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Type 1 Diabetes Awareness India: Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are now starting a new initiative regarding diabetes in India. Nick’s non-profit organization Beyond Type 1, which works on Type 1 diabetes across the world, is now running a campaign in the country to increase awareness and eliminate the shame and hesitation associated with it. Priyanka told on Instagram that she is happy to bring this campaign of her husband Nick Jonas to India. Beyond Type 1 aims to bring together Type 1 diabetes patients from around the world on one platform where they can get the right information, resources, support and inspiration to live better lives.
What did Priyanka Chopra say?
Priyanka wrote that her understanding of Type 1 diabetes began with Nick’s medical journey. Diagnosed at just 13 years old, Nick managed his condition to create a life that empowers people to push beyond limits. Priyanka said that Nick founded Beyond Type 1 so that people struggling with diabetes could get respect, information and support.
Why is India the big center of this initiative?
The cases of databites are continuously increasing all over the world, India is one of them. According to WHO, about 7.7 crore people above 18 years of age are suffering from diabetes in India. India has the second highest number of youth with Type 1 diabetes in the world. In many cases, the disease is caught late and children suffer alone for years. To fill this gap, Beyond Type 1 is launching a campaign in India, which will include stories of people who brought a big change in their lives while fighting diabetes. The people involved in this campaign are Lieutenant Colonel Kumar Gaurav, Mehreen Rana, Nishant Amin, Shreya Jain, Indu Thampi and Harichandran Ponusamy.
Nick Jonas’s own journey
Nick Jonas was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2002, when he was just 13 years old. In the beginning he felt completely alone. Later he realized that there are many people like him who go into isolation after diagnosis, who need some support and understanding. This experience led him to start Beyond Type 1. It is an organization that aims to create an environment where people can share their journey, talk openly and strengthen each other.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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