Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation.
537MnDiabetes cases globally
67MnDiabetes cases in MENA
50%Undiagnosed cases
6.7MnDeaths due to Diabetes globally
About Beat Diabetes
With the aim of creating awareness about the prevention and management of diabetes, the Beat Diabetes initiative was launched in 2009 in the UAE as part of the Landmark Group's Corporate Social Responsibility. Since its launch, the initiative has engaged over 120,000 participants across the GCC in various activities and awareness sessions....
Beat Diabetes advocates diabetes prevention and management by following three simple steps – Eat Healthy, Get Active and Take the Test. Through year-round activations, including the annual event, testing camps, fundraising activities and SuperKidz activations, the initiative has touched the lives of millions. Over the past twelve years, the initiative has expanded to – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia – resulting in over 120,000 participants and media campaigns that reached over 30 million members of our communities.
Our Impact
Through the Beat Diabetes programme, the Landmark Group contributes to regional and international efforts to realising SDG 3 concerning Health and Wellbeing.
120,000+
Total Participants Impacted
30Mn
Total reach
30,000
Children impacted
Beat Diabetes Fund
In January 2022, Landmark Group announced the launch of the Beat Diabetes Fund in partnership with Al Jalila Foundation to support patients struggling with diabetes related complications in the UAE. To date, the Fund has supported over 10 patients....
Funds raised by Landmark Group will support diabetic patients who are eligible for financial support following a review by Al Jalila Foundation’s A’awen committee that comprises subject matter experts and physicians. Al Jalila Foundation addresses patients’ needs by working with its healthcare partners on treatment plans and will provide a report on the progress of the fundraising initiative and its impact.
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