Emlino DiaBeat Run held to raise awareness about diabetes prevention

The Emlino DiaBeat Run was held at Hatirjheel in the capital on Saturday, marking World Diabetes Day with a call for early action against diabetes through awareness, regular physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices.

Thousands of people from different age groups and professions participated in the awareness run, joining hands to promote fitness and highlight the importance of diabetes prevention.

The event was organised by ACME’s DiaCare, the diabetic care portfolio of leading pharmaceutical company The ACME Laboratories Ltd, with members of various running communities joining as community partners.

The event was attended by Tasneem Sinha, managing director; Sabrina Juned, deputy managing director; Motiur Rahman Sinha, director; Md Ferdous Khan, executive director (sales and distribution); Gobinda Goswami, director (sales); Mohammad Ziauddin, head of marketing; Md Humayun Kabir, executive director (international business); Dr Syed A M Mustafij Billah, executive director (plant operations); and AKM Mushiur Rahman Khan, executive director (HR and administration), among other senior officials of the company.

The event was organised by ACME’s DiaCare team, led by Md Mahbubur Rahman, business unit head, alongside Subrata Sarkar, group in-charge, and team members Rusat Jahin Anmol, Usaid Mostafa and Md Ishtiaque Hossain.

The initiative was organised around this year's World Diabetes Day theme, ‘Take Early Action on Diabetes’. It aimed to highlight that diabetes risks can be reduced through healthy lifestyle choices and regular physical activity, even before the condition develops.

As part of the programme, renowned endocrinologist Associate Professor Dr Rushda Sharmin Binte Rouf conducted a special awareness session. She shared insights into diabetes prevention, the importance of timely intervention and the role of maintaining a healthy lifestyle in reducing health risks.

Ahead of the main event, a ‘Kit Expo’ and Kit Collection Day was held on 12 November at the InterContinental Dhaka. Participants collected their official running jerseys and kit bags during the programme.

A special Body Mass Index (BMI) chart was also arranged at the venue, attracting considerable interest from runners and visitors who checked their height and weight to understand their BMI.

Renowned physicians Dr Saklayen Russel, Dr Md Kamrul Hasan Sohel, Dr A K M Ahsan Ullah and Dr Ujjal Kumar Mallick also participated in the Emlino DiaBeat Run as guest runners.

Their participation highlighted the importance of preventive healthcare, regular physical activity and healthy lifestyle practices in reducing the risk of diabetes.

According to the organisers, diabetes should be addressed through awareness and preventive measures rather than fear. They emphasised that small daily habits, including walking and running regularly, can play an important role in reducing the risk of the disease.

Through the initiative, ACME’s DiaCare reaffirmed its commitment to promoting a healthier, more active and diabetes-aware society.

The event was managed by Ultra Camp Runners (UCR).