It’s a fact – the Global Diabetes Walk is healthy for all! It will be a good start for locals leaving the Durban beachfront amphitheatre on Sunday, October 28 at 8am for the annual Durban Global Diabetes 5km Walk supported by Pronutro.
In addition to the Walk, there will be a festive health expo, which allows members of the public to receive free glucose and blood pressure tests, a complimentary Pronutro breakfast for the registered walkers and a host of exciting activities for all .
Media broadcast sponsor and Lotus FM on-air personality, Neville Pillay will also be on hand entertaining the crowds, offering loads of lucky draws.
The organisers’ goal is to attract over 3 000 walkers this year, so make sure you register early! Get down to uShaka Marine World in Arena 3 outside the new Kauai restaurant on Saturday, October 20, Sunday, October 21 and Saturday, October 27 from 8am to 1pm. Diabetes SA personnel will be on duty to help with the registration process.
The first 500 paid entries into the Diabetes Global Walk will receive a free Diabetes South Africa Global Walk T-shirt courtesy of Accu-Chek. Entry fee is just R40 per person with all proceeds going to Diabetes South Africa.
For more information, call Pat on 082 4995 222 or visit www.globaldiabetesrunwalkdurban.blogspot.com
Diabetes – know the facts!
• Diabetes is responsible for more deaths worldwide each year than HIV/Aids and Breast Cancer.
• Diabetes affects 300 million people worldwide and is expected to affect 500 million by 2030
• Every 8 seconds a person dies from diabetes-related causes and 2 people develop diabetes.
• Just under ½ of all people with diabetes are aged between 40 and 59. More than 70% of them live in developing countries, like South Africa.
Symptoms of Diabetes:
Unusual thirst; frequent urination; unusual weight loss; extreme fatigue or lack of energy; blurred vision; frequent or recurring infections; cuts and bruises that are slow to heal, boils and itchy skin; tingling and numbness in the hands and feet
Information supplied by Diabetes SA, www.diabetessa.co.za