The 2kg Challenge is here to help you learn more about Type 2 Diabetes, catch it early, and stop it from happening. It’s part of the Western Sydney Changing Diabetes collaboration, which brings together Western Sydney Diabetes, Workers Lifestyle Group, Novo Nordisk and the Western Sydney Primary Health Network.
Type 2 diabetes is a serious health condition that can develop slowly, without you even noticing. If it’s not managed, it can lead to problems with your heart, eyes, kidneys, and even your feet.
Western Sydney is a diabetes hotspot. Many people here are at higher risk because it can be hard to eat healthy and stay active, and that makes it easier to gain weight.
People living in this area are twice as likely to get diabetes compared to other parts of Sydney. Some groups, like Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Pacific Islander communities, are more likely to be at risk. Also, carrying extra weight around your waist can make your risk higher.
Over the past 20 years, more people have gained weight, which has made the diabetes problem even worse.
But here’s the good news – you can take charge of your health!
If you’re at risk for diabetes, losing just 2kg can lower your chances of getting it by 30%!
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