Every 14 November, DSM brings together communities across the Maldives to raise awareness, promote prevention, and celebrate unity in the fight against diabetes.
Diabetes and Well-being
A series of activities conducted from 14 to 15 November 2024, including the inauguration of the Lifestyle Intervention Program by First Lady Madam Saajidha Mohamed.
Access to Diabetes Care — If Not Now, When?
Family Support in Diabetes
A family-oriented event emphasizing the crucial role of family support in diabetes awareness, prevention, and long-term care.
Women and Diabetes – Our Right to a Healthy Future
A public fair focusing on women's health, access to care, and the importance of gender equity in diabetes prevention and management.
Water Aerobics for Diabetes
A series of water aerobics programmes conducted in collaboration with GlowFit and in observance of Worldwide Aquathon Day, promoting physical activity for diabetes prevention and control.
Healthy Eating Begins with Breakfast
A community breakfast event titled "Go Blue for Breakfast" promoting the importance of starting the day with a nutritious and balanced meal.
Unite for Diabetes
DSM organized "Maldives Dive for Diabetes" where 300 divers formed a human blue circle in Emboodhoo Lagoon, symbolizing global unity in diabetes awareness.
Steps for Diabetes
An extensive nationwide campaign from 20 October to 17 November 2012 covering all inhabited islands. A total of 28,200 participants took part over one month, collectively achieving over 18 billion steps to raise awareness on diabetes.
Walk with Friends
DSM organized a 12-hour walkathon from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Malé. The event recorded 1,500 participants in Malé, while 20,500 people from 180 islands participated in parallel community walks. This initiative was recognized internationally with the Global Walk Award.
Blue Circle Formation
To commemorate World Diabetes Day 2010, a special event was held at Kuda Bandos, where 800 participants gathered to form the iconic blue circle, the global symbol of diabetes awareness.
Global Diabetes Walk
DSM organized the "Diabetes Walk" as part of the Global Diabetes Walk initiative. The event achieved nationwide participation, with approximately 50,000 participants joining from every inhabited island across the Maldives, making it one of the largest coordinated diabetes awareness activities in the country.
Whether you want to volunteer, sponsor an event, or simply spread the word, your support helps make World Diabetes Day a success across the Maldives.
