Rock legend Sir Elton John survives on pieces of fruit as his life slips by

The British singing icon has revealed the drastic efforts he has made in an attempt to control his blood sugar levels following his battle with health problems.

The I’m still standing The singer said it had been a “long time” since he had his favorite sweet treats.

The 77-year-old confirmed he had given up sugar and said somberly: “I can have an apple, I can eat a piece of melon. As long as you use it sensibly, it will not cause your blood sugar level to spike. But what I crave is chocolate and ice cream, I can’t eat ice cream.”

The Candle in the wind The singer has battled several health issues over the years, including knee and hip replacements, surgery for prostate cancer and most recently revealed that he has limited vision in one eye after a serious eye infection, and that he felt that he did not have long to live.