HEALTH NEWS

Detail on Dubai’s annual diabetes walk.

Registrations are now open for the Beat Diabetes Walk – the ninth edition of the annual event. The 3km walk at the Dubai Creek Park at 8am on November 24 is followed by a healthy breakfast, Zumba and yoga sessions.

The UAE has one of the highest incidences of type 2 diabetes in the world, with one million people diagnosed with the condition. However there are a further 450,000 people who are undiagnosed – hence the importance of awareness and testing.

The walkathon encourages people to monitor their blood glucose levels, as eating healthily and staying active – vital aspects of diabetes prevention and care. If you want to join the walkathon, you can sign up at beatdiabetes.me until November 18 to get your kit – a Beat Diabetes T-shirt, cap and gift – delivered by Aramex. It’s Dh20 (Dh10 for children and free for those under 8).