Denise Jonas, mom to famed Jonas Brothers, recently sat down with USA Weekend to talk about Nick’s diabetes diagnosis.

The famous mom shared with the weekend magazine about Nick’s mannerisms before he was diagnosed. She said, “He was listless and irritable. I chalked it up to puberty. But I was really alarmed at his weight loss. I remember him buying this pair of acid-washed girl jeans, and they were falling off him. He lost 15 pounds in two weeks.”

After Nick’s diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes, big bros Joe and Kevin looked after their lil bro on the road and were trained to do things like give Nick insulin shots or test his blood sugar, because they, not mom, would travel with him.

Today, Nick has learned how to manage his diabetes. “He always has apple juice next to him on stage and backstage he has fruit snacks,” Denise shared.

Check out the new Diabetes PSA that the JoBros and mom Denise will unveil nationally Monday!

The Jonas Family on Diabetes PSA

Denise Jonas — the mother of the Jonas Brothers — just scooped up the 2008 iMOM Inspiration Award.

Each year, iMOM will be honoring a mother who inspires other mothers to raise children who are healthy spiritually, mentally and physically. iMOM says, “Good character doesn’t just happen. It is consistently taught and modeled usually by a devoted mom. Denise Jonas is an inspiration to mothers to make relationships with their children a priority. To put aside the distractions of this busy world and take time to invest in your children’s character.”

Kevin, Nick and Joe have all said they look to their mom for inspiration. Nick has said, “We’re just normal guys….we’re not perfect… we’re just living every day as it comes and trying our best to make our mom proud.”

Congrats, Mrs. Jonas!!!