Halle Berry is among the most beautiful and talented actors in Hollywood. The star who has mesmerized viewers with her stunning good looks over the years has also proven herself to be a brilliant performer with her historic Oscar win for her film Monster’s Ball. Berry has also maintained a disciplined and healthy lifestyle that has resulted in her being in the best shape of her life at age 56.
In October 2008, Halle Berry was crowned the Esquire Magazine S*xiest Woman Alive. But physical wellness was not always a cakewalk for the Catwoman actor as she went through many health-related challenges that threatened to put an end to her acting career even before it took off.
Halle Berry Was Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes
Halle Berry is known worldwide as not just a gifted performer but also as a role model for health and fitness. But her road to becoming a sultry and s*xy star was lined with many obstacles. Berry’s first major gig on the TV series Living Dolls, which aired in 1989 was a stepping stone to her superstardom. The series though almost ended her life and career. During the show’s filming, Berry collapsed into a coma and was rushed to the hospital. She later found out that her blood sugar levels were dangerously high and was subsequently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
At age 22, Halle Berry had to learn to live with and manage her condition while also trying to become a successful star in Hollywood. With a healthy lifestyle, disciplined diet, and a strict exercise routine, Berry has been successful in staying healthy over a long period while also maintaining her enviably toned physique. Having cut off sugar from her diet, the actor has opted for fruits vegetables, and lean proteins to enhance her immunity levels.
Halle Berry’s Diabetic Control Caused Controversy
Despite being a role model for health and fitness for women all over the world, Marvel star Halle Berry also faced criticism for her approach towards diabetic control. The X-Men actor claimed that her keto-style diet had “cured” her of type 1 diabetes and that doctors had reduced her condition to type 2 diabetes. This revelation was met with doubt and raised eyebrows among medical professionals.
According to medical experts, Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that cannot be cured by diet alone while Type 2 diabetes is typically associated with lifestyle factors such as obesity, and can be managed through diet and exercise. The professionals further added that Berry’s assumption of the kind of diabetic condition she had was faulty and set the wrong example for people going through a similar illness to her. Despite these criticisms, Halle Berry is still an inspiration for many women on how to maintain themselves even at the age of 56.
Source: The Things
