Jeremiah Raber health update 2026: 'Breaking Amish' star airlifted with 993 blood sugar

A blood sugar level of 993 is nearly ten times the normal range. Jeremiah Raber, the breakout star of TLC's 'Breaking Amish', was airlifted to a hospital last week following a life-threatening health scare that put him at risk of liver failure.

Timeline of Jeremiah Raber health update and emergency airlift

According to Entertainment Weekly, the 45-year-old reality star shared a selfie from his hospital bed on Dec. 30, informing fans he was waiting to be life-flighted to another hospital for emergency care. He explained that his blood sugar had spiked to 993, a level the Cleveland Clinic defines as dangerously high, considering normal fasting levels are usually around 100.

Raber later posted a TikTok video showing him being wheeled into a medical helicopter on a stretcher. This incident follows a similar scare in April 2024, when he was hospitalized for heart issues and diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious condition caused by an insulin deficiency. At the time, he thanked fans for donating funds to cover his medical expenses.

Recovery and response to social media trolls

While most fans sent prayers, some critics labeled Raber a "scammer." He responded by posting a video of himself waving from his hospital bed, focusing on his recovery rather than the negativity. By Jan. 2, Raber assured his followers that he was doing well. "Huge thank you to all of the people that have been praying for me," he wrote, adding that he expected to be discharged the following day.