Randy Jackson a well-known figure in the music industry. He is also known for being the judge of the hit television show “American Idol.” In recent years Randy has sparked concerns among fans and followers regarding his health. Known for his vibrant personality and musical expertise throughout his career, he has gone through a lot.
In this report, we will dive into the topic and unfold a narrative surrounding Randy Jackson’s health. We aim to shed light on Randy Jackson’s recent life and health issues. Let’s start!
Former American Idol judge Randy Jackson made a surprise visit to the show, on May 1, 2022, after leaving the show in 2013. But his appearance on the show was different due to his significant weight loss. Randy revealed in his self-written book, ‘Body with Soul,’ that he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2002. In the year 2003, he went through gastric bypass surgery to reduce extra weight. On his transformation, Jackson commented, “I began my journey toward better health.” Currently, Randy is doing better and is busy spreading awareness and supporting other people.
What Happened to Randy Jackson? Is Jackson Really Sick?
Injuries and health issues are very influential in one’s life. Recently, we got to know about Travis’ injury and its impact on his life. Today, we will talk about another star whose health issues inspired him to stay healthy and keep healthy. Randy Jackson is known for losing drastic pounds to fight diabetes.
In May 2013, Randy Jackson made a significant announcement by declaring his departure from American Idol after serving as a judge for 12 seasons. In 2022, Jackson made a comeback to the stage with a dramatic change in his appearance. Fans of the show were speculating the reasons behind the sudden changes in him.
During the show’s second season in 2003, Randy Jackson received a life-changing diagnosis when he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. In the diagnosis, it was also disclosed that the condition is genetic and runs in his family.
Randy revealed in his self-written book, ‘Body With Soul,’
“It’s a curse to be saddled with a disease that’s life-threatening and that you can’t completely get rid of, though you can certainly manage it. But it’s a blessing to get that huge wake-up call.” He further added, “After that day in the ER, when my doctor burst the bubble, I’d been living in, I couldn’t lie to myself anymore. Right then and there, I began my journey toward better health.”
The diagnosis provoked him to pursue a journey towards weight loss to manage his chronic health situation. Soon after, Jackson became a passionate advocate for diabetes awareness and talked about it through various channels. Through mediums, including print publications and his social media platforms.
In his pursuit of better health, Jackson also underwent weight loss surgery following his diabetes diagnosis in 2003. Through this surgery, he was able to shed an impressive 114 pounds. Ever since then, Randy has made sure to maintain his health and weight as well.
In an interview with ‘Today’ in February 2021, he revealed that, during the early 2000s, he had exceeded the weight of 350 pounds. He said, “I was like 358. I had to get it down, man. What I did is, I went through, I had gastric bypass. I started Unify Health Labs, my own vitamin line. I had a food divorce, is what I usually say. I had to let it all go and start over.”
After getting on his health track, Randy founded ‘Unify Health Labs in 2019’. According to him, the labs were created for people who are suffering from the disease and cannot access specialists for treatment.
In a blog on the website, Jackson stated, “I was able to talk with top health experts: physicians, nutritionists, fitness experts, biologists, and more. They helped me a lot on my journey. And I wanted to share this expertise and information with as many people as possible.”
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