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Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that is growing at a rapid pace worldwide. The UAE has the 2nd highest prevalence in the World with around 20% of the UAE population having diabetes and another 18% at high risk of developing the disease.
We at Emirates Diabetes Society find that Prevention is the best way to reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Prevention includes Public Education on healthy lifestyle, weight control, regular exercise, and periodic medical check ups to screen for the presence of diabetes or any of its complications.
Emirates Diabetes Society is organizing a mega event under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Makthoum.
Join us on Saturday the 17th of November at 10 a.m. at Safa Park Gate No. 4 to celebrate the first United Nation endorsed World Diabetes Day. The activities would include a Walk – A- Thon for adults and a smaller Walk- A – Thon for children. In addition to many free fun activities for the entire family, eg, games for children, face painting, and boot camp also take advantage of a free test for diabetes and blood pressure.
14th of November, marks the World Diabetes Day. Burj Al Arab will light up blue along with other landmarks around the world to celebrate this day and show our support for the “ UNITE FOR DIABETES’ movement.
This event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Sanofi Aventis under “Your Health Matters Campaign”
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