Global Diabetes Walk Cuba 

Ciego de Avila, Cuba. The Centre for Diabetes Service and Education organised the Global Diabetes Walk on 14th November. More than 500 people – patients, family members and the general public - walked through the main streets of the town passing a variety of activities on the way. In the Central Park José Marti, a group of elderly people did taichi to show their well being. Educational talks were held, blood glucose tests offered and flyers distributed.

A local journalist captured the celebration in a rather poetic way: “Cuba woke up painted in blue. And it was not the elves that had been doing tricks all night. It was hope in the form of hands, feet and banners walking through the streets to commemorate the World Diabetes Day.”