World Diabetes Day Walkathon at the Museum of Islamic Arts Park today
This year’s theme for World Diabetes Day (WDD) 2016 is ‘Eyes on Diabetes’. The focus is on the promotion of the importance of Diabetes screening so type 2 Diabetes can be diagnosed early and treated to reduce the possibility of severe complications. Every year, WDD is celebrated on November 14th to address the growing threat caused by Diabetes and how this threat can be curbed.
In Qatar, Diabetes effects thousands of people and that’s why the Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA) is working hard to provide healthcare and Diabetes education to those with Diabetes and those who are at risk of getting it to improve their quality of life.
In conjunction with WDD 2016, the QDA is holding the World Diabetes Day Walkathon at the Museum of Islamic Arts (MIA) Park in collaboration with the Landmark Group. The Walkathon will start at 3:00pm and run up to 9:00. People interested in attending the event have been requested to gather at the MIA Park by 2:30PM and will be provided with caps, T-shirts, water and healthy snacks. The length of the walk is about one 1km. In addition, there will be blood sugar tests and counselling on nutrition for those who are interested.
