Nick Jonas To Be Honoured At The 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards
Nick Jonas To Be Honoured At The 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards Musician and actor Nick Jonas is no stranger to award shows, and especially the Radio Disney Music Awards. Although the annual awards show has been around since 2001, it only became televised and popular in 2014. Nick missed out on the proceedings in the first year, but his work really started to get recognised by Radio Disney the following year when he broke out as a solo artist afterthe split of his former band, the Jonas Brothers. And since then, there has been no stopping him. In the last couple of years, Nickhas racked up an impressive collection of nominations, awards, and performances on the show but were going to bet that none of them will measure up to the honour which he has just been given. As well as his nominations for Hes The One: Best Male Artist, Stuck In Our Heads: Best Song To Lip Sync To, and Im With The Band: Favourite Tour which will be announced on the night of the show (you can vote for him here ), Nick has been chosen by Radio Disney to receive this years special Hero Award. Every year at the Radio Disney Music Awards, the Hero Award is presented to a celebrity for their outstanding contribution and dedication to charities and non-profit organisations all around the world. Previous winners of this award include Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, and Gwen Stefani. But now, it is Nick Jonas turn to receive the incredible honour. He will receive the award as a result of his numerousyears working towards finding a cure and raising awareness of Type 1 Diabetes. Nick himself suffers from the disease so it is very close to his heart and he has definitely used his celebrity status for good. After being diagnosed when he was just thirteen, Nick has worked with the Change for the Children Foundation, d Continue reading >>
Nick Jonas - Diabetes Celebrity
Tweet The youngest of the Jonas Brothers, Nick, a type 1 diabetic, has used his sudden explosion into the music and movie industry to promote himself as a potential future president of the United States and as a representative for young people with diabetes. Diabetes talks He has conducted a number of talks about how he has coped with diabetes as a young adolescent and how he plans to support and represent future diabetes research. Most recently he has become a diabetes ambassador for Bayer Diabetes Care, in addition to this he as written a book named ‘A Little Bit Longer’ in an attempt to inspire young diabetics to live their lives to the fullest. With the help of his brothers he has founded ‘The Change for the Children Foundation’ and has reportedly given $750,000 to diabetes research and treatment. Charity events Nick Jonas has the goal of helping children with diabetes, and has set up the Jonas Brothers Change for the Children Foundation. To celebrate the partnership with Bayer Diabetes Care, the company made a donation to the foundation. Nick, 17, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 13. He is passionate about sharing his story with other young people with diabetes, because he knows how the condition can cause isolation and even embarrassment. Nick is taking what he’s learned about diabetes, and passing it on to other people with diabetes. Nick was reported in diabetes news as commenting: “So many fans with diabetes from all over share their stories and thank me for being an inspiration to them. Nearly every day I hear from someone like me who says that I make them feel it’s OK to have diabetes and it’s really cool that I can do that. I know I’m lucky because I have a family that encourages me a lot. I want to give that same inspiratio Continue reading >>
Celebrities With Type 1 Diabetes
As parents know, people from all walks of life get type 1 diabetes. When you go to your child’s classroom to educate the other kids about the condition, it can help to mention celebrities who have type 1, so children will understand that it doesn’t equate to cooties, or to any major limitations. On the contrary: Your child has something in common with some very cool, talented, accomplished people! Read on to meet a few of them. Nick Jonas Nick Jonas, perhaps the most famous young star with type 1 diabetes, was 13 when he was diagnosed in 2005. A founding member of the band The Jonas Brothers, he is also a Broadway veteran who recently founded the band Nick Jonas & The Administration. He started the Change for the Children Foundation that partners with five charities to raise money and awareness for diabetes. Crystal Bowersox Crystal Bowersox, a singer/songwriter and American Idol® alum, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was 6 years old. In May 2010, she was hospitalized because of complications from diabetes during season nine of American Idol, and she was almost eliminated from the show. She convinced the producers to keep her on, and ended up being named first runner-up. Elliot Yamin Elliot Yamin, a singer/songwriter who was third runner-up on the fifth season of American Idol®, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 16. He now works with the JDRF to raise awareness. Kris Freeman Kris Freeman is a national champion cross-country skier. Before competing in his first Olympics at age 19, he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. With careful management, he went on to participate in three Olympic Games and place fourth in the 2009 World Championships — the best finish for an American cross-country skier to date. In the off-season, he visits diabetes summ Continue reading >>
Nick Jonas
For Jonas' self-titled albums, see Nicholas Jonas (album) and Nick Jonas (album). Nicholas Jerry Jonas (born September 16, 1992)[1] is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. Jonas began acting in theater at the age of seven, and released his debut single in 2002. He released his eponymous debut album in 2004 to little success, though it did catch the attention of Columbia Records. Jonas opted to form a band with his older brothers, Joe and Kevin, known as the Jonas Brothers. The group released their debut studio album It's About Time (2006) through the Columbia label, which failed to achieve commercial success. After signing with Hollywood Records, the group released their self-titled second studio album in 2007, which became their breakthrough record. The band became prominent figures on the Disney Channel during this time, gaining a large following through the network, later appearing in their widely successful musical television film Camp Rock (2008). The band's third studio album, A Little Bit Longer (2008), saw continued commercial success for the group; the album's lead single hit the top five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Their fourth studio album, while still successful on the Billboard 200 chart, saw a decline in record sales. From 2009 to 2010, Jonas and his brothers starred on the Disney Channel series Jonas. After the Jonas Brothers confirmed a hiatus, Nick formed a new band known as Nick Jonas & the Administration, who released the album Who I Am in 2010 to moderate commercial success. Thereafter, Jonas opted to focus on work in theater, and also had a recurring role on the television series Smash. The Jonas Brothers briefly reunited in 2013, though officially parted ways due to creative differences. After the group's disbandment, Jon Continue reading >>
How Nick Jonas Is Shattering The Stigma Around Type 1 Diabetes
Nick Jonas has quite the list of accomplishments. Not only is he a talented singer, songwriter and actor, he's also the founder of a nonprofit. Yup, you heard that right. Founded almost one year ago, Jonas co-launched Beyond Type 1, an organization devoted to providing education and awareness for Type 1 diabetes. The goal is simple: "to highlight the brilliance of those fighting this disease every day while always working toward ensuring a cure is on its way." Jonas was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes back in 2005, and now he's working with Beyond Type 1 co-founders Sarah Lucas, Juliet de Baubigny and Chef Sam Talbot to change the dialogue around the disease and help eradicate the stigma that comes from living with it. By using social media, sharing stories and creating lifestyle blogs on its website, Beyond Type 1 has created a supportive community for people of all ages with Type 1 diabetes. Elite Daily was able to speak with CEO Sarah Lucas, Nick Jonas and his co-founders about Beyond Type 1 and their own personal connections to the disease. Sarah Lucas CEO Sarah Lucas first shared with us the importance of distinguishing between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. She told Elite Daily, Type 1 is an autoimmune disease that can affect anyone at any time. It is not a lifestyle disease, it is not a kids' disease, it is an invisible disease that demands constant attention 24/7 and life-long dependence on insulin, and currently there is no cure. She explained the importance in learning the difference between Type 1, Type 2 and other forms of diabetes because oftentimes there is confusion, and no disease should be the punchline of any joke. When asked about her hopes for Beyond Type 1, Lucas explained, We want to be the authentic guide for living beyond a diagnosis, with the real s Continue reading >>
Introducing The Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers are a US boy band who have taken the States by storm, and are now on a mission to take over the UK music scene too. The brothers in question are Nick, 15, and his older brothers Joe, 18, and Kevin, 20. It's Nick who is of particular interest to My Life as he has Type 1 diabetes. What does Nick do? Nick sings vocals and plays guitar and drums for the band. He was diagnosed in 2005 when he was 14, but it was during a US performance in the spring of 2007 that he told the world about his condition. Raise your hands After the opening song, he asked for a show of hands of people in the audience with diabetes. He then raised his own hand toacknowledge, for the first time in public, that he has diabetes. Nick mentions how one particular warning sign – moodiness – was especially difficult to deal with because he and the band were on tour at the time. "I had a terrible attitude, which was totally odd for me because I'm actually a nice person. Being on the road around people all the time, you have to keep that positive attitude going. And it was hard." Early frustrations To begin with, he treated himself with multiple injections and was testing about 12 times a day – but the regime didn't fit well with life as a musician: "When we were on the road, I'd be in the back trying to give insulin shots and manage my diabetes, and it was just too hard. I was getting frustrated. I knew that I needed something different." His 'something different' turned out to be a new type ofinsulin pump, called the OmniPod Insulin Management System. It's slightly different to conventional insulin pumps that typically sit on a belt around the waist and deliver insulin via tubing running from the pump to the cannula (a very thin and flexible plastic tube that is inserted under the Continue reading >>
Nick Jonas Shares His Diabetes Journey
Producer CNN Medical News I had the pleasure of meeting pop star Nick Jonas when he and his band were touring in Atlanta, Georgia, in late August. I know he's had media training and been in front of cameras for years, but I was impressed with his composure as he told me about his journey with a disease that affects one in 300 teens. Four years ago Nick, the youngest member of the Jonas Brothers band, spent three days in the hospital. He'd lost 15 pounds in the previous three weeks and he and his family knew something was terribly wrong. Nick had developed type 1 diabetes - his body was no longer producing insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar into energy for our bodies. Nick made a promise to himself that day. "My commitment to myself, when I was on my way to the hospital, was that I would not let this slow me down. And I didn't," said Nick. Nick and his family jumped into action, learning all about diabetes and how to treat the disease. "I was devastated. I didn't know anything about diabetes, had no knowledge,” said Nick's mother, Denise Jonas. “I knew he was very ill just by looking at him." "We had to take steps to have everyone in our family and my brother, who toured with the boys on a regular basis, trained on how to care for Nick. How to monitor him, how to administer his insulin shots, how to test his blood, how to give him a glucose shot if for some reason he passed out and went into a diabetic coma. It's a lot of work," said Denise. After leaving the hospital, Nick was determined to write a song about his experience. But the piece didn't come together for another 2½ years. "I was having one of those days where it [the blood sugar] was out of range, things were not where I wanted them to be with my diabetes. I sat down at the piano and wrote the song Continue reading >>
Celebrities With Diabetes Slideshow
The Oscar-winning actor announced he has type 2 diabetes when late-night host David Letterman commented on his newly slim figure in October 2013. "I went to the doctor and he said, ‘You know those high blood sugar numbers you’ve been dealing with since you were 36? Well, you’ve graduated. You’ve got type 2 diabetes, young man.'" Hanks added that the condition is controllable, but he joked that he couldn't get back down to his high-school weight of 96 pounds. "I was a very skinny boy!" The talk show host has type 2 diabetes. "It's definitely controllable," King has said on his show. Diabetes makes heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other serious health problems more likely. King has had bypass heart surgery. Diabetes wasn't the only thing that raised his risk for ticker trouble: King had been a heavy smoker, and smoking hurts the heart. But by taking care of his diabetes (and quitting smoking), King helps his ticker and the rest of his body. Salma Hayek The Oscar-nominee had gestational diabetes, which happens during pregnancy, while expecting her daughter, Valentina. Hayek has a family history of diabetes. Experts say all women should get checked for gestational diabetes when they are 24-28 weeks pregnant. Those at risk for type 2 diabetes are checked at their first prenatal visit. Gestational diabetes usually goes away after delivery, but it could return with a later pregnancy. It can also make you more likely to get type 2 diabetes later on. This singer went public with his type 1 diabetes in 2007. He has said that his symptoms included weight loss and thirst. When diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, his blood sugar was over 700 -- and normal blood sugar levels are from 70 to 120. Jonas was hospitalized, but he learned to manage his condition. Once called Continue reading >>
Nick Jonas Tackles Type 1 Diabetes Positively, Talks About Diet, Healthy Lifestyle, And Encourages Other Diabetics
Photo Credit: Christopher Peterson/Splash News At only 23 years old, Nick Jonas is a multi-talented superstar. Nick and his brothers Joe and Kevin formed pop rock band Jonas Brothers, and released four studio albums between 2005 and 2010. Nick Jonas has since released two solo albums, and stars in the drama series Kingdom. What makes his success even more incredible is that Nick Jonas has diabetes. Nick Jonas’s interviews on his diabetes have appeared in various publications, where the superstar singer and songwriter detailed his experience with the disease. It’s been over a decade since Nick Jonas’s type 1 diabetes diagnosis in November 2005, and he’s been able to manage the condition with a proper diet and a healthy lifestyle. A month or two before Jonas’s diagnosis, he began to notice symptoms such as persistent thirst, weight loss, a poor attitude, and going to the bathroom all the time. Nick Jonas’s weight loss was substantial: he lost around 15 pounds between two to three weeks. This body transformation was certainly challenging. Nick Jonas visited his doctor and discovered his blood sugar was over 700. He soon began taking insulin injections and checking his blood sugar regularly. Jonas uses a glucose monitor called Dexcom CGM, which gives him a reading every five minutes right on his smartphone. He’s what’s known as a Dexcom Warrior, part of a group of users that collaborate with the California company on public awareness campaigns about diabetes, and the advantages of using the Dexcom glucose monitor. As a result of these diabetes tools, Nick Jonas hasn’t had too many low blood sugar episodes. Nick Jonas is now an advocate in the diabetes community, and co-founded Beyond Type 1, which is a charity that funds and creates programs for people liv Continue reading >>
Celebrity Q+a: Nick Jonas
Nick Jonas, the youngest member of the Jonas Brothers band, is used to selling out arenas, making tween and teen girls scream, and battling type 1 diabetes. Here he reveals what it's like living with the all-too-common disease. November isn't only National Diabetes Month—it also marks the fifth anniversary of finding out you have type 1 diabetes. How did that happen?A. When I was 13 and on tour with my brothers, I lost 15 pounds in two weeks and was thirsty all the time. I also had a bad attitude—which was rare for me. My parents took me to a doctor, and we learned that my blood sugar was dangerously high. I was rushed to a hospital, where they made the diagnosis. Q. What was your reaction? A. At first I was afraid. I didn't know if I was going to die. But once I realized the disease can be managed, I started to feel better. Q. Has your family helped you? A. Most definitely. There was one time on tour when I couldn't get my blood sugar in check, and I had a bit of a breakdown. But my brothers and my mom were there to calm me down and offer words of encouragement. They're always there for me. Q. You've spoken to the Senate about giving more government funding to diabetes research. Your charity, Change for Children Foundation, has raised money for the cause. And you've even written songs about the disease, like "A Little Bit Longer." Why'd you share your story with the public? A. Getting diabetes gave me an opportunity to inspire people who may be feeling the way I felt when I first got diagnosed—unsure and alone. I want adults and kids to know that there are new tools that make living with the disease easier than ever. For example, I love using Bayer's USB contour meter. It tracks my blood sugar for me and plugs into my computer, so right away I can send my numbers Continue reading >>
"omg, Nick Jonas!"
The Jonas Brothers played San Francisco this week. We did not attend (tickets started at $92). But my three daughters have chatted up everyone at their school, everyone at summer camp, and everyone under age 14 within a 10-mile radius, I believe: they just cannot get over the fact that I actually interviewed Nick Jonas back in Spring of 2007. Never mind that the interview was over the phone. And never mind that this was before the Disney Channel and the cover of People magazine and the movie Camp Rock, etc., etc. I had no idea how BIG those boys would get. Love them or not, the beautiful thing about Nick's diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes is how incredibly open he's been about it. I think it would take most of us much longer than a year — especially as a teenager — to be prepared to talk about our illness on national and international TV, all over YouTube, and on newsstands everywhere. After diagnosis, it didn't take long at all for Nick to start on the OmniPod, and start talking about how that system has helped him. Click HERE to read the customer story I interviewed him for. I remember Nick being a typically reticent then-14-year-old during our interview. In other words, it took a lot of prodding to get him to talk. But eventually his diagnosis story rolled out, quite eloquently: "The whole story is that we were touring for the whole summer. We hit the road on a school tour in October-November of 2005. and I and started to notice substantial weight loss, I was drinking lot of water, and going to the restroom all time. My attitude was really bad. When the tour ended, I felt terrible." "Turns out my sugar was over 700. It was a crazy moment hearing that. I ended up in the hospital for three days... The day I got out of the hospital, I was doing a show with my brothers Continue reading >>
Nick Jonas | My Hero
"It doesn't matter if the world is pulling you down, with Christ, you have everything!" Everyone has a different definition of what they call a hero. To me, a hero means someone you can look up to and rely on in a time of need. I call Nick Jonas my hero because no matter what he does, he does not let any obstacles slow him down. Having diabetes has allowed him to be a role model for young kids living with diabetes. Even though I do not have diabetes myself, listening to his music and being able to relate to his lyrics helps get me through my bad days. On days when I feel my lowest listening to his music helps me cope. Nick Jonas was born on September 16th, 1992 in Dallas, Texas. As a child, Nick's dream was to have a career in music. At a young age he would perform shows to his family saying, "I have to practice, I'm going to be on Broadway." At the age of 7 Nick began landing roles in Broadway musicals like Beauty and The Beast, Les Miserables, and Annie Get Your Gun. After performing on Broadway, Nick was discovered by Columbia Records and began writing songs with his dad and recording his first solo cd. Although his solo project was unreleased, his songs were played on Top 40 Christian radio stations for quite some time. After little success, Columbia heard Nick and his brothers perform together. Soon after, The Jonas Brothers were signed as a group project. Their first cd titled, "It's About Time" was not as great of a success as they had thought it would be. After being discovered by Disney, they were offered a recording contract with Hollywood Records, and right away got started on their self titled cd. It was released to the public on August 7th, 2007, and by December 20th, 2007, their self titled record had gone platinum. Unfortunately, after all their success, Continue reading >>
Nick Jonas On Flying The Diabetes Flag High!
Singer, songwriter, actor Nick Jonas, 23, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 10 years ago. As a fellow type 1 myself, and a regular blogger for OnTrack Diabetes, I was thrilled when I got the call about the chance to interview Jonas! He's been my dia-crush (person with diabetes who has a crush on another diabetic) ever since I heard him croon with his brothers. Even cooler in my mind (other then his global superstar status) is that he's down-to-earth and actually cares about raising diabetes awareness. So how does he hope his non-profit, Beyond Type 1, will help people with diabetes? What does he look for in a 'type 3'? What's the nicest thing someone has done for him to support his diabetes? Read my exclusive interview with this bright star (and dia-badass!) to find out. Tell me about your type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Ten years ago when I was 13 and touring with my brothers, I noticed a dramatic change in my body and my mood. I’ve always been a very upbeat person, but suddenly, I was irritable all the time. I was constantly thirsty and always needing to use the bathroom. I also started losing weight rapidly—20 pounds in two weeks! Something was very wrong. I felt sluggish, drained, like a balloon losing air. I was struggling to get through my tour and finally decided to make an appointment to meet with my doctor. She ordered several tests, including my blood glucose. My level had spiraled out of control to over 800—I was immediately rushed to the hospital. It was absolutely terrifying. The doctors told me I had type 1 diabetes. How did you initially handle the news? It was truly one of the most frightening moments of my life. I was shocked at first. And my family was just as panicked. But the real scare was I had to quickly learn so much. It was completely overwhel Continue reading >>
How Nick Jonas Plans To Live “beyond Type 1”
By Alexander Wolf and Ilana Orloff Twitter summary: New #type1 #diabetes non-profit @BeyondType1 aims to educate public about #T1D misconceptions + raise $1 million for cure research w/ help of @nickjonas Update: Singer, songwriter, and a non-profit founder? Nick Jonas announced he is co-launching Beyond Type 1, a non-profit organization focused on raising awareness for type 1 diabetes and changing the public dialogue on the disease to focus on empowerment and strength. Nick was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes back in 2005, and he joins a fantastic team at Beyond Type 1 that includes Juliet de Baubigny, Sarah Lucas, and Chef Sam Talbot – all of whom have personal connections to type 1. As Nick explained in our previous interview, “The thing that drives me in a lot of ways is being able to help other people, talking about the real life challenges of this disease and ways to approach it to make it easier. I want to build a community that is open to talking about diabetes.” Want an inside look at Nick Jonas' experience living with type 1 diabetes? See our past interview here! And to learn more about Beyond Type 1 and how you can get involved, see our full interview with co-founder and CEO Sarah Lucas below. Original Article: We recently spoke with Sarah Lucas, one of three co-founders of a new non-profit organization called Beyond Type 1 that aims to raise awareness for type 1 diabetes. Sarah comes from an impressive background spearheading numerous campaigns and events for JDRF, raising over $9 million for the organization. Through Beyond Type 1, she and her co-founders Juliet de Baubigny and Sam Talbot aspire to educate the public about what it means to live with type 1 diabetes, as well as provide philanthropic support to type 1 cure research with the ambitious goa Continue reading >>
Nick Jonas: Diabetes Won't Slow Me Down
Getty ImagesNick Jonas discusses juvenile diabetes at The National Press Club. The youngest Jonas brother -- Nick -- addressed a sold out crowd at a National Press Club luncheon Monday. The diabetic teen pop idol has launched a national campaign to help young people simplify life with diabetes. "I was not going to let diabetes slow me down, and to this day it hasn't," he said. "And at times, when blood sugar's high and it's low, it would be easier to just throw in the towel and say, 'Enough's enough, I'm done, and I'd like to just have a day off from diabetes,' but it just doesn't work like that." Muzzled teeny boppers greeted Jonas outside the National Press Club with camera phones held aloft. They had been instructed not to scream, News4's Jane Watrel reported. Diabetes experts are thrilled to have such a high-profile star helping raise diabetes awareness. "Of the total number of individuals in the United States with diabetes, which is estimated to be somewhere around 24 million, it could be up to 5 percent that have juvenile or Type 1 diabetes," National Institutes of Health Diabetes Director Griffin Rodgers told Watrel. Jonas, 16, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was 13. Since then, he has become a diabetes ambassador with Bayer Diabetes Care, for whom he has pitched a Contour Meter to manage highs and lows. He wrote "A Little Bit Longer" to inspire diabetics to live their lives to the fullest. His The Change for the Children Foundation -- co-founded with brothers Kevin and Joe -- gave $750,000 to diabetes research and treatment. In June, he came to D.C. to call for Congress to call for diabetes research funding, and in July, Kevin and Joe joined Nick in a charity softball game to benefit diabetes before the brothers took the stage at MCI Center. "He's a g Continue reading >>
