'It can feel lonely and isolating': Nick Jonas opens up about living with Type 1 diabetes on Instagram

As Diabetes Awareness Month began on Friday, American singer Nick Jonas took to Instagram to write about being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes and how he fought it.

The Sucker singer spoke about how the experience has shaped his approach towards his health, especially in terms of eating right and fitness.

Nick was diagnosed when he was 13 after one of his older brothers noticed his symptoms — an unquenchable thirst for sugary sodas paired with some drastic weight loss. Talking to a leading media organisation, he reportedly said that he was “like a day away” from going into a coma if he hadn’t been taken to the hospital for doctors to catch the illness.

His Instagram post said: “14 years ago this month I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. This experience has shaped how I approach my health - working out, eating well, and always thinking about my blood sugar and insulin needs. You can't always see what goes into managing an invisible illness, and Type 1 diabetes can feel lonely and isolating. That's why I co-founded @BeyondType1 in 2015, to make sure no one feels alone with this diagnosis and to share how you can thrive with Type 1 diabetes. November is Diabetes Awareness Month - join us at Beyond Type 1 by sharing how diabetes has impacted your life using #TheDropSpotted. I'm so grateful to my fans for your support and kindness!”