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Bret Michaels condition critical: New updates say diabetes might be a factor

All for DiabetesPublished April 26, 20103 min read

Key points

  • Bret Michaels condition is still listed at critical, but the rocket is reportedly doing better and is awake and talking.
  • Bret Micheals shot to fame in the 80’s as the lead singer of hair band Poison.
  • Bret Micheals is a pop culture icon, with a very large fanbase.
  • Bret Michaels remains in critical condition today after a brain hemmorhage landed the Poison singer in the ICU late last week.

Bret Michaels condition is still listed at critical, but the rocket is reportedly doing better and is awake and talking. Micheals’ the ‘Rock of Love’ star suffered a brain hemmorhage late last week that is now being linked to his life long diabetes.

According to ivillage.com Bret Micheals father confirmed that his sons brain hemmorhage is most likely a result of his type 1 diabetes, as well as the emergency appendectomy that Michaels underwent just days before the brain hemmorhage.

Bret Micheals shot to fame in the 80’s as the lead singer of hair band Poison.

He later became a reality tv star with his show ‘Rock of Love’ for VH1, which lasted 3 seasons. Micheals was currently a contestant on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ when his health issues took over.

Bret Micheals is a pop culture icon, with a very large fanbase. Whether it’s with Poison or in his solo career Bret has been pumping out music for most of his life. He’s also an avid diabetes advocate who constantly giving to charity. Prayers are with Bret and his family.

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Bret Michaels condition is still critical, but new updates on the rocker report that he is awake and talking after suffering a brain hemmorhage last week. Michaels’ father confirmed that the hemmorhage is most likely related to Bret’s type 1 diabetes, as was his emergency appendectomy just days earlier.

Bret Michaels remains in critical condition today after a brain hemmorhage landed the Poison singer in the ICU late last week. According to ivilliage.com although the ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ star isn’t out of the woods yet friends are reporting that he is awake and talking, even acting like himself. “He sounded upbeat and positive… He sounded like my son,” Michaels’ father told Radaronline.com.

Bret Michaels has always been very open about his diabetes and the fact that it is something he’s lived with most of his life. Michaels’ is an avid advocate for diabetes and contributes money on a regular basis to diabetes based charities.

While many false reports on Michaels have been written a member of Bret’s camp posted an update via his personal website stating; “Bret remains in critical condition at an undisclosed location. Further tests are being ran and information will be updated in the coming days.” “BretMicheals.com is the best place to get accurate information,” said Cleveland resident Kathy R. “It’s news straight from the source.”

News of Bret Michaels brain hemmorhage has prompted people to search the Internet for information on the ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ star. Michaels’, who shot to fame in the 1980’s with his hair band Poison has had a string of hits and in more recent years become a reality tv star. Michaels’ created his own dating show for VH1 titled ‘Rock of Love’ which lasted three seasons as Bret searched for a woman to love. His career is still very active and fans have been showing an outpouring of prayers and support for the rocker.

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Amanda Scheffler

The content on this site is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If someone with diabetes is confused, unconscious or cannot swallow, call 911 or your local emergency number.

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Low blood sugar

Below 70? Use the 15-15 rule.

Hypoglycemia can happen to anyone who takes insulin or certain diabetes tablets. Treat it straight away. If someone is confused, unconscious or can’t swallow, don’t give food or drink: use glucagon if it is available and call 911 or your local emergency number.

Common signs

  • Shaking or trembling
  • Sweating, clammy skin
  • Fast heartbeat
  • Dizziness
  • Hunger
  • Confusion or irritability
  1. STEP 115 gTake fast-acting sugar4 oz (½ cup) of juice or regular soda, 4 glucose tablets, or 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey.
  2. STEP 215 minWait, then recheckStill below 70 mg/dL? Take another 15 g and check again.
  3. STEP 3SnackOnce back in rangeEat a meal or snack if your next one is more than an hour away.

Based on American Diabetes Association guidance. Your care team may give you a different plan, for example for children or after severe lows. Outside the US, call your local emergency number.