Bret Michaels Shares Success to Raise Diabetes Awareness

(L-R) Poison singer and co-host Bret Michaels, and NBC News anchor and co-host Natalie Morales look on as Miss Mexico is crowned Miss Universe at the 2010 Miss Universe Pageant at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Bret Michaels, Poison frontman, says hosting his own TV show has boosted his CD sales and he will be supporting an initiative next month to raise awareness of diabetes.

“TV has absolutely made my sales go up, made my tour guarantees go up,” the musician told ShowbizSpy. “TV has been a great addition to my career.”

“But the key thing is knowing what to walk away from,” he said. “I advise anyone-especially musicians-to be very careful not to just grab anything they throw your way.”

Michaels’ life took a turn for the worse earlier this year, after he suffered a brain hemorrhage followed by a stroke. Doctors subsequently discovered Michaels has a hole in his heart.

The rock star has also had type 1 diabetes since the age of six. He has joined with American Diabetes Association (ADA) in a movement to raise awareness about the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of prevention.

“It is an honor to once again be working with the American Diabetes Association,” he said, according to ThirdAge News.

“As someone with type 1 diabetes, I know how difficult it can be to live with this disease and how important it is to raise awareness so that we can eventually put a stop to diabetes.

“I hope everyone will join me in the movement to Stop Diabetes this November.”