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.
*Based on a 2,000 calorie diet. One cup of blueberries contains about 80 calories, 21 grams carbohydrates, 3.6 grams fiber, and 1 gram protein. This serving is considered a tad more than one serving of fruit. If you are looking to stick to one serving of fruit per sitting, keep your portion to about 3/4 cup, which is about 60 calories, and 15 g carbohydrate. Blueberries are rich in heart healthy, filling fiber.