Now, a diabetes problem in UAE that provides Dh5,000 rewards for modifying way of life

The problem goals to cut back the biomarkers of the illness, particularly HbA1c ranges and BMI, amongst diabetics, thus lessening the danger of related issues.

The Ras Al Khaimah-based Hospital has launched the problem following the success of its weight reduction problem held earlier this 12 months

Launched in affiliation with the Ministry of Health and Prevention, Ras Al Khaimah, the competition registrations opened at present for 10-days till September 25.

In the 12-week problem culminating on December 20, contributors shall be assessed twice; as soon as to start with after which on the finish of three months. They will obtain a way of life rating decided on the premise of their present way of life habits together with their train frequency, consuming habits, and bodily exercise ranges alongside being evaluated for BMI and HbA1c ranges.

The winners shall be chosen by the medical jury assigned for this exercise and the factors for judging the winners shall be based mostly on constructive way of life adjustments, improved BMI and decreased HbA1C achieved through the marketing campaign length.

Male and feminine contestants will type totally different classes. The high three male and high three feminine winners within the bodily class will win money prizes price Dh5000, Dh3000 and Dh2000 respectively whereas the highest three winners within the Virtual Category (female and male) will obtain RAK Hospital Gift Vouchers and different sponsored prizes. The different high 10, female and male contributors, will get a complimentary RAK Hospital Swiss Health Check Voucher and different prizes whereas certificates shall be awarded to the highest 100 contributors

Commenting on the initiative, Dr. Raza Siddiqui, govt director, RAK Hospital stated, “Intensive lifestyle intervention can indeed replace prescription medication. Our idea is to help people understand that just popping a pill is not the solution until they are actually committed to altering their lifestyle. There is no cure for diabetes but remission is greatly possible by following a healthy lifestyle. With this move, we want to educate the community on how diabetes can be managed efficiently without much dependence on medications. Our team of expert physicians comprising diabetologist, endocrinologist, dietician, and physiotherapist will be there to support the contestants in their transformative journey.”

The trainers and professionals on the topic will constantly information the contestants by way of weekly webinars, each day well being tips and educative classes, supporting them in implementing wholesome way of life adjustments and administration programmes appropriate for his or her particular person necessities.

Dr. J.M. Gauer, CEO of RAK Hospital, stated: “We at RAK Hospital are pledging to minimise the burden of diabetes by reducing its complications and providing effective tools. It is known that diabetes is one of the biggest menaces faced by society today as a consequence of inappropriate lifestyle practices including sedentary habits, lack of physical activity, a diet heavy in processed and junk food etc. Moreover, diabetes is a major risk factor for premature death and serious complications including heart attack, stroke, blindness, amputation and kidney failure. However, the complications can be prevented or delayed by making lifestyle changes and this is what we would like people to understand and learn by becoming part of this challenge.”

Prof. Adrian Kennedy, chief wellness officer, Arabian Wellness and Lifestyle Management, RAK Hospital’s wellness arm, said: “The problem is split into two classes: bodily and digital as we wish folks from all around the UAE to learn from this. Participants beneath each classes will first must register themselves on the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2022 web site to generate their distinctive registration quantity.

Furthermore, folks taking part beneath the Physical Diabetes Challenge Category can report back to RAK Hospital premises on September 24 or 25 between 9 am and 5 pm the place they are going to be assessed on their markers and given an HbA1c blood check at no cost. On the opposite hand, the Virtual Diabetes Challenge contestants might bear the exams at any clinic of their alternative and submit the outcomes on-line. In this case, the price of the check shall be borne by the participant.

“Since the competition specifically targets the diabetic and pre-diabetic population, the individuals with HbA1c of 5.7 and above will only be eligible to compete for winning prizes. Nevertheless, all participants irrespective of HbA1C will be entitled to receive weekly health tips and participate in the weekly webinars”, added Kennedy.

Type 2 diabetes is partly prompted, maintained, and deteriorated by preventable danger components comparable to bodily inactivity, unhealthy eating regimen, weight problems, and smoking. Thus for a lot of sufferers, way of life adjustments could also be the simplest intervention.

People fascinated by taking part in The RAK Diabetes Challenge 2022 can log in to RAK Diabetes Challenge web site to register. Registrations are open from September 15 to 25 for bodily and digital classes. Physical class contributors can go to RAK Hospital in Ras Al Khaimah from 9 am to five pm on September 24 or 25.