You're not alone

I know having diabetes can be really hard and changeling, it can sometimes make you feel alone. The truth is everyone feels like that sometimes but you will never be alone, there are so many other people with type one diabetes and there are always other people that you can talk to or ask for help, you are never alone. There are loads of famous athletes, musicians, artists, authors and comedians  who have type one diabetes. They never let their diabetes stop them from becoming famous.

Nick Jonas a member of the Jonas Brothers Band was diagnosed with type one diabetes in November 2005. A month before Nick was diagnosed he had the usual symptoms of type one diabetes, he had lost loads of weight, going to the bathroom all the time and he was really thirsty. Nick took some time off from his band tour so that he could see a doctor. The doctor sent Nick straight to the hospital when they heard his symptoms, Nick was diagnosed with type one diabetes. Nick wondered if he could continue making music. The day after Nick left the hospital, he performed in a concert. He started off taking multiple daily injections of NovoLog with Lantus, checking his blood sugar about twelve times a day. It was really hard for Nick to give insulin injections and manage my diabetes while he was on tour. So Nick started using the OmniPod in April and he loved it, it made thing a lot easier for Nick. When Nick was touring it made it so much easier for him to control his levels.

In March 2007, about a year and a half after Nick diagnosis he publicly announced that he has type one diabetes at Carnival For a Cure. Nick wanted to go public with his diabetes, he waited until he felt comfortable with managing his diabetes before telling everyone about it. Now he tests his levels wherever he is even if he's in public. Nick said to newly diagnosed children with diabetes, “Don’t let it slow you down at all.  I made a promise to myself on the way to the hospital that I wouldn’t let this thing slow me down and I’d just keep moving forward, and that’s what I did. Just keep a positive attitude and keep moving forward with it. Don’t be discouraged.”    

On 19 June 2008 the song "A little bit longer" by Nick Jonas was released. Nick wrote this song so he could express his feelings of having type one diabetes. He had to stay in the hospital for a while to learn what he had to do every day and to get his levels back to normal. He wrote the song in there because they kept on telling him just a little longer and we will get you out of here. The lyrics to the song are really effective, I love this song. Please listen to this song.  Here is a link to the song "A little bit longer" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBUli7YnuHQ


Nick Jones has proved that diabetes doesn't stop you from doing the things you want to do. Also the song he wrote shows that a little bit long and you will be fine. You are never alone and it you will be fine. If you ever fell alone please message me because I am always happy to talk or help you. Whenever you feel down or upset about your diabetes, please listen to "A little bit longer" by Nick Jonas and remember a little bit longer and you will be fine.
Always remember you are stronger then you think!