In an interview with Esquire's Michael Sebastian, actor Nick Jonas discussed living with type 1 diabetes since his diagnosis at 13. He highlighted advancements in technology that have improved disease management, such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. To support the broader community, Jonas founded Beyond Type 1, an organization focused on helping patients and caregivers access essential resources. His wife, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, recently joined the board to help expand their global outreach efforts, particularly in areas lacking essential diabetes care.
When I was diagnosed at 13, I didn't know anyone with type 1 diabetes… I have been talking and advocating about it.
This organization has helped me live with the disease with joy… it's involved in raising money for a cure— a sort of moonshot for type 1 diabetes.
We're expanding to a broader worldview and focusing on places where there's not the access to these life-preserving medicines and tools.
I am lucky to have access to an insulin pump and a Dexcom continuous glucose monitor… technology to help manage the disease has developed to make it less invasive.
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