In this first video of our five-part series on talking about diabetes, Shola Oladipo explores the importance of sharing your experience of living with diabetes, and how this can help you feel more capable of managing your diabetes effectively and openly.

These videos have been produced in partnership with:

Diabetes Africa
Food for Purpose

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