Chrissy Teigen & John Legend’s Son Receives Diagnosis at 6: Details

Chrissy Teigen recently announced on Instagram that she and singer John Legend’s son, Miles Legend, have been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. She revealed this after fans noticed a health monitor on Miles’ arm in a photo from the Paris Olympics, where the family was supporting Team USA.

In her post, Chrissy explained her son’s situation. “A lot of you noticed something a little special about a photo I posted a few days ago,” she wrote, referring to the monitor on Miles’ arm.

She added, “You noticed his type -1 diabetes monitor and extended so much love and encouragement in every way possible. I was and am, so blown away by the kindness of this community already [sic].”

Type 1 diabetes occurs when the immune system destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, causing sugar to build up in the blood. It’s typically diagnosed in young people but can occur at any age. The exact cause is unknown, and insulin treatment is necessary.

Continuing her explanation, Chrissy shared that Miles, who just turned 6 last May, was hospitalized “a couple of weeks ago” with a severe case of shigella, an intestinal infection. During his treatment, doctors discovered issues with his blood tests, which led to the diabetes diagnosis.

She noted, “I’ve learned since then that this is how so many young children end up being diagnosed with Type 1 — going to the hospital for something completely different.”

The cookbook author also shared that after further medical testing, they discovered Miles is currently in the “honeymoon period” of managing Type 1 diabetes, which is a temporary phase of improved control.

Shortly after her son’s hospitalization, Chrissy spoke about how the family was adjusting to Miles’s condition. “Last night we gave him his first shot of insulin and here we go! A different, new world for us and we are certainly learning so much on the fly,” she said.

Chrissy also included a touching excerpt from the book “Year One with Type One,” which they read to Miles to help him understand his condition.

The excerpt features a father comforting his child, saying, “Son, it’s so brave how you handle the pain. You take all these shots and you hardly complain. The two of us wish there was more we could do. We’d take 50 shots each to spare your next two.”

Chrissy’s revelation has drawn many supportive messages from online users. One netizen wrote, “Miles is such a great kid! Glad you found out & glad his mom & dad & siblings are so caring. Go, Miles! Show us all how it’s done [sic]. 💜”

Another added, “Miles, you are so strong! We love you buddy [sic],” showing extensive empathy and encouragement. A third remarked, “Miles is brave and amazing and so are all of you ❤️.” A fan stated, “SENDING ALL LOVE.”

Amid this challenging transition, Chrissy remains grateful. She expressed deep gratitude for the support they have received, stating, “This post is to thank you so much for your kindness. It helps miles so much to know so many other people are going through the same thing and he is not alone [sic].”

While fans praised Miles for his bravery, Chrissy celebrated his emotional openness. In a 2021 interview with People, she shared that they are raising him to embrace his emotions, challenging traditional gender norms that often discourage boys from expressing their feelings.

“Miles is very emotional. He’s a lot like me too,” Chrissy said. She emphasized her support for Miles’s emotional openness, stating that he “wears his heart on his sleeve” and that embracing such emotions is crucial.

The doting mom believes that men should be encouraged to express their feelings, whether through crying or expressing sadness, and that discussing these emotions is important and acceptable.

Chrissy emphasized that their home does not follow the certain manly stereotype. “There is no ‘Be a man’ in our house…There’s no right way to be a man, and John is so good about showing them through how he treats me how to be a good man, how to be a good father. It’s wonderful to see.” she explained.

Having already defied traditional masculine stereotypes at home, Chrissy continued to challenge conventional standards in another way. She turned heads at the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony with a daring outfit.

Chrissy arrived at the event with John and their children, Luna and Miles, wearing an olive green Chloé set that featured a button-up sweater and hot pants, leaving little to the imagination.

John opted for a more traditional look with a black suit, while Luna and Miles looked adorable in coordinated outfits. While some praised Chrissy’s confidence and bold fashion sense, others found her outfit inappropriate for the occasion.

A netizen commented on Chrissy’s outfit, “Why is she wearing just underpants?” while another bluntly stated, “Your outfit is ridiculous.” Another user remarked, “Basically just knit granny panties…not a good look on anybody 🙄👎.”

However, Chrissy also received support, with one fan defending her by saying, “Everyone is upset because they wouldn’t feel confident wearing this. She is. It’s Paris. It’s fashion. Like it or don’t…you’re not wearing it!” Another added, “None of our business what she wears. I might not wear it but she wears it well!”

Chrissy shared an Instagram post that captured the family’s excitement for the event, despite the mixed reactions to her outfit. “opening ceremonies! sure it was a little (a lot) rainy but wowowowowow absolutely epic experience (and got to see a few of my favorite people!) [sic]” she captioned.

From fashion and motherhood to navigating her son’s health challenges, Chrissy Teigen shows that she is fearless in every aspect of her life. Her boldness and openness continue to inspire and resonate with many, proving she’s not just a celebrity but a relatable figure facing life’s obstacles head-on.