'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 […] 'I don't want to die' - Jide Kosoko speaks on 30-year…
Renowned Nigerian actor Jide Kosoko expressed his desire to live despite battling diabetes for three decades. In an interview on the Africa A-List podcast, the actor recounted his intentional efforts to manage his health since his diagnosis in 1996. Kosoko addressed criticism regarding his presence at social events while a colleague was unwell, stating that he too faced health issues.
He encouraged his peers to prioritize their well-being and undergo regular medical examinations. "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," he emphasized.
Recently, Kosoko underwent a colonoscopy test, a procedure aimed at examining every part of his body for potential signs of cancer. During the procedure, he was put under anesthesia, and he feared for his life.
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