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Photos: Over 20,000 residents step out for the 'Beat Diabetes Walk' in Dubai

The event aims to promote diabetes awareness while pledging to lead a healthier lifestyle

Published: November 15, 2019 15:41 Gulf News Web Report

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Thousands of people from different age and nationalities participated in the annual Beat Diabetes Walk held at the Zabeel Park in Dubai. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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NAT 191115 BEAT DIABETES WALK -10-1573816352112 — Over 20,000 residents took part in the 11th 3-km ‘Beat Diabetes Walk’ around Zabeel Park on Friday morning to promote diabetes awareness while pledging to lead an active and healthier lifestyle. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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NAT 191115 BEAT DIABETES WALK -18-1573816345637 — Held in association with the Dubai Fitness Challenge this year, the event also doubled up as the closing ceremony of the month-long challenge, which encouraged residents to do at least 30 minutes of exercise for 30 days from October 18 to November 16. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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NAT 191115 BEAT DIABETES WALK -15-1573816355232 — All proceeds from registrations to the annual walkathon will be contributed to the Al Jalila Foundation towards diabetes research, awareness and care. Since 2014, the Walk has raised over Dh3 million, contributing towards 15 research studies. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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NAT 191115 BEAT DIABETES WALK -1-1573816348794 — Senior citizens participate at the ‘Beat Diabetes Walk’. Free blood glucose tests were conducted by Dubai Health Authority open for all participants at the Walk. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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NAT 191115 BEAT DIABETES WALK -17-1573816342641 — Participants also enjoyed a host of community-focused fitness, signature Imagine Fitness workout hosted by Fitness First and sports activities such as yoga and dance work outs. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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NAT 191115 BEAT DIABETES WALK -13-1573816336247 — The 11th edition of the annual Beat Diabetes Walk in progress at the Zabeel Park in Dubai. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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NAT 191115 BEAT DIABETES WALK -14-1573816339490 — The 11th edition of the annual Beat Diabetes Walk in progress at the Zabeel Park in Dubai. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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NAT 191115 BEAT DIABETES WALK -8-1573816359665 — The 11th edition of the annual Beat Diabetes Walk in progress at the Zabeel Park in Dubai. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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