DHA and Emirates Diabetes Society Support Landmark Groups Ninth Beat Diabetes Walk
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Emirates Diabetes Society (EDS) have partnered with Dubai-based retail and hospitality conglomerate Landmark Group, for the nine Beat Diabetes Walk to be hung on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Dubai Creek Park.
The Beat Diabetes Walk, has been an annual feature of the Dubai physical fitness calendar, with thousands of Dubai residents stepping forward to reveal their support to the reason.
Talking on the association with Landmark Group, Dr. Fatheya Al Awadi Consultant Endocrinologist & Head of Endocrine Department, Dubai Hospital and Chairperson, Diabetes Combat and Control Committee, Dubai Health Authority, said: "A better lifestyle begins with a favorable attitude. We support this mindset, especially when it comes to diabetes mellitus where awareness is the key to managing this way of life condition. The Spots Group's Beat Diabetic issues walk is a crucial event that works as a catalyst to bring together people from across diverse communities and urges a habit of energetic living with a sense of responsibility.
According to International Diabetic Federation, 415 million people have diabetes in the world. In the MENA region, greater than 35.4 million individuals deal with this problem and by 2040 this is anticipated to increase to 72.1 million. Until two years back, there were over 1 million instances of diabetic issues in the UAE alone.
Introducing their involvement, Dr. Abdulrazzaq Ali Al Madani, President of the Emirates Diabetes Society and the Chairman of the Gulf Group for Study of Diabetes,said: "Diabetes mellitus is among one of the most important problems on the planet today. Due to different variables, its occurrence between East is higher than many various other nations. Our collaboration with the Beat Diabetic issues walk has been centred on sustaining diabetes mellitus care and developing understanding. Our team will be arranging cost-free exams on the day of the Stroll and we encourage individuals to register themselves.
Renuka Jagtiani, Chairwoman and CEO of the Landmark Group, said: "We are honored to partner with Dubai Health Authority, Emirates Diabetic Issues Culture and Al Jalila Foundation support the wellbeing of UAEs community with our 9th Beat Diabetes Walk. This is a movement that raises awareness, encouraging our community to live a healthy and active life.
The Beat Diabetes mellitus Stroll will span around three kilometres. Following the stroll, individuals can choose to inspect their sugar levels at the free blood sugar testing booths, and join a host of free of charge activities. Stands serving healthy treats will additionally be established at the venue.
Al Jalila Foundation, a global humanitarian organisation dedicated to changing lives through medical education and research, has additionally come forward to sustain this year's Beat Diabetic issues Stroll.
Registrations for the nine annual Beat Diabetic issues Stroll in the UAE can be finished online at www.beatdiabetes.me up until November 18, 2017. All signed up individuals will certainly obtain a walkathon package making up a Beat Diabetes T-shirts and cap by means of carrier with Aramex, the official logistics partner for the stroll.
To stay updated on the Beat Diabetes mellitus Walk and relevant activities, please comply with Beat Diabetic issues on social media sites handles:
Facebook www.facebook.com/beatdiabetes
Instagram - beat.diabetes and
Twitter - @beatdiabetes
