As it is rightly said- Diabetes is a silent killer. Every 4^th person suffers from Diabetes. In order to fight this silent killer, UAE holds a walkathon dubbed as- BEAT DIABETES.

Diabetes has been a major concern for the residents of UAE especially among the Tech Savvy youth. IT has been found out the most number of diabetic patients are found among the couch potato generation.  Every year Uae encourages the residents and the youth to participate in this walkathon.

As a resident of UAE I acknowledge them by actively volunteering and participating in the walkathons organized by the country. I participate and volunteer in these walkathons every year. Also at the Beat Diabetes walkathon, me and my family get our blood sugar level checked. Last year at the Beat Diabetes walkathon, I got an opportunity to walk with Pakistani cricketer, Wasim Akram. Wasim Akram has been a diabetic patient for past many years and in order to kill this disease, he inaugurates and walk in the Walkathon.

These health evils like Cancer and diabetes slowly tickle in our body and eventually overpower our body. In order to stop them from overpowering us, we have to take a step. This year too the Beat Diabetes walkathon will be held on 6^th December in Dubai. I urge all the eco gen members from UAE to support the cause and walk.

Eco gen members should make sure in order to combat any of the health evils, always walk 2 miles a day. Walking 2 miles a day can help a person stay fit and active.