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Interviews/Articles regarding Nick and Diabetes.
When Nick Jonas was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in November 2005, the first thing he asked his doctor was, “Am I going to die?”

The vocalist, guitarist, drummer and youngest member of the pop rock band the Jonas Brothers, lost 15 pounds in two weeks, was drinking 20 to 30 bottles of water per day and had an uncharacteristically bad attitude.

“I’m a pretty nice guy,” said 14-year-old Jonas, of his normal disposition.

Type 1 diabetes, which usually affects children and young adults, occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert sugar (glucose), starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.

Tween-age fans of the curly haired star can breathe a sigh of relief — he’s not going to die. But, the diagnosis did mean Jonas would have to learn to control his diabetes with up to 10 insulin injections per day — not easy for someone touring the country and Europe with his siblings, Kevin, 19, and Joe, 17.

“On the road, it’s a little harder than it would be at home,” Jonas explained during a recent phone interview from California, where he’s putting the finishing touches on the group’s new CD. “I’d be in the back of the van trying to take a shot with people around. It’s difficult, but you learn how to do it.”

But all that’s changed since Jonas began using the OmniPod Insulin Management System, a small, disposable self-adhering pod pump worn on the skin that continually delivers insulin without the use of needles for up to three days.

Developed by Bedford, Mass.-based Insulet Corporation, OmniPod uses a tiny flexible tube called a cannula inserted 6.5 mm beneath the skin to administer the insulin. Each pod holds up to 200 units of insulin.

What is Diabetes?
Diabetes mellitus (IPA pronunciation: [da???bitiz], sometimes [?da???bit?s]) is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and other signs, as distinct from a single illness or condition. The World Health Organization recognizes three main forms of diabetes mellitus: type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (occurring during pregnancy),[1] which have similar signs, symptoms, and consequences, but different causes and population distributions. Ultimately, all forms are due to the beta cells of the pancreas being unable to produce sufficient insulin to prevent hyperglycemia.[2] Type 1 is usually due to autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic beta cells which produce insulin. Type 2 is characterized by tissue-wide insulin resistance and varies widely; it sometimes progresses to loss of beta cell function. Gestational diabetes is similar to type 2 diabetes, in that it involves insulin resistance; the hormones of pregnancy cause insulin resistance in those women genetically predisposed to developing this condition.

Types 1 and 2 are incurable chronic conditions, but have been treatable since insulin became medically available in 1921, and today are usually managed with a combination of dietary treatment, tablets (in type 2) and, frequently, insulin supplementation. Gestational diabetes typically resolves with delivery.

Diabetes can cause many complications. Acute complications (hypoglycemia, ketoacidosis or nonketotic hyperosmolar coma) may occur if the disease is not adequately controlled. Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease (doubled risk), chronic renal failure (diabetic nephropathy is the main cause of dialysis in developed world adults), retinal damage (which can lead to blindness and is the most significant cause of adult blindness in the non-elderly in the developed world), nerve damage (of several kinds), and microvascular damage, which may cause erectile dysfunction (impotence) and poor healing. Poor healing of wounds, particularly of the feet, can lead to gangrene which can require amputation — the leading cause of non-traumatic amputation in adults in the developed world. Adequate treatment of diabetes, as well as increased emphasis on blood pressure control and lifestyle factors (such as not smoking and keeping a healthy body weight), may improve the risk profile of most aforementioned complications.

For more than 60 years, friends like you and the American Diabetes Association have made great progress in the fight against diabetes. Together, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of the 20.8 million children and adults in the US who suffer from this life-threatening disease. The generosity of our donors is vital as we continue our efforts to search for a cure, help people with diabetes, and invest in the health of future generations.

Here are some examples of how you can help support the American Diabetes Association:

Make a Donation
You can make a tax-deductible gift to the Association by phone, mail, or you can donate online.

Workplace Giving
Choose the American Diabetes Association (#0505) in workplace campaigns that are beginning now.

Make a Planned Gift
Learn about planned giving options such as Wills, Gift Annuities, and Life Insurance Policies.

Donate Your Vehicle
Find out how you can make a difference by donating your old car, truck, boat, or RV to the American Diabetes Association and receive the full fair market value as a tax deduction and as a charitable contribution.

Sponsor a Diabetes Project
Each year individuals and corporations support diabetes research in a variety of ways.

Become a Corporate Supporter
Our corporate sponsors come from diverse industries, but they share our vision of making an everyday difference in the lives of all people with and affected by diabetes.

Participate in an Event
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people participate in the fund-raising events of the American Diabetes Association. These events are a fun way for Americans across the country to make a difference in their local community by increasing awareness of diabetes, while at the same time raising millions of dollars in the fight against this disease. Learn how you can participate in our events.

Volunteer with Us
Whether it's supporting diabetes research, information or advocacy, the American Diabetes Association needs you. Learn how you can use your expertise and experience in leadership, business, health care, marketing, public relations, government relations or fundraising to make a vital difference.

Community Campaign for Diabetes
Join the Community Campaign for Diabetes.

Diabetes: Heart Disease and Stroke

Most people with diabetes have health problems -- or risk factors -- such as high blood pressure and cholesterol that increase one's risk for heart disease and stroke. When combined with diabetes, these risk factors add up to big trouble. In fact, more than 65% of people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. With diabetes, heart attacks occur earlier in life and often result in death. By managing diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol, people with diabetes can reduce their risk.

Make the Link! Diabetes, Heart Disease & Stroke
Learn how you can reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke through a special American Diabetes Association and the American College of Cardiology initiative titled "Make the Link! Diabetes, Heart Disease & Stroke."

Diabetes, Cholesterol & Heart Disease
Nearly all people with diabetes have abnormal cholesterol levels which contribute to their increased risk for heart attack and stroke. By choosing foods wisely, increasing physical activity and taking medications, you can improve your cholesterol.