Maria Menounos's Sleep Scare: 'Almost Died'

Maria Menounos, 46, recently disclosed a frightening health scare where she nearly died in her sleep due to complications from Type 1 diabetes. The media personality shared on Instagram that managing her blood sugar levels has become extremely stressful and frightening, highlighting the daily struggles she faces with the condition. This alarming incident follows a decade marked by multiple life-threatening medical battles.

Menounos was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes after experiencing severe leg cramps and fatigue. Her health journey has also included the diagnosis and successful removal of a benign brain tumor and a rare pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor, requiring extensive surgeries. Despite these challenges, she advocates for early detection and self-advocacy through her podcast, 'Heal Squad,' aiming to turn her medical trials into cautionary lessons for others.