Lance Bass Opens Up About His Diabetes Journey

Pop star Lance Bass is making headlines for opening up about his personal experience with diabetes. In an interview covered by CNN, Bass revealed that he’s been living with diabetes and learning to manage it more effectively after receiving a more accurate diagnosis.

According to CNN, Bass was initially told he had Type 2 diabetes, but further testing revealed that his condition was actually adult-onset autoimmune diabetes — often called LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) or “Type 1.5.” That distinction made all the difference. Once his care team recognized that his body wasn’t producing enough insulin, he was able to begin appropriate treatment and bring his glucose levels back under control.

Bass told CNN that he’s feeling much better and is using his platform to raise awareness about diabetes and the importance of getting the right diagnosis. He’s even exploring advanced treatments like stem-cell therapy to help reduce long-term insulin dependency — a promising area of research in diabetes care.

At the same time, Bass recently reunited with his *NSYNC bandmates Chris Kirkpatrick and Joey Fatone, fueling speculation about a possible tour or new project. But amid the nostalgia, Bass’s openness about his health journey has resonated deeply with fans.

His story highlights a key message we share often here at DirectDiabetes.com:

Getting the correct diagnosis and personalized care plan can transform your ability to manage diabetes — and help you keep living life on your terms.

If you or someone you love is struggling to control blood sugar despite lifestyle changes, it might be worth asking your healthcare provider whether additional testing for autoimmune diabetes could be helpful.

At Direct Diabetes, we’re inspired by people like Lance Bass who use their voice to shine a light on what it really means to live — and thrive — with diabetes.

Original reporting by CNN. Read the full article at CNN.com.