
Adam Smith on the stigma surrounding diabetes
Published 21 Sept 20261 min 42 sec watch
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Sky Sports presenter Adam Smith talks about the stigma surrounding diabetes - an issue that’s often overlooked.
Written, produced, and designed by Victoria Raw
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