8. Bret Michaels
Bret Michaels has lived with Type 1 diabetes since the age of six. Despite decades of experience, he has described daily management as a constant balancing act. Touring, performing, and maintaining energy levels while controlling blood sugar remains a challenge. Michaels has spoken about accepting the condition without letting it define his entire life. His story shows that even lifelong familiarity with diabetes does not make it effortless, only manageable through persistence.
