To mark World Diabetes Day 2023, Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA), hosts the Diabetes Walkathon, on Friday, 10 November 2023 from 1 to 5 PM at Oxygen Park, Education City.

The Walk starts at 4 pm and will span approximately 1 kilometer. Including the walk, the venue will also offer a host of complimentary fun-filled activities, including special fitness activities, children's entertainment Fun Run, and lively music. Health awareness booths will also be set up at the venue to raise awareness about diabetes which has become an acute problem regionally and globally.

The slogan for the 2023 Walkathon and campaign: KNOW YOUR RISK, KNOW YOUR RESPONSE.

The campaign will focus on 2 important messages:

Message for the general public: know your risk of type 2 diabetes to help prevent the condition.

Message for people living with diabetes: Know your risk of diabetes complications to prevent them from occurring by seeking timely care.

All participants will receive a walkathon T-shirt