Nick Jonas Shares His Health Journey Since His Diabetes Diagnosis

“Never let anything hold you back from living your best life,” the singer says.

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, but it’s also a time of deep reflection for Nick Jonas. The singer first learned of his own Type 1 diagnosis back in his Jonas Brothers band days on November 17, 2005 — which is 13 years ago now. To commemorate the occasion, raise awareness for the medical condition, and share a little bit more about his personal health journey, Nick took to social media to share some striking then-and-now photos.

“13 years ago today I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes,” he shared in a Flashback Friday post on Instagram. “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.”

Fortunately, Nick made focusing on his health a huge priority, and he has been doing great in the years since his childhood diabetes diagnosis.

“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. “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.”

“Never let anything hold you back from living your best life,” Nick added, sharing an inspirational note for fans.

“Never let anything hold you back from living your best life,” Nick added, sharing an inspirational note for fans.

“Thank you to all my fans for your kind words and support. Means more than you know. Love you all.”

It’s great to see Nick doing so well, and continuing to raise awareness for Type 1 diabetes through his posts.