- Nick Jonas was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
- Singer/actor detected it when he was ‘almost in a coma’ at age 13
- He is an ambassador for a new medical device that allows diabetics to easily monitor their blood sugar levels.
Nick Jonas He rose to stardom around the same time he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. After appearing on Broadway at the age of seven, Nick and his older siblings Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas,Been formed The Jonas Brothers The band formed and released their debut album in 2006 when Nick was a mature 13 years old when doctors discovered his illness.
As an adult, Nick has frequently spoken out about his health battles to raise awareness of the condition among many of his fans. Instagram and tick tock We share four warning signs associated with a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes: weight loss, excessive thirst, frequent urination, and irritability. “I’m sharing my autograph so others can #SeeTheSigns,” he captioned the helpful clip.
In another example of his work, Nick worked with medical brand Dexcom to promote a new CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) device that allows diabetics to easily monitor their blood sugar levels. Nick also shot a Super Bowl commercial! Here’s everything you need to know about Nick’s health issues, how he’s doing today, and more.
Nick Jonas diagnosed with diabetes
Nick has been an open book when it comes to his type 1 diabetes diagnosis, revealing he’s been losing weight after his family found out he was drinking sugary sodas. people. His parents then sought medical care for him, and it was just the right time. “I was very close to being in a coma,” the “Level” hitmaker told the outlet in 2019.
“I kept asking my parents—Am I okay? I was afraid it would limit my ability to do all the things I wanted to do,” Nick added. It’s a big life change.” However, he soon learned that it was “a very manageable disease” as long as the patient was “really diligent.”
Speaking further about the early stages of his fight in February, he said: rolling stone It was a terrifying diagnosis, but he knew he could use his platform to help his peers who were struggling with it. “It was scary at first,” he admitted. I wanted to normalize the
What is type 1 diabetes?
Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes means that the pancreas produces little or no insulin and requires regular medication. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionWithout insulin, blood sugar cannot enter cells to be used as energy and accumulates in the bloodstream. This damages the body, heart and blood vessel disease, nerve damage, kidney damage per outlet. It usually affects children, teens, and young adults. Treatment is directed at managing the amount of sugar in the blood using insulin, diet and lifestyle to prevent complications.
According to the CDC, type 1 diabetes is much less common than type 2 diabetes, with about 5-10% of people with diabetes having type 1 diabetes. However, there is still no cure for type 1 diabetes.
How sick is Nick Jonas?
Due to the aforementioned early diagnosis, Nick had been aware of Type 1 diabetes for almost 20 years. “When I was first diagnosed, I was sitting in the hospital and honestly scared to death while I was learning how to deal with this new thing I was dealing with,” recalled Nick. rice field. people.
As knowledge about the disease has grown over the past 20 years, Nick has felt the need to pass it on. He’s had the disease for a long time and has taken these steps to prioritize a healthy life, so he tries to encourage his fans to do the same,” he told the outlet. told to
How’s Nick Jonas doing today?
30’s, married priyanka chopra Nick said he “feels really good” about his diabetes diagnosis, according to a 2023 interview. rolling stone“I may still be a little overwhelmed, but over the last few years I’ve been in the best health I’ve ever been and really, one step at a time,” he said. “Friends, family and people I work with have really helped me manage it the best way I can.”
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