Nikita Kuzmin was left highlighting his hidden health battle while live on TV before opening up about his diabetes diagnosis
The Strictly Come Dancing star was appearing on Morning Live on Monday (March 24) amid his first-ever headline tour but away from dancine, he discussed more about the impact diabetes has on his life and his career.
Nikita was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as a child and now uses his profile to help raise awareness of managing the condition - calling it his "superpower".
He said on Morning Live: "Recently, I’ve been trying to be really, really honest about diabetes and actually, if I am being honest right now my sugar is actually going quite low, and that’s why I am shaking."
He held up his hands to show them trembling before the professional dancer admitted: "It is just the reality of diabetes." Presenter Gethin Jones stepped in to ask if the dancer was OK, to which he replied: "I just need to make the best of it."
Now, Nikita has shared a clip of the moment on Instagram and told his followers: "I’m still alive xx lol just a bit of diabetes reality check on live TV. Always gotta do the best with what you can do."
And he's was quickly shown support. @temidiabeticdoctor said: "It truly is our superpower, love the representation and the message." @emmalouise1223 commented: "Absolutely adore you Nikita, so inspirational without even realising it."
@hev552 wrote: "You really are an inspiration to so many @nikita__kuzmin. keep being so fabulously you, we luv u for it." @mountain76800 replied: "Proud of you. That took courage."
@miss.dvs shared: "It's beautiful how real your being about it. You know your body better than anyone and what it needs. Forever a role model and very inspirational." @andreastreeterbeauty added: "So proud of you ,you look great keep being you."
In 2023, Nikita opened up to fans about his journey, struggles and symptoms living with the condition. He shared how was "proud to be diabetic" and wear a sensor, admitting he had "good and bad days".
He said: "Shared a bit of my personal story this morning and hope to send a little message to maybe that one person who needs a bit of positivity in a newfound condition. Your life will be fine! Everything is ok. You can manage everything!"
