Los Angeles, November 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Singer-songwriter Nick Jonas has opened up about his 21-year journey with diabetes, admitting that he sometimes “resents” the condition and wonders what life would be like without it.
The 34-year-old Jonas Brothers star was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 13. In an open letter shared during National Diabetes Awareness Month, he addressed the condition as an “old friend” and reflected on how it has shaped his daily life.
“Hello, old friend. How long has it been? 21 years. 21 years, and you haven’t changed a bit,” Jonas wrote, describing the constant monitoring of his glucose levels, insulin doses and food intake as part of the hundreds of small decisions he makes every week.
He said diabetes had changed his understanding of control and unpredictability. “I’d built my whole life around this unrealistic structure and belief that I was in control. You took that apart over the years, bit by bit. Part of me is grateful I learned that lesson. Part of me resents you for it. Full stop. There are days I wonder what life would feel like without you,” he wrote.
Jonas also recalled struggling to feel that he belonged while growing up. He said that openly discussing his experience with Type 1 diabetes and meeting others living with the condition helped him find a sense of community.
He explained that sharing his story was particularly important for young people newly diagnosed with diabetes.
“I share my story for the 13-year-old who just got diagnosed and is lying in a hospital bed, scared to death. I want them to be able to look up and see someone out there living their dreams while managing all of this, every single day,” he added.
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