Nick Jonas Speaks Out on his Diabetes Diagnosis

Photo: Singer and actor Nick Jonas. Source: Energy 106 

According to a report released by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), there are about 30.0 million people or 9.4% of the total U.S. population who are suffering from diabetes, with 23.8% of them undiagnosed. With these statistics, it is no surprise that celebrities are also diagnosed with diabetes. Well-known for his music with the Jonas Brothers, his solo hits, and his roles in Camp Rock, Kingdom, Scream Queens, and the upcoming remake of Jumanji, Nick Jonas went public with his diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in 2007.

In a recent interview, he expressed how he felt after a decade of managing it, highlighting the points that make managing diabetes not entirely easy. Like many others, he faced the ups and downs.

What Nick Jonas felt when he was first diagnosed

Upon knowing that he had type I diabetes at just 13, he felt terrified, especially since it was when the Jonas Brothers were at the peak of their fame. The diagnosis left him heartbroken, as his immediate thought was how it could very well not only his career, but his brothers' career in the music industry.

At this age, he didn't know anything about diabetes, much less about managing it. The first thing he did was read and learn all he can, searching the news and finding articles about sugar and carbohydrate intake and their effects on his his body.

He was truly concerned about his future and thought that diabetes would put a stop to his career. But, he wasn't going to let that happen. He had his own insulin pump and checked his blood sugar frequently, doing all that he can to get to know his body.

Living life with diabetes after a decade of discovering it

Nick Jonas best describes the past decade of his life with diabetes as a journey. He has learned so many things from it and has accepted the reality of his diagnosis by taking time to absorb everything, living a healthier life, and learning how not to be overwhelmed by his condition. Although he has had his bad days, Jonas feels fortunate that he was able to shed the world some light by sharing his story and encouraging others who are diabetic. The key to living a fulfilling life, according to him, is to take things one step at a time while not being frustrated with the disease's symptoms.