Nick Jonas of the teen pop sensation The Jonas Bros says he dreams of being president one day.

Sixteen-year-old Jonas, on a hiatus from touring with his brothers, has been campaigning for awareness of juvenile-onset diabetes. Jonas was diagnosed with the insulin-dependent form of diabetes in 2005.

Speaking at the National Press Club, he said he may choose political science for college study.

“I’ve always had this dream of becoming president one day,” he said.

The youngest Jonas brother recalled a “very cool” surprise visit the band made to the White House earlier this year where he met with President Barack Obama’s daughters.

Jonas said in response to the presidency question: “As much as I joke about it and kind of say it to get a laugh, it is somewhat serious. I don’t know if it will happen.”

Jonas said that he still eats his favourite foods but closely monitors his diet. Once or twice during a concert he had to step away from the stage to take his blood sugar levels.

Jonas wears a diabetic insulin pump on his lower back while performs.