The price of celebrity can, for some, mean not being there for their family very often. However, for Usher, while he may still be well involved in his career, he claims that his children come first. The singer revealed in a recent interview that one of his two sons was just diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and this is changing his life in a multitude of ways.
The host of “The Voice,” Carson Daly, interviewed all four of the judges on the show, which include Adam Levine, Usher Raymond, Blake Shelton, and Shakira, for the “Today” show. Usher opened up and revealed some personal information about his family. He said that this past year in particular has been extremely hard for him to deal with.
“I lost my grandmother, my son was diagnosed as being a type one diabetic,” said Usher. ”It has definitely been a difficult one for me, man.”
Usher has been silent with regard to which of his two boys was diagnosed with the the blood sugar disease. Both are from his marriage to stylist Tameka Foster. Usher Raymond V is six years old, and Naviyd is five.
According to Usher, he spends a great deal of his spare time reading up on his son’s dietary requirements. He says it is important to him that his son remains in good health, and even when he gets a free moment on “The Voice” that is exactly what he is doing.
“Sometimes you’re looking at me and we’re off camera, and I’m online looking at numbers, trying to make sure he’s eating properly. It’s crazy,” he said.
Type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile diabetes, is usually diagnosed in children, and only five percent of people with the disease have this form, according to the American Diabetes Association. Insulin therapy and other treatments make it possible for young children to manage their condition safely, and live healthy lives.
