2024
2024 – World Diabetes Day Activities in Meemu Dhiggaru
Diabetes and Well-being
DSM and Dhiggaru Council held activities from 14–15 November under the theme “Diabetes and Well-being.”
World Diabetes Day
Every 14 November, DSM brings together communities across the Maldives to raise awareness, promote prevention, and celebrate unity in the fight against diabetes.
- 10 WDD events
- 101,300+ Total participants
- 18 Years of celebrations
Celebrating World Diabetes Day
2018
2018 – Aalilaa aaeku hakurubali
Family and Diabetes
A family-oriented event at Henveiru Stadium emphasized family support in diabetes awareness, prevention, and long-term care.
2017
2017 – #Right2Health Fair
Women and Diabetes – Our Right to a Healthy Future
The #Right2Health fair focused on women’s health, access to care, and gender equity in diabetes prevention and management.
2015
2015 – DM H2O Water Aerobics Programme
Physical Activity
DM H2O water aerobics programmes promoted physical activity in collaboration with GlowFit and Worldwide Aquathon Day.
2014
2014 – Go Blue for Breakfast
Healthy Eating Begins with Breakfast
A community breakfast at Sultan Park promoted the importance of beginning the day with a nutritious, balanced meal.
2013
2013 – Maldives Dive for Diabetes
Unite for Diabetes
Three hundred divers formed a human blue circle in Emboodhoo Lagoon under the theme “Unite for Diabetes.”
2012
2012 – Nationwide “Steps for Diabetes” Campaign
Steps for Diabetes
From 20 October to 17 November, 28,200 participants across all inhabited islands collectively achieved more than 18 billion steps.
2011
2011 – “Walk with Friends” Walkathon
Walk with Friends
A 12-hour walkathon involved 1,500 people in Malé and 20,500 participants in parallel walks across 180 islands.
2010
2010 – Blue Circle Formation at Kuda Bandos
Blue Circle
At Kuda Bandos, 800 participants formed the iconic blue circle—the global symbol of diabetes awareness.
2007
2007 – Global Diabetes Walk: “Diabetes Walk”
Diabetes Walk
Approximately 50,000 people from every inhabited island joined DSM’s Global Diabetes Walk initiative.
Be part of the next World Diabetes Day
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