Pete Doherty has revealed he has type 2 diabetes, months after admitting he felt “death was imminent”.
The Libertines singer is famous for always being open about her battle with drug addiction, including the toll it took on her body.
The star’s candor was on full display in a recent interview with Louis Theroux, revealing that while his drug addiction is behind him, he is now battling more common vices.
“I beat it, didn’t I? I’m out of it,” he told Theroux on the BBC series Louis Theroux Interviews, adding:[The] Heroin and crack…I gave in to it, and it was cocaine and smoking and alcohol, and now it’s cheese and saucisson and sugar in tea. ”
The Libertines singer revealed he lacks the discipline to control his cholesterol.
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Ms Doherty has now further revealed her unhealthy lifestyle and revealed that she ignored her doctor’s warnings to her own detriment.
The Libertines singer said her doctor told her she needed to reevaluate her lifestyle because she was at increased risk of “diabetes and cholesterol issues.”
Now, in a new interview with the Guardian, the star has revealed that she has been “diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.”
He told the magazine: That’s no joke. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. And at the moment we lack the discipline to tackle cholesterol. ”
This comes after the singer warned Theroux about his health, telling the documentary that he felt “death is approaching.”
What is type 2 diabetes? How do I know if I have type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition in which sugar (glucose) levels in the blood become too high.
It is caused by a problem with a chemical (hormone) in the body called insulin. It is often associated with being overweight, inactive, or having a family history of type 2 diabetes.
It is a long-term condition that can affect your daily life. You may need to change your diet, take medication, or have regular tests.
Many people living with type 2 diabetes do not realize they have diabetes because the symptoms are difficult to notice at first.
In fact, new figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that one million Britons are currently living with the condition without knowing it.
And a 2023 analysis by Diabetes UK estimates that 4.3 million people in the UK are living with a diagnosis of diabetes.
When symptoms surface, they often take the following form:
- I pee more than usual
- always feel thirsty
- I feel very tired
- lose weight without effort
- Itching or recurring yeast infections around the penis or vagina
- Cuts and wounds take longer to heal
- blurred vision
