An upcoming event called World Diabetes Day Cycling to Change Diabetes 2013 will take place along the scenic routes of Putrajaya. Organised by Putrajaya Hospital, in Collaboration with Perbadanan Putrajaya and Novo Nordisk which will be held in conjunction with the World Diabetes Day 2013.
Promoting cycling as an awareness and a healthy lifestyle to the public is an important aspect to reduce the involvement of the human race into the statistics of a well known disease Diabetes. According to the New Straits Times from an article in April, 2012, Malaysia has one of the world's highest number of diabetes cases among its population with 2.6 million registered patients. A study held by the Ministry of Health revealed that one out of five people above the age of 30 suffers from diabetes. As the number of diabetic sufferers doubled since the last decade, half of it was not reported.
Do take hold of your life, take a health screening and learn about the risk factors, complications, signs and symptoms, prevention and facts during this event as there will be health screenings as well as exhibitions prepared by the organizers. DIABETES: PROTECT OUT FUTURE!!!
Check out their website for the online registration details, do read the rules and regulation carefully as this is a cycling event. No matter what distance you are pursuing, you should at least know the most simple etiquette which is to "WEAR YOUR CRASH HELMET"!!!
Details are as follows:
Date: November 9th, Saturday 2013
Estimated Duration: 7:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Ministry of Health (Government Office Complex, Parcel E, Precinct 1, Putrajaya
Categories and Distances available:
A: 6 years & below - 500m
B: 7 - 12 years & below - 1km
C: 13 - 17 years - 10km
D: 18 years & above - 10km
E: 18 years & above - 40km
See you there!!!!
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