Nick Jonas says he sometimes resents his diabetes diagnosis in open letter

Nick Jonas reflects on living with type 1 diabetes since his diagnosis at 13 in Dexcom open letter

Nick Jonas has reflected on living with type 1 diabetes for more than two decades, admitting that he sometimes resents the condition despite the lessons it has taught him.

The Jonas Brothers singer, 34, shared his thoughts in an open letter as part of Dexcom's A Letter to Diabetes initiative. Jonas was diagnosed in 2005 at the age of 13 and described the daily decisions involved in managing the condition.

"It's funny how often we talk," he wrote, referring to his relationship with diabetes. "Staring at my phone to see where my glucose is. Reaching for my pump to bolus because I'm about to eat something with 17 carbs. Those are just a couple of the hundreds of little decisions I make every week."

He explained that these regular adjustments have become part of his everyday life, describing diabetes as "an ongoing conversation between your body, your mind and your devices."

Jonas also recalled how the diagnosis challenged his previous understanding of control and predictability.

"I'd built my whole life around this unrealistic structure and belief that I was in control. You took that apart over the years, bit by bit," he wrote. "Part of me is grateful I learned that lesson. Part of me resents you for it. Full stop. There are days I wonder what life would feel like without you."

However, the singer said sharing his experiences had helped him find a sense of belonging after feeling misunderstood during childhood and adolescence. Connecting with others living with type 1 diabetes made him feel less isolated.

Jonas added that he hopes his openness can encourage young people recently diagnosed with the condition.

"I share my story for the 13-year-old who just got diagnosed and is lying in a hospital bed, scared to death," he wrote, explaining that he wants them to see someone pursuing their dreams while managing diabetes.