Wilford Brimley, the mustachioed actor who appeared on the big screen, television shows and commercials (Quaker Oats and Liberty Medical) has died. He was 85.

Sources with direct knowledge of Wilford’s health say he was in an ICU wing of a hospital on dialysis, and very sick for days.

High blood glucose levels can damage the blood vessels in your kidneys over time. When the blood vessels are damaged, your kidneys cannot clean your blood properly.  About 30 percent of the people with Type I diabetes and about 10 to 40 percent of the people with Type 2 diabetes will eventually develop end-stage kidney failure, requiring treatment to maintain life according to the National Kidney Foundation.

Wilfred Brimley’s movie credits include “Cocoon,” “The Natural” and “The Thing.” He also starred in several television shows including NBC’s “Our House”.

Most people with diabetes will likely recognize his raspy baritone from LIberty Medical commercials urging people to check their blood sugar often.

Wilford Brimley was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1979, and  was very open about his condition. The American Diabetes Association honored him for his lifetime of advocacy in 2008.

He became so closely identified with Liberty Mutual that actor John Goodman did a parody of his diabetes commercial on “Saturday Night Live”. 

Enjoy Divabetic’s 10th Year Podcast Anniversary Special with music from the world’s most famous “Divabetic”– Ms. Patti LaBelle. She’s encouraging you to have a ‘NEW ATTITUDE’ about living with diabetes! Guests include: Patricia Addie-Gentle, RN, CDE, Dr. Andrea Chisholm OB-GYN, Luther McRae, Mama Rose Marie, Susan Weiner MS, RDN, CDE, CDN, Dr. Beverly S. Adler PhD, CDE, Best-Selling Author Tonya Kappes, Seveda Williams and Terri Seidman.

Looking for a fun way to socialize without putting your diabetes wellness at risk? Do you need a little help staying on track with your diabetes self-care?

Join the happy healthcare host, Mr. Divabetic for this free, fun Virtual Cooking Party with special guest Chef Robert Lewis aka ‘The Happy Diabetic’ on Zoom on Thursday, August 13, 2020, 7 – 7:40 PM, EST on Zoom.

Having diabetes doesn’t mean you need to deny yourself all the foods you love, but you do want to make healthier food choices. One good choice is to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables, which are heavy in nutrition but light in calories.

During this virtual Cooking Party on Zoom, Chef Robert Lewis will prepare a recipe that won’t compromise your diabetes wellness.

Chef Robert Lewis, The Happy Diabetic, is a nationally recognized author and motivational speaker who is passionate about helping people learn to live a healthier lifestyle. Chef Lewis graduated from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in 1976. He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1998. Thus began his motivation to create great tasting dishes that are easy to prepare. He travels the country speaking on the benefits of healthy eating not only for people affected by diabetes, but also for anyone who would like to eat and live a healthy lifestyle. 

REGISTER NOW – IT’S FREE