World Diabetes Day 2012
The World Diabetes Day 2012 campaign marks the fourth year of the five-year focus on “Diabetes education and prevention.”
The World Diabetes Day 2012 campaign will link the urgent need for action to the protection of the health of our future generations. Particular focus will be placed on highlighting the importance of education - for health professionals, people with diabetes and people at risk – in reducing the impact of diabetes throughout the world.
The slogan chosen for the campaign is:
DIABETES : PROTECT OUR FUTURE
The 2012 campaign will have a special focus on children and young people as the driving force for the promotion and dissemination of education and prevention messages that we hope will inspire and engage local communities to recognize the importance of early awareness of the risks and dangers of diabetes. The aim is to build awareness among children and young people of the warning signs and risk factors for diabetes and that in many cases type 2 diabetes can be prevented through healthy eating and physical activity.
The three key messages of the campaign are:
Access to essential education for everyone
The way we live is putting our health at risk
People with diabetes face stigma and discrimination
WDD 2012 - Key Messages
Access to Essential Education For All
The general public must be made aware of the need to recognise diabetes early and how to prevent diabetes and the serious health consequences of the disease.
All people with diabetes and those at risk of diabetes, no matter where they live, have the right to learn about diabetes, how it can be prevented, how it can be managed effectively and how to access educational and clinical resources.
Diabetes-specific education is required for healthcare personnel and people with diabetes.
Diabetes self-management education is a critically important, fundamental and integral component of diabetes prevention and care and should be available and accessible to everyone.
The primary barrier to access to education is shortage of qualified diabetes educators.
Investment in diabetes education and diabetes prevention programmes will save money in the long term and deliver significant returns in quality of life for people with diabetes and people at high risk of diabetes.
The Way We Live Is Putting Our Life At Risk
Type 2 diabetes is a common and serious global health problem, which, for most countries, has developed together with rapid cultural and social changes, ageing populations, increasing urbanisation, dietary changes, reduced physical activity, and other unhealthy behaviours.
Lifestyle interventions and socially responsible policies can promote healthy living and help prevent type 2 diabetes.
There is conclusive evidence that type 2 diabetes can be prevented through nutrition counselling, increasing physical activity and modest weight reduction
Healthy nutrition and physical activity are not just a matter of personal choice.
The causes of diabetes are complex and multi-faceted. All sectors of society have a responsibility to act.
People With Diabetes Face Stigma and Discrimination
People with diabetes face stigma and discrimination, preventing them from playing active roles in society.
Increasing diabetes awareness and reducing stigma, myths and misconceptions are important elements in the care and prevention of diabetes.
People with diabetes should be at the centre of the diabetes response.
Action is required to ensure that the human rights of people with or at risk of diabetes are protected.
Giving people with diabetes, their families and communities the right and opportunity to play a central role in diabetes care, prevention and research is critical if the current burden of diabetes and its complications it to be reversed.
COMPETITION RULES
This competition is conducted under the rules of the Malaysian Athletic Federation (MAF) and Competition Rules of World Diabetes Day 5km Walkathon & 10km Fun Run 2012.
ELIGIBILITY
This competition is open to all ages of 18 years as at 31 Dec 2012 for 10km Fun Run & walkathon is open to all who are fit to walk.
PRIZE
The first 3 winners in each category will get a medal in addition to Cash awards, however the first 100 (one hundred) finishers in each category will get a Medal.
T-SHIRT & NUMBER
T-shirts and numbers will be distributed on the following days:-
Date
: 9 & 10 Nov 2012 (Friday & Saturday)
Time : 10.00am – 6.00pm
Venue : Level 2C, Multipurpose Hall,
Wisma OCM, Jalan Hang Jebat,
50150 Kuala Lumpur.
CERTIFICATES
Certificates will be issued to all participants who complete the run and walkathon
ENTRY FORM
a. Entry forms can be obtained from:
FEDERAL TERRITORY AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (FTAAA)
Level 2, Wisma OCM, Jalan Hang Jebat, 50150 Kuala Lumpur.
b. Entry forms can be downloaded from:
www.ftaaa.org.my
www.wdd2012.com
www.mems.my
ENTRY FEE
Walkathon
: RM15.00 per entry
10km Fun Run
: RM30.00 per entry
PAYMENT & REGISTRATION
a. Payment at the counter can be in the form of cash or cheque. Please make all cheques payable to Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society and has to be forwarded to:
FEDERAL TERRITORY AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (FTAAA)
Level 2, Wisma OCM, Jalan Hang Jebat, 50150 Kuala Lumpur.
b. Incomplete entries and late entries will be rejected.
c. No refund will be made for wrongful or multiple registration
d. Substitution and changing of categories is NOT allowed. Therefore please ensure to select the category that you’re eligible to participate correctly
Payment details
Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society
Bank: CIMB Bank
Account No : 1416 0016252 051
CLOSING DATE
Before 20th Oct 2012 or upon reaching 5,000 participants whichever comes first.
VERIFICATION DATE OF BIRTH
All winners from the 1st to the 3rd position in each category must produce their identity card (I/C) or original birth certificates or any other documents to certify their date of birth to authorized technical official (Referees) on request.
Winners must be present for the prize presentation at the end of the World Diabetes Day 5km Walkathon & 10km Fun Run 2012, failing which the prizes will be automatically forfeited.
There will be no fee refund if the event is cancelled for reason of force majored i.e. due to occurrence of incidents that are beyond the control of the organizer and which renders it impossible or unsafe to hold the event.
ENQUIRIES
For any general enquiries pertaining to the competition, please contact FTAAA at +603-27152843 OR
Event Organizers Office at +603 5192 0071 / 5192 0771
SPECIAL LUCKY DRAW
Attractive lucky draws are to be conducted (To be confirmed).
ROUTE
Start and Finish at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur.
WATER STATION
There shall be three water stations for 10km run and one water station for 5km walk.
WALKING RULES
Walkers in the 5km Walkathon Competition must strictly walk and if found running they will be disqualified either on the route or even after they have finished the race on receiving reports from walk judges on the route.
http://www.wdd2012.com/index.php
