Nick Jonas Diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes at 13 With Brother Joe's Help

Nick Jonas revealed on Penn Badgley's Podcrushed podcast that he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 13 during the Jonas Brothers' 2006 school tour, after experiencing significant weight loss, excessive thirst, and frequent urination. His older brother Joe Jonas noticed how drastically thin Nick had become while they were in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and alerted their parents, prompting medical attention. Nick's glucose levels were found to be dangerously high, over 900 compared to the normal range of 70 to 120, leading to his diagnosis. Despite the severity, Nick was back on stage within a week of diagnosis, crediting the timely intervention of doctors and the support of his family. He also highlighted the lack of awareness about type 1 diabetes at the time and has since become an advocate for the disease, praising advances like the Dexcom G7 glucose monitor. Nick is approaching his twentieth year living with type 1 diabetes and continues to manage the condition while maintaining his music career.