November 14, World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated every year to mark the birthday of Frederick Banting who, along with Charles Best, was the first to conceive the idea which led to the discovery of insulin in 1922.

This year on World Diabetes Day the Beat Diabetes initiative organised a Wellness Weekend at the Oasis Centre in Dubai, UAE. The festival had fun-filled activities for the entire family. A special Beat Diabetes healthy food market, fitness demos, art competition for kids, free blood glucose testing and a kids party for children with Type 1 diabetes was held.

The event also showcased a photo exhibition of people living with diabetes by photographer Siddharth Siva.