He's lived with Type 1 diabetes since childhood; suffered a brain hemorrhage in 2010; had a hole in his heart repaired in 2011; and underwent kidney surgery in 2014. He's also a road warrior who plays upward of a hundred shows a year, either with Poison or the Bret Michaels Band.

As he embarks on a new decade, Michaels is leaning into his first love: music. He's performing solo on tour, but he insists Poison isn't going anywhere. "There's a brotherhood there," he says. "We're never breaking up."

ABOUT BRET MICHAELS Bret Michaels is a multi-platinum global superstar who uses his international success as a platform for advocacy. The 55-year-old singer was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at six years old.

Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body doesn't produce enough insulin to function properly, or the body's cells don't react to insulin. This means glucose stays in the blood and isn't used as fuel for energy. Type 2 diabetes is often associated with obesity and tends to be diagnosed in older people.

Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler, singer Nick Jonas, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor are just a few celebrities with type 1 diabetes. Their stories are tales of triumph, the importance of diabetes management and support, and more.

Origin:Latin. Meaning:from Britanny or Britain. Bret as a boy's name is of Latin origin meaning "from Britanny or Britain".

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Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition, where the immune system (the body's natural defence against infection and illness) mistakes the cells in your pancreas as harmful and attacks them. Without insulin, your body will break down its own fat and muscle, resulting in weight loss.

Higher consumption of coffee, whole grains, fruits, and nuts is associated with lower risk of diabetes, whereas regular consumption of refined grains, red and processed meats, and sugar-sweetened beverages including fruits juices is associated with increased risk.

Research shows that food and nutrition insecurity puts people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. In fact, adults who experience food and nutrition insecurity are 2 to 3 times more likely to have diabetes than people who do not experience food and nutrition insecurity.

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You are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if you are age 45 or older, have a family history of diabetes, or are overweight or have obesity. Diabetes is more common in people who are African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander.