'I don't want to die' - Jide Kosoko speaks on 30-year battle with diabetes

Veteran Nigerian actor Jide Kosoko has said he does not want to die, while speaking about his 30-year struggle with diabetes.

Speaking in an interview on the Africa A-List podcast, the actor explained that he had been intentional about managing his health since his diagnosis because he wanted to stay alive.

Responding to criticism over his attendance at social functions while one of his colleagues was ill, Kosoko noted that he also had health challenges.

He urged his colleagues to take care of their health and undergo regular medical check-ups.

“They said someone is sick and Jide Kosoko still went to parties. Why shouldn’t I attend a party?

“I’ve been diabetic since 1996 till date, and I’ve continued to maintain myself because I don’t want to die at all. I was recently informed about a particular test called colonoscopy.

“They said they wanted to check every part of my body to know if there are any traces of cancer. They put me to sleep. And I almost died,” he said.

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'I don't want to die' - Jide Kosoko speaks on 30-year battle with diabetes