THE Durban Virtual Global Diabetes Walk was held on World Diabetes Day, Saturday, 14 November.
Each year, the International Diabetes Federation marks World Diabetes Day with a global campaign promoting diabetes awareness and advocacy, and The Global Diabetes Walk is part of this important campaign.
In an effort to keep the spirit and the event alive of the annual Durban Wellness Festival and Global Diabetes Walk alive, the public was encouraged to put on their walking or running shoes and support this year’s virtual event. People were asked to walk or run anywhere, wearing something blue, between 6am and 6pm.
A small group, including organisers Paul Godwin and Vera Yon, got together on Saturday to walk at the Durban beachfront to raise awareness.
Diabetes in South Africa has become endemic over the last few years, with so many more people being diagnosed with this potentially serious health condition.
Today, more than 425 million people have diabetes. By 2045, that could rise to 629 million. Regular exercise helps keep blood sugar levels stable, reduces the risk of developing chronic diseases and improves well-being.
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