Nick Jonas and Bayer Diabetes Care Join Forces for Kids with Type 1 Diabetes
Who is Nick Jonas? Well if you're under 21 you probably already know the answer to that question. For those of us who are slightly out of touch with the pop music scene, Nick Jonas is the youngest member of the Jonas Brothers band, top singing and songwriting sensations who are ruling the charts right now.
Nick also has type 1 diabetes, which puts him in the unique position to be a spokesperson and role model for kids and teens with type 1.
According to a press release, Bayer Diabetes Care has asked Nick to become a diabetes ambassador, providing "young people and their families with the motivation and support they need to help simplify life with diabetes."
A quote from the release...
"Nearly every day I hear from someone like me who says that I make them feel it's OK to have diabetes and that's really cool that I can do that," said Nick Jonas. "I know I'm lucky because I have a family that encourages me a lot. I want to give that same inspiration to other kids with diabetes, and working with Bayer lets me do that."
The Jonas Brothers have started their own charitable organizations. They say, on their website, "We started The Change for the Children Foundation to support programs that motivate and inspire children to face adversity with confidence, determination and a will to succeed. And we think the best people to help children are their peers -- kids helping other kids who are a little less fortunate."
Nick Jonas also has written a song called "A Little Bit Longer", about what it's like to have diabetes. Lyrics include, "A little bit longer and I'll be fine/Waitin' on a cure/But none of them are sure" The song appears on their newest album of the same name.
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Comments
I have done this for my daughter who is almost 15. She just began having the symptoms of diabetes and is having a hard time. She has become very moody lately and it seems to go with her sugar highs and lows. I scheduled an appointment with her Doctor, but couldn’t get one until the end of October. She has been following the Jonas Brother for at least two years. Her theme song is “I am what I am”. We’re just learning and would like any help, especially with controlling the mood swings.
I don’t have diabetes, but my grandma and my friend have type 1 diabetes. I know it’s hard for them but it’s made all of us stronger. I was recently tested for different dieses and was told I don’t have it. But to be sure I have to go back in four months to the docter. When my sister and I were watching tv and saw Nick Jonas’ cammercial I wanted to cry. I will try and do anything I can to make their lives a little easier. They don’t complain, but I know it’s hard for anyone with it.
i have type 1 dibetes. Since i was 3 1/2 years old. i kown that it is hard to have biabetes when you are in 7th grade and haveing 5 class 4 days a week. And haveing 8 class 1 day a week. But i kown that i will also have my friends and family will all ways be their for me.
I’ve had type 1 diabetes for 20 years this month, diagnosed at age 11. Please know that mood swings are only a secondary symptom–something that most teenagers have!! If someone you know is having symptoms such as unquenchable thirst, peeing a lot, and weight loss, it is of the utmost importance to go to the doctor immediately. Ultimately, controlling the blood sugar is key but is not as simple as it sounds. On another note, being a teenager with diabetes can be extremely challenging when you are trying to fit in. But don’t compromise taking care of yourself now because life will get better. And when it does, you won’t want to miss out on it just because you didn’t take care of yourself previously.