Lance Bass, best known as a member of the boy band *NSYNC, shared some sad news. The former boy band member (45) revealed, on an Instagram reel, that he has Type 1.5 diabetes.
“As all of you know, I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes a few years back,” the singer said in a sponsored post for a continuous glucose monitor. “But when I was first diagnosed, I had a difficult time getting my glucose levels under control even though I made adjustments to my diet, medication, and my workout routine.”
“I recently discovered that I was misdiagnosed,” he concluded. “I actually have Type 1.5, or latent autoimmune diabetes of adults [LADA].”
Then, he wrote “Plot twist: I have Type 1.5 diabetes! Dexcom G7 has been a game-changer in my journey, helping me learn more about my diabetes and understand my body’s unique reactions to all the lifestyle changes cool making. Thanks to my Dexcom G7, I’m feeling more confident and in control than ever 💪#DexcomWarrior #sponsored @dexcom”
According to WebMD, “You may sometimes hear people call LADA by its unofficial name — “type 1.5 diabetes.” Like type 1 diabetes, LADA happens because your body makes antibodies that cause the immune system — your body’s defense against germs — to attack the insulin-making cells of your pancreas.”
“As the ability to make insulin is lost, your body can no longer control blood sugar levels. Unlike type 1 diabetes, your symptoms get worse slowly and you may not need treatment for many months or years after diagnosis.”
The definition of LADA is Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults. LADA symptoms are similar to the symptoms for types 1 and 2 which include being “thirsty, need to pee often, get blurry vision, or lose weight even though your appetite goes up.” Other possible symptoms are “frequent infections, weakness, fatigue, dry and itchy skin. Tingling in hands or feet.”
Usually, if caught early, the disease can be controlled with a healthy diet and exercise. If symptoms remain; then, insulin is required. Bass talked to People in March, and he said he was previously diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. He said he was learning how to keep the diabetes under control. “I’m learning what you can eat, when you can eat, when you take your insulin — and all that has just been really hard lately,” Bass said to People.
“The older I get, the more I know I have to take care of my body. So I work out when I can. Exercising is so key right now, but it’s hard for me because of my schedule to get to a gym. So I do have a nice setup at my house and I get 15 minutes here, 20 minutes there.”
Bass achieved fame as a member of the iconic boy band *NSYNC, which skyrocketed to international stardom in the late 1990s and early 2000s. *NSYNC, consisting of Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, and Lance Bass, became one of the best-selling boy bands of all time, with hits like “Bye Bye Bye,” “It’s Gonna Be Me,” and “Tearin’ Up My Heart.”
After *NSYNC took a break, Bass explored various solo projects. He ventured into acting, appearing in films such as “On the Line” (2001) and “Zoolander” (2001), as well as guest-starring on TV shows like “7th Heaven” and “Dancing with the Stars.” Bass also made his mark on Broadway, starring in productions like “Hairspray.”
In December 2014, Bass married Michael Turchin, an artist and actor. Their wedding was historical for being the first same-sex marriage ceremony televised on a U.S. network, featured in the E! special “Lance Loves Michael: The Lance Bass Wedding.”