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RAK Hospital Launches 5th Edition of the UAE’s Biggest Weight Loss Challenge with a New Family Category

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RAK Hospital Launches 5th Edition of the UAE’s Biggest Weight Loss Challenge with a New Family Category

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top male and female winners, with AED 300 per kilogram of weight lost for first place, AED 200 for second place, and AED 100 for third place

Registration for the 3-month-long challenge opens on February 10, 2025

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – February 10, 2025; Leading a crucial health movement and encouraging the community to create a culture of wellness, RAK Hospital in association with Ministry of Health & Prevention Ras Al Khaimah is excited to announce the return of its flagship RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge (RBWLC) for 2025, a transformative initiative aimed at tackling one of the world’s most pressing health concerns—obesity. Now in its 5th year, this year’s challenge introduces a new Family Category to encourage families to work together toward better health, making it a more inclusive and community-driven event. This 12-week initiative, running from February 21 to May 22, 2025, invites families across the country to join forces in the battle against obesity.

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RAK Hospital Hosts Insightful Webinar on Diabetes and Kidney Health, Urges Early Screening to Prevent Diabetic Nephropathy

November 7, 2024 – Ras Al Khaimah: As part of its ongoing RAK Diabetes Challenge community initiative, RAK Hospital held an insightful Diabeat Webinar on the link between diabetes and kidney disease, shedding light on the prevention and management of Diabetic Nephropathy. Led by Dr. Ajinkya Patil, Specialist Nephrology at RAK Hospital, the session provided valuable information on how diabetes affects the kidneys and the importance of early screening to mitigate long-term complications.

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RAK Hospital Educates UAE Residents on Heart Health Risks Tied to Diabetes in Ongoing Diabetes Challenge 2024

Doctor reveals the ABCDEF Formula for Managing Diabetes and Heart Health

Silent Angina in Diabetics places them at a higher risk of fatality in Heart Attack & Strokes.

October 29, 2024; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – RAK Hospital has continued its pioneering efforts in diabetes education and health promotion through the RAK Diabetes Challenge 2024, with a powerful new session on “Diabetes and Heart Health” led by Dr. Tarek Jarkas, Consultant, Interventional Cardiologist at RAK Hospital. Dr. Tarek provided critical insights into how diabetes accelerates heart disease risk, underscoring the necessity for preventive strategies to reduce cardiovascular complications in diabetic patients.

Dr. Tarek Jarkas, Consultant, Interventional Cardiologist at RAK Hospital

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50% Type 2 Diabetics Face Eye-Related Issues Due to Prolonged Elevated Blood Sugar Levels

RAK Hospital’s insightful webinar on ‘Eye Care in Diabetes’ outlines critical risk factors, treatment options and importance of proactive eye health management for Diabetics

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – October 15, 2024 – RAK Hospital successfully conducted its latest Diabeat session focusing on the crucial topic of “Eye Care in Diabetes,” as part of the ongoing RAK Diabetes Challenge Initiative 2024. The informative session featured Specialist Ophthalmologist Dr. Munaf Al Hamada, who shared valuable insights into the significant link between diabetes and various eye ailments that can lead to vision loss.

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Stress, Sleep, and Sugar: RAK Hospital Unveils the Hidden Connections in Diabetes Management

Stress triggers the release of adrenaline leading to elevated blood sugar levels

Poor sleep patterns, common among diabetics, can lead to irritability, sluggishness, hypertension, and difficulty managing blood sugar levels.

2 October 2024; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE– RAK Hospital as part of its RAK Diabetes Challenge 2024 initiative hosted an enlightening session of its Diabeat webinar series, featuring Prof. Adrian Kennedy, Chief Wellness Officer at the hospital. The webinar delved into the critical connection between stress and diabetes, emphasizing the various stressors that can significantly impact blood sugar levels and overall health.

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