The Jonas brothers have become heartthrobs for preteens, teens, and some young adults. Nick Jonas stands out among the brothers because he shines with his fans for the way that he handles his type 1 diabetes.

Other children that have diabetes totally adore Nick because he’s very open about it. There are websites dedicated to this issue, and he has handled the spotlight on this very well. He has often been called Mr. Positive because he has been pushing his fans to gain knowledge on the subject.

Nick often admits that he was a bit overwhelmed when he found out about the diabetes. He was in the middle of touring when he began to have symptoms. His doctor urged him to come and take tests. The diagnosis could have been a downer for many people, but Nick handled it all with grace. He continued touring and began to take insulin shots. He also checks his blood sugar levels on a regular basis.

Nick users the OmniPod to inject NovoLog insulin. He has declared that his was a much better solution than trying to give himself insulin injections while on tour.
There is no special diet for this Jonas brother. Nick has stated that he can eat whatever he wants. His main thing is the watch over his blood sugar levels. Around the time that he found out about his sickness he had blood sugars levels that were over 700.

In the beginning there was a little anxiety about how Nick would continue with his full schedule. Fortunately, the fans have been extremely supportive as Nick Jonas speaks about Type 1 diabetes. He has become somewhat of an unofficial spokesperson for diabetes. Other kids with diabetes really look up to Nick because he has also inspired fans to take their medicine.