Diabetes News Hound

American Idol runner-up Crystal Bowersox recently went to the White House to push for the renewal of the Special Diabetes Program. Bowersox, who was diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic at the age of six, told Politico that “it’s really important for us to keep.” (more…)

One of the Dallas Cowboys former stars has made major strides in overcoming Type 2 diabetes (more…)

Rocker Bret Michaels, one of the world’s most famous Type 1 diabetics, has been presented with the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Chair’s Citation Award (more…)

Ron Santo, the one-time third baseman and current broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs baseball team, announced this week that he will cut back on his travel with the team due to health issues (more…)

Diabetes News Hound had the opportunity to sit down with USA Olympic cross country skier Kris Freeman to talk about his battle to become the best in his sport despite having Type 1 diabetes. (more…)

Marvin Isley of the rhythm and blues group the Isley Brothers has died from complications of Type 2 diabetes at the age of 56 (more…)

Rocker Bret Michaels is forging ahead with his concert tour and his upcoming reality television show, despite several recent serious medical setbacks (more…)

Rocker Bret Michaels took the stage for the season finale of reality television competition the Celebrity Apprentice last night and took home the title of ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ and a big prize for the American Diabetes Association and its summer camps for kids with diabetes. (more…)

On Wednesday night, May 26, Crystal Bowersox will find out if she is the next American Idol. Bowersox, who has Type 1 diabetes, has outlasted all of the other contestants except Chicago paint salesman Lee DeWyze to make it to the finals of Season 9 of the competition. (more…)