Nick Jonas opens up about being diabetic

MANILA, Philippines —  American singer-songwriter Nick Jonas opened up on his health condition, saying that he has been fighting Type 1 diabetes for more than a decade now.

On his Instagram account, Nick posted a photo of him before and after being diagnosed with the disease.


“13 years ago today I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The picture on the left is me a few weeks after my diagnosis. Barely 100 pounds after having lost so much weight from my blood sugar being so high before going to the doctor where I would find out I was diabetic,” he wrote.

“On the right is me now. Happy and healthy. Prioritizing my physical health, working out and eating healthy and keeping my blood sugar in check,” he added.

He thanked his family and loved ones for being with him every step of the way.

“I have full control of my day to day life with this disease, and I’m so grateful to my family and loved ones who have helped me every step of the way,” Nick continued. 

He ended his post saying “Never let anything hold you back from living your best life. Thank you to all my fans for your kind words and support. Means more than you know. Love you all.”

Indian actress and Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra showed her support to her fiancé by commenting: “Everything about you is special. With or without diabetes.”

source: philstar.com

Nick Jonas Confirms Possible 'American Idol' Gig: 'Rumors Are True'

Nick Jonas might be closer to sitting beside Mariah Carey than you think: The JoBro confirmed that he's in talks to judge the next season of "American Idol" on his Twitter page over the weekend.

"The rumors are true ... I am being considered to be a judge on American Idol, and it would be a dream come true if it happens. #nickonidol," he wrote, prompting fans to begin sending tweets about how excited they would be if he inked a deal with the Fox show.

Their encouragement was felt by the singer, who later added, "Loved seeing all your amazing response to #NickOnIdol keep it coming!"

A rumor popped up in late July that Jonas was in the running to join the show. Hip-hop producer Pharrell Williams has also been attached to the show as a possible contender to fill the spot left open by Steven Tyler when he left the series earlier this summer.

Carey confirmed her spot in late July during the Television Critics Association summer press tour in Los Angeles. She'll fill the seat once occupied by Jennifer Lopez. As for Carey's longtime pal Randy Jackson, who has been on the show since day one, he might stay on as a judge or side-step to a mentor position.

If Jonas takes the role, he will join fellow former Disney star Demi Lovato as a judge on the Fox network. She joined "The X Factor" earlier this year, as did Britney Spears. Nick wouldn't be the only Jonas Brother on the small screen, however: Joe is set to appear on the CW's music competition show, "The Next," and big brother Kevin will appear in his own E! reality show with his wife, Danielle, "Married to Jonas."

The brothers are working on a new album, their first since 2010's Lines, Vines and Trying Times. It marks their first release since leaving Hollywood Records earlier this year. In addition to his work as a musician, Nick Jonas is also an accomplished stage star: He appeared in the Broadway show "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" earlier this year.

source: mtv.com