Pete Doherty continues to battle health issues and has revealed that he has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
The Libertines singer and guitarist, 44, has been open about his long-standing struggle with alcohol and drug abuse, which has led to him being arrested multiple times.
He said this in an earlier article documentary Louis Theroux said on a program aired last year that he is a “very sick person” because of his lifestyle.
And in a new interview today, he revealed his recent diagnosis after turning to booze and cheese.
He explained to the Guardian Saturday: “I quit my main poison and health Improved.
“Then you are told that alcohol, cheese and sugar are just as bad, and that you were healthier when you were on heroin.”
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11 Little-Known Signs and Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetes
Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include:
1. You pee more than usual
2. I’m always thirsty
3. I feel very tired.
4. Lose weight without effort
5. Itching or recurring yeast infections around the penis or vagina
6. Cuts and wounds that take time to heal
7. Blurred vision
You are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes if you:
8. Over 40 years of age, or over 25 years of age if of Asian, Black African or Black Caribbean ethnic background
9. Have a close relative with diabetes (parent, brother, sister, etc.)
10. Are overweight or living with obesity or are not very physically active
11. Are of Asian, Black African, or Black Caribbean ethnic background.
Source: NHS
He admitted he was “a bit of a eater” and added: “I’m not kidding. I’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
“And at this point, I lack the discipline to tackle cholesterol.”
Pete gave birth to a baby girl named Billie-Mae Doherty with his wife Katia de Vidas in May last year.
The couple, members of the band Puta Madres, which includes keyboardist Katia and frontman Pete, married in 2021. Pete also has a son and a daughter from a previous relationship.
The Libertines will release their first new album in nine years, “All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade,” in April.
The quartet, consisting of Pete, Carl Baratt, bassist Jon Hassall, and drummer Gary Powell, have released hits such as “Don’t Look Back Into the Sun” from 2002 to 2015. He has released three albums, including “Can’t Stand Me Now”.
