Awareness Campaign for Preventing and Living with Diabetes

Awareness Campaign for Preventing and Living with Diabetes - Walking Program

Details	Description
Awareness Campaign for Preventing and Living with Diabetes 4^th April 2011-18^th February 2012	Campaign
Phase Three “Walking Program”	Phase
Kalba Health Complex	Organizing Committee
Walking Practice… A Healthy Lifestyle	Program Theme
17^th January till 18^th February 2012	Date
One Month	Program Duration
Kalba Corniche	Venue
Sunday-Tuesday-Friday	Walk Days
4-5 p.m. for men and 6-7 for women	Timings
Friday 20/1/2012	Official Launch
Press here	Location Map
A structured program of the physical activity addressed to the community members and encourage them practice walking as a positive protection way against diabetes	Program Introduction
-Health Policies at the Ministry of Health -Sharjah Medical District -Diabetes Protection Project in the UAE	Supervision Committee
-Kalba Hospital -Social Services Department-Kalba Branch -Information and Culture Department-Kalba Branch	Local Partners
Adding health understandings and habits of the community members through practicing physical activity and walking as a new daily healthy lifestyle	Objective
Practice Walking Nearby Your Home…. Conquer Diabetes Through Your Own Will
-Community members in Kalba and nearby cities who suffer from diabetes and those who do not -Employees of the public departments in Kalba city -Employees of the private sector departments -Schools, Universities and Colleges Students	Targeted Groups
Raise the awareness of the society with diabetes and increase their understandings of physical activity and walking as a new positive protection technique	Goals
30 Minutes of your time every day……Change your life for better
Fill in the form “press here” and email to: khc.info@moh.gov.ae Fax: 09-2777206	Registration and Subscription:

Please contact the following numbers MoH Call Center “Toll Free”: 800-11111 Sharjah Call Center: 800-80000 Tel: 09-2031205 or 09-2031333 Fax: 09-2777206	For more information and inquiries:
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-“Importance of Walking in our Daily lives”, brochure: -Program’s poster: To download poster “press here”-JPG file -Roll Ups: -To download roll-ups “press here”, JPG file	Explanatory Methods:
It is No Longer Possible to Ignore Diabetes
Be aware “Control Diabetes before It controls you” Did you examine your diabetes today? “Follow protection methods before suffering Watch Out..Does your family have diabetes? “Your Response today may prevent your suffering tomorrow” To benefit from the walking program; make sure to wear your sports shoes and cotton socks to comfort your foot **Practice physical activities regularly for 30 minutes a day to reduce the chances of diabetes	Awareness Messages:
Physical activity easier way to prevent diabetes “Make sports a part of your daily life Smokers are of higher risk to diabetes by 30% compared to non-smokers Regular physical activity practice reduces blood sugar rate by 40% Physical activity contributes to increased sugar transporters moving to larger quantities inside the cell and leading to reduction in blood Physical activity has great benefits in reducing fat proportions and increasing muscle mass, leading to retain a moderate level of blood sugar Physical activity moves all muscles and maintains the flexibility of joints and circulatory system Many people believe that medication along controls diabetes “this belief is true and physical activity is a supplementary factor” If you feel in stress or suffer from chest pain, cold sweat, dizziness or mild headaches during your practice, stop immediately and consult your doctor It has been scientifically proven that active muscles during physical activity will melancholy consume sugar in the absence of insulin Physical activity and walking are recreational techniques and foster a sense of individual satisfaction and self-confidence
The organizing committee prepared a series of accompanying events to bring a cheerful atmosphere to the audience: -registration tent and free blood sugar tests -theatre offering a range of presentations, shows, competitions and audience prizes -street theatre performances -story telling presentations -hosting community prominent figures in various areas -workshops -health awareness lectures -glider shows at corniche -bright balloons launch	Accompanying series events:
Practice Walking…A lifestyle

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