Photos: Beat Diabetes initiative returns with 12th edition

Dubai: The day-long Beat Diabetes is back at Zabeel Park in Dubai, to enable widespread awareness amongst UAE’s communities about the diabetes and the management of the disease.

Following a virtual edition in 2020, the initiative spearheaded by The Landmark Group seeks to bring together UAE citizens and residents to raise awareness about diabetes all within mandated government safety and COVID-19 norms.

The event aims to highlight the importance of getting tested, eating healthy and staying active.

The event is set to include a 3km walk to encourage residents to increase their daily physical activity. Participants can complete the walk with their families anytime during the day to add to the cumulative step count.

Like every year, participants will also get the chance to get their blood sugar levels measured at the complimentary testing kiosks set up at the venue.

The full-day event will also have packed schedule for the entire family filled with activities for kids and adults, including Zumba, Yoga, and healthy cooking classes, foot stalls, a SuperKidz arena and a lot more.

All proceeds from the fund-raising drive will contribute towards diabetes research and treatment.