# Priyanka Chopra Sounds the Alarm: Shockingly Low Diabetes Awareness in India – And a Heartwarming Nick Jonas Story Imagine waking up in the middle of the night, heart racing, wondering if your loved one is still breathing. That's the **anxiety-filled reality** Priyanka Chopra has faced while caring for her husband, Nick Jonas, who lives with **type 1 diabetes (T1D)**.[1][2][3] In a recent interview, the global star highlighted India's **alarmingly low awareness** of T1D, where stigma silences stories and delays diagnosis for millions – especially youth, as India has more young people with T1D than any other nation.[1][3][4]
Priyanka's personal glimpse into Nick's world – checking on him during vulnerable moments – underscores the daily battles of T1D, an **autoimmune condition** unrelated to lifestyle, marked by symptoms like excessive thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and sudden weight loss.[4] Diagnosed at 13, Nick co-founded **Beyond Type 1** in 2015 to provide knowledge, tools, and dignity to those affected, turning isolation into empowerment.[1][2][4] Now, with Priyanka on the board since 2021, they've launched **#TheBeyondType**, Beyond Type 1's first India campaign, reaching 135 million via Instagram.[3][6] This initiative spotlights **inspiring Indians thriving with T1D**: - **Lt Col Kumar Gaurav**, triathlete defying limits. - **Mehrin Rana**, 13-year-old karate champion who says, "Diabetes is just a part of my life, not a limit."[4] - **Nishant Amin**, pastry chef sweetening success. - **Shreya Jain**, toy designer and entrepreneur. - **Indu Thampy**, dancer and actor. - **Harichandran Ponnusamy**, marathon runner.[1][2][3][4] Partnering with groups like HRIDAY, UDAAN, and Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, the campaign delivers toolkits for early detection, fights misinformation (with 77 million adults affected per WHO), and builds community support.[1][3] Priyanka notes, "India has extraordinary people living with T1D, yet their stories are rarely heard" – a call to amplify resilience like Nick's, proving T1D doesn't define you with the right care.[3][4] **What can you do?** Share your T1D story, spot early signs in loved ones, or support Beyond Type 1. **Comment below: Have you or someone you know battled diabetes stigma?** Tag a friend, share this post, and join #TheBeyondType to spread awareness – together, we can break the silence![3]
Citations
1.https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/nick-jonas-and-priyanka-chopra-roll-out-beyond-type-1-diabetes-initiative-in-india-to-fight-stigma-and-raise-awareness-101764661146639.html
2.https://www.newindiaabroad.com/english/health-wellness/priyanka-chopra-nick-jonas-launch-type-1-diabetes-campaign
3.https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nick-jonas-and-priyanka-chopra-jonas-launch-beyond-type-1s-first-campaign-in-india---thebeyondtype-302630475.html
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nick-priyanka-jonas-nonprofit-beyond-type-1-launches-maiden-campaign-in-india-spotlights-stories-of-people-living-with-type-1-diabetes/articleshow/125745067.cms
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvcCZ9IysA0
6.https://beyondtype1.org/priyanka-chopra-jonas-joins-the-board-of-directors-at-beyond-type-1/
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