Nick Jonashas been living withtype 1 diabetesfor over a decade.
“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,” hewroteon Friday.
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“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 continued. “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.”
Jonas also shared an encouraging message to his fans, as well as those who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. “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,” he said.
In a sweet show of support, his fiancéePriyanka Chopra, whom heproposedto in July, commented on the image with a heartwarming message.
“Everything about you is special. With or without diabetes,” she wrote, adding a kiss emoji.
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Jonas co-founded the nonprofit organizationBeyond Type 1in 2015 to help provide education about type 1 diabetes and empower those living with the autoimmune disease to manage their health effectively.
Throughout their relationship, Jonas and Chopra have never been shy about showing affection for one another on social media.
Chopra has also commented on some of her fiancé’s Instagram posts with an adorable message.
“Who is cuter?Lol,” the actress wrote on a selfie Jonas took with a koala while visiting Sydney’s Taronga Zoo.
source: people.com
