NICK JONAS REVEALS HOW A COLOURING BOOK HELPED EXPLAIN TYPE 1 DIABETES TO HIS DAUGHTER

Nick Jonas, who has been living with type 1 diabetes since he was 13 years old, has revealed the best way he found to let his daughter Malti Marie understand all about his condition. The 33-year-old Gut Punch singer, who recently released his solo album, said he explained diabetes using something simple – yet powerful – a colouring book.

“There was actually a fan on the tour who gifted me a diabetes colouring book. Basically, it's an educational colouring book for young diabetics, but also for others to learn about not just the disease, but some of the things that someone might see at that age and not fully understand yet, but it just helped start the conversation,” he said in an interview with the People magazine.

Designed primarily for young diabetics, the book serves as an educational tool for children who may notice medical devices or routines without fully understanding them. Jonas spoke about how his daughter has grown familiar with the everyday tools that help him manage the condition, including his insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Rather than shielding her from questions or details, he and his family chose honesty, transparency, and age-appropriate education.

Jonas described being “really blown away” by the thoughtfulness of the gift. When he gave the book to his daughter, it helped her make simple, meaningful connections—between the illustrations and the insulin pump or CGM she sees her father use every day. “I gave that to her to colour, and she made the connections of the insulin pump or the CGM. We're always thinking it's best just to be honest and transparent, and find a way to articulate it so she has the information and the facts, and is surrounded by love and care in the way that we communicate, so that there's nothing that's ever scary or that might stress her out. It's a normal thing, and it's just something Dad lives with, and that's what it is,” he added.

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How does the book help in diabetes awareness?

According to experts, the most crucial aspect of diabetes awareness is early education. For children, fear often comes from the unknown. When a condition is explained calmly, with facts and reassurance, it becomes part of everyday life rather than something to worry about. Jonas emphasised that their approach is rooted in love and care, communicating in a way that avoids stress and removes any sense of alarm.

Many studies have also believed that normalising chronic conditions like diabetes within families can improve emotional well-being for both children and adults. When kids understand why a parent checks blood sugar or wears a device, it builds empathy and reduces confusion.

It also encourages open dialogue, ensuring children feel comfortable asking questions as they grow.

Many other daily stationary items, apart from colouring books like storybooks, and visual aids simplify complex health topics, thereby making them accessible without overwhelming young minds. For families that are affected by diabetes, similar tools can be a bridge - turning clinical concepts into a relatable, everyday understanding.

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2026-02-07T14:31:24Z