Yes, Jackie Robinson died October 24, 1972 of complications from diabetes. According to the internet Jackie Robinson died in 1972 from heart complications and diabetes.
Eating too much blueberries will give you a lot of sugar and calories and would cause diarrhea because of its pesticide content. I read somewhere once that the antioxidant properties of blueberries (and raspberries) has been over estimated, to make any diffrrence you would need to eat about 4kilos a day. Berries are truly unique in their many properties, and with seasonal fresh berries, consider it a feast and enjoy to your heartâs content.
Blueberries contain a plant compound called anthocyanin. This gives blueberries both their blue color and many of their health benefits. Blueberries can help heart health, bone strength, skin health, blood pressure, diabetes management, cancer prevention, and mental health. One cup of blueberries provides 24 percent of a person recommended daily allowance of vitamin C.