World Diabetes Day 2025 Ride for Insulin Heroes Type 1 Diabetes Awareness Cycling Events in Pakistan

To mark World Diabetes Day 2025, Meethi Zindagi organized Ride for Insulin Heroes, a series of World Diabetes Day 2025 cycling events held in Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi. The initiative brought together people living with type 1 diabetes caregivers healthcare professionals cycling clubs and community supporters to raise awareness promote healthy lifestyles and advocate for equitable access to diabetes care.

The first event in Lahore on 9 November brought together medical experts, peer leaders, and local cycling communities, including Gulberg Cycling Club and Kidical Mass Lahore, to promote type 1 diabetes awareness and importance of fitness and healthy lifestyle for its effective management.

The Ride for Insulin Heroes in Islamabad on 14th November brought together Early Bird Cycling Club, our type 1 champions and general participants to promote awareness about type 1 diabetes.

The final ride in Karachi on 16 November featured a session by Meethi Zindagi executive board member, who spoke on comprehensive diabetes management and collaborative care, and a key Clinical Advisor highlighting how accurate information, supportive attitudes, and empathetic communication can empower people living with diabetes. A community peer leader shared his personal journey of living with diabetes, demonstrating how access to care and community support can enable an active and fulfilling life.
Local cycling communities also participated, showcasing the role of cycling in promoting health and bringing communities together.