of itYOU YOU have a reprobate mind and you are so narcissitic its not funny I do hope and pray some day you'll see the light because I'd hate to see you lose your soul. A concerned person

08-03-2007, 07:18 PM	#5
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	Sorry Bret, you're not serious about your diabetes if you are still taking shots! You're an adult and not on a pump? You look like a puffer fish! I expect from drinking and by the way, what's your HgbA1c over your last four blood workups? Dude, there is no way you're in good health! Stop "Poisoning" yourself with denial of the disease! No more shots Bret, start pumpin!

08-21-2007, 04:37 AM	#6
cnadiabetic Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1	hey brett just to let you know its reasuring to hear that you have had diabetes for 38years and still be alive to tell about it right now i am on a insulin pump and its working out good but i have complications i was misdiagnosed 5years ago would love to meet you loveya

08-23-2007, 02:06 PM	#7
jen26 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	bret if you have had diabetes since you were young no wonder you live a wild and crazy life but you need to really slow down on the drinking thats not good for you expecially since you have diabetes i love your show

08-26-2007, 06:01 PM	#8
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	brett i love your music and think your prety hot please take good care of your health love ya

09-02-2007, 09:36 AM	#9
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	Love Love Love you Bret! AND your show! Hope you know that the previous holy-roller who posted is just a troll who feels compelled to push JESUS & a Guilty conscious onto everyone who doesn't have the same beliefs they do. Wish they'd all just crawl under rocks while they wait for the END TIMES. Geez!

09-06-2007, 11:57 AM	#10
Guest Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 0	Brett, You are looking for the right girl, I am a wife of a diabetic for 16 years. My husband has had it just like you since the age of 6. The right girl, not only should be able to stand the band scene, but also should understand the lows and highs of diabetes and the mood changes and how to help when you are low. My mother was also diabetic, so I am very familiar to the lows, and knowing what to do. We are trying to teach our kids too. It is very tough being a band members girlfriend or wife but I personally know it is much more difficult to be the girlfriend or wife of a diabetic. Wears on you much more than groupies. Please think of the personality of the girl you pick and if she can handle that.