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Indian Nationals Emerge Victorious in RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025
Indian nationals dominated the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025, clinching top honours in both male and female physical categories and taking home cash prizes worth AED 5,000 each. The 12-week wellness initiative, organised by RAK Hospital in association with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), Ras Al Khaimah, concluded today with an award ceremony celebrating transformation and resilience.
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Indian Nationals Emerge Victorious in RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025
The winners’ stories stood as living proof of resilience and transformation. In the Physical Category, Dubai resident Karthik Anbazhagan (India) took home the top male title and AED 5,000 after reducing his HbA1c levels from 9.6 to 6.94. Following closely was Javadh Husain (India), also from Dubai, who secured second place and AED 3,000 with an improvement from 7.34 to 6.17.
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الجالية الهندية تتألق في تحدي رأس الخيمة للسكري 2025
ونظم مستشفى رأس الخيمة بالتعاون مع وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع في رأس الخيمة نسخة العام 2025 من تحدي مرض السكري، وهي السنة الرابعة لهذه المبادرة الرائدة في مجال الصحة والعافية. وانضم أكثر من 5500 مشارك من جميع أنحاء دولة الإمارات، بما في ذلك رأس الخيمة ودبي وأبوظبي والإمارات الأخرى، إلى رحلة استمرت 12 أسبوعًا، بدأت في 21 أغسطس وانتهت في 13 نوفمبر، قبيل اليوم العالمي للسكري.
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الجالية الهندية تتألق في تحدي رأس الخيمة للسكري 2025
خطف فائزون من الجالية الهندية في الإمارات الأضواء في تحدي رأس الخيمة للسكري 2025 الذي أطلقه مستشفى رأس الخيمة، حيث حصدوا المراكز الأولى في فئتي الفحص البدني للرجال والنساء، وحصلوا على جوائز نقدية بقيمة 5,000 درهم لكل منهم. ما بدأ كتحدٍّ صحي استمر 12 أسبوعًا، تطور إلى حركة قوية من التحول والأمل والالتزام المتجدد بالصحة، مما يثبت مجدداً أن التحكم بمرض السكري لا يقتصر على الأدوية فقط، بل يشمل أيضًا تغييرًا في طريقة التفكير وأسلوب الحياة.
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Indian Nationals Emerge Victorious in RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025
Indian nationals stole the spotlight at the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025, clinching top honours in both the male and female physical categories and walking away with cash prizes worth AED 5,000 each. What began as a 12-week health challenge has evolved into a powerful movement of transformation, hope, and renewed commitment to well-being, proving once again that diabetes management is not just about medication, but about mindset and lifestyle change.
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الجالية الهندية تحصد المراكز الأولى في تحدي رأس الخيمة للسكري
خطف فائزون من الجالية الهندية المراكز الأولى في تحدي رأس الخيمة للسكري 2025، الذي أطلقه مستشفى رأس الخيمة، في فئتي الفحص البدني للرجال والنساء. بعد 12 أسبوعاً من المنافسة، الهادفة إلى التحكم بالمرض، الذي لا يقتصر على الأدوية، بل يشمل تغييراً في طريقة التفكير وأسلوب الحياة. ونظم مستشفى رأس الخيمة، بالتعاون مع المكتب التمثيلي لوزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع برأس الخيمة، نسخة عام 2025 من «تحدي السكري»، وهي السنة الرابعة للمبادرة الصحية، بمشاركة أكثر من 5500 من أنحاء الإمارات.
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Indian nationals lead inspiring wins at RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025
In a powerful show of determination and wellness, Indian nationals emerged as top winners in both male and female physical categories at the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025. Organised by RAK Hospital in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), the 12-week challenge wrapped up on 13th November, just ahead of World Diabetes Day.
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Indian Expat From Dubai Wins Dh5,000 In Diabetes Challenge
The awards ceremony, which saw winners from individual categories share a total prize fund of Dh20,000, was presented by senior officials from RAK Hospital and the RAK Diabetes Center. The fourth edition of this challenge, which is designed to fight diabetes through lifestyle transformation, education and medical guidance, was launched in August.
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A Journey of Transformation, Not Just Competition
What began as a 12-week health challenge has evolved into a powerful movement of transformation, hope, and renewed commitment to well-being, proving once again that diabetes management is not just about medication, but about mindset and lifestyle change. Organised by RAK Hospital in association with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), Ras Al Khaimah, the 2025 edition marked the 4th year of this pioneering wellness initiative. Over 5,500 participants from across the UAE including Ras Al Khaimah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other emirates joined the 12-week journey that began on August 21 and concluded on November 13, just ahead of World Diabetes Day.
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Indian Nationals Emerge Victorious in RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025
Indian nationals stole the spotlight at the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025, clinching top honours in both the male and female physical categories and walking away with cash prizes worth AED 5,000 each.
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Indian salesman in Dubai wins RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025, bags cash prize
Indian expats took top honours and cash prizes in the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025 – a 12-week programme aimed at helping UAE residents manage and control diabetes through lifestyle changes. More than 5,500 participants joined the challenge organised by RAK Hospital in association with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), Ras Al Khaimah.
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2 Indian expats from Dubai win Dh5,000 each in diabetes challenge
Karthik Anbazhagan, an Indian national residing in Dubai, has been crowned the top male winner of the annual RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025. The challenge concluded today, Thursday, November 13, 2025, at RAK Hospital. Karthik was awarded a cash prize of Dh5,000 for achieving a remarkable reduction in his HbA1c levels — from 9.6 to 6.94 during the three-month challenge.
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“No, Sugar Alone Doesn’t Cause Diabetes”: Expert Session Debunks Widespread Myths around the Condition and Emergencies
“No, Sugar Alone Doesn’t Cause Diabetes”: Expert Session Debunks Widespread Myths around the Condition and Emergencies
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RAK Hospital Webinar Urges UAE Residents to Act Early Against the Growing Threat of Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome
Dubai,TNM: — Heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes are often thought of as separate health problems, but in reality, they are deeply connected by a single underlying condition: Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome (CMS). Few people have heard the name, yet CMS is fast becoming one of the biggest silent health threats in the country and globally, warned experts at the latest session of RAK Hospital’s RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025 webinar series.Leading the discussion, Specialist Endocrinologist at RAK Hospital, Dr. Hala Youssef Hamdy explained that CMS is not just about being overweight or having high blood sugar. “It’s a cluster of problems—obesity, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and cholesterol imbalance—that together create the perfect storm for heart disease and diabetes,” she said. “And what makes it dangerous is that many people don’t even know they’re at risk until a serious complication strikes.”
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RAK Hospital Webinar Urges UAE Residents to Act Early Against the Growing Threat of Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome
Dubai,TNM: — Heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes are often thought of as separate health problems, but in reality, they are deeply connected by a single underlying condition: Cardio-Metabolic Syndrome (CMS). Few people have heard the name, yet CMS is fast becoming one of the biggest silent health threats in the country and globally, warned experts at the latest session of RAK Hospital’s RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025 webinar series.Leading the discussion, Specialist Endocrinologist at RAK Hospital, Dr. Hala Youssef Hamdy explained that CMS is not just about being overweight or having high blood sugar. “It’s a cluster of problems—obesity, insulin resistance, high blood pressure, and cholesterol imbalance—that together create the perfect storm for heart disease and diabetes,” she said. “And what makes it dangerous is that many people don’t even know they’re at risk until a serious complication strikes.”
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“No, Sugar Alone Doesn’t Cause Diabetes”, expert debunks widespread myths
RAK Hospital’s Dr. Zara Ahmed debunks diabetes myths, highlights real causes, and offers life-saving emergency response tips during a public webinar. RAK, UAE: Most people think that eating too much sugar is what causes diabetes. But as Dr. Zara Ahmed, Emergency Medicine Specialist at RAK Hospital, explained in a compelling webinar held as part of the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025, the truth is far more complex and understanding it can quite literally save lives.
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10-Minutes Post-Meal walk could be the key to better Diabetes Management, says RAK Hospital expert
Exercise: The Powerful, Underused ‘Medicine’ for Blood Sugar Control. RAK Diabetes Challenge’s ‘Diabeat’ webinar with Dr. Shahdan Kotb highlights how small, consistent lifestyle changes can lead to big health gains.
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مستشفى رأس الخيمة يفتح باب التسجيل للمشاركة في تحدي مرض السكري

كشف مستشفى رأس الخيمة، مؤسسة الرعاية الصحية الرائدة في دولة الإمارات، عن إطلاق الدورة الرابعة من تحدي مرض السكري 2025 بالتعاون مع وزارة الصحة ووقاية المجتمع في رأس الخيمة. ويُعتبر التحدي إحدى أكثر فعاليات الصحة العامة تأثيراً في الدولة، ويشتمل على تنفيذ حملة صحية وطنية تهدف إلى مكافحة انتشار مرض السكري، من خلال إجراء تغييرات جذرية على نمط الحياة وزيادة مستوى الوعي بالمرض وتقديم الدعم المجتمعي اللازم.
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مستشفى رأس الخيمة يفتح باب التسجيل للمشاركة في تحدي مرض السكري 2025
الفعالية تستمر لثلاثة أشهر وتهدف إلى تشجيع العلاج الطبيعي لمرض السكري وتقدم للفائزين جوائز بقيمة 20,000 درهم إماراتي .
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RAK Hospital Opens Registrations for 3-Month Nationwide Diabetes Challenge 2025
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – August 22, 2025 – One of the UAE’s most impactful public health movements is back. RAK Hospital, in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) – Ras Al Khaimah, proudly announces the 4th edition of the RAK Diabetes Challenge (RAKDC 2025)— a nationwide wellness campaign designed to combat the alarming diabetes epidemic through lifestyle transformation, education, and community support.
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RAK Hospital Opens Registrations for 3-Month Nationwide Diabetes Challenge 2025
RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025 Encourages Natural Diabetes Reversal; Top Winners to Receive AED 20,000 in Prizes Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – August 22, 2025 – One of the UAE’s most impactful public health movements is back.
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RAK Hospital Opens Registrations for 3-Month Nationwide Diabetes Challenge 2025
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: One of the UAE’s most impactful public health movements is back. RAK Hospital, in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) – Ras Al Khaimah, proudly announces the 4th edition of the RAK Diabetes Challenge (RAKDC 2025)— a nationwide wellness campaign designed to combat the alarming diabetes epidemic through lifestyle transformation, education, and community support
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RAK Hospital opens registrations for 2025 diabetes reversal challenge
The RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025 encourages natural type-2 diabetes reversal through medically supervised lifestyle changes. Registration is free until August 31. RAS AL KHAIMAH: RAK Hospital, in partnership with MOHAP – Ras Al Khaimah, has launched the 4th edition of its impactful nationwide campaign, the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2025. Running from August 29 to November 13, the initiative offers UAE residents a structured, medically guided path toward reversing type-2 diabetes through diet, exercise, and expert support. Participants aged 18 and above with HbA1c levels of 5.7 or higher can register online for free until August 31. The challenge offers two participation modes — Physical and Virtual. Physical category participants can visit the RAK Hospital Tent Facility for free tests between August 29–31, while virtual participants must upload their certified test results online.
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RAK Hospital Opens Registrations for 3-Month Nationwide Diabetes Challenge 2025
One of the UAE’s most impactful public health movements is back. RAK Hospital, in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) – Ras Al Khaimah, proudly announces the 4th edition of the RAK Diabetes Challenge (RAKDC 2025)— a nationwide wellness campaign designed to combat the alarming diabetes epidemic through lifestyle transformation, education, and community support.
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