Nick Jonas

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     Nick Jonas (one of the three brothers that makes up The Jonas Brothers) is well known for his music career along with being an influencer in the type 1 diabetes community.  In an interview with Healthline, Nick explains how he was feeling when he first got the disease and that he now wants to be a role model for other people with diabetes.



 "Jonas believes if he had heard someone he was a fan of or looked up to talk about living with diabetes, it could have created normalcy around his experience. He Hopes to help his fans this way." Nick was already somewhat famous when he was diagnosed with diabetes so his name was out there.  He wants to be the role model for somebody who is struggling and give them hope.  He stated later in the interview that, "I think the encouraging thing for them to know is that this is a manageable disease..."

Nick is also a positive influencer for helping people with the disease connect and share about themselves.  He started a hashtag on Instagram, #SeeDiabetes, which allows people to share their story with diabetes.  Nick will then choose some of these and post them on his own story to spread even more awareness.

Recently, Nick also started being a spokesperson for Dexcom.  Dexcom is a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) that people with type 1 diabetes can use to help better monitor their blood sugar levels.  He appeared on a Super Bowl commercial for the company that explains how advanced technology is and that diabetics can benefit for the device.  If you want to watch the commercial for yourself, click here. 


If you want to read the interview with Nick Jonas in it entirety, click here to view the webpage.

If you have any questions about Nick Jonas' impact or want more information about my experience, feel free to contact me!  This is done by clicking the "Contact" link at the top of the page and filling out the form. Or you can always leave a comment below!

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