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Why are we so keen on the 2kg Challenge?

Type 2 diabetes is a serious health problem. It happens when there’s too much sugar (called glucose) in your blood. It often starts slowly, so many people don’t know they have it.

Over time, high blood sugar can cause problems with your heart, eyes, kidneys and feet.

Before type 2 diabetes starts, some people have prediabetes. This means your blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to be diabetes. It’s a warning sign, and a chance to take action early.

Even if no one has told you that you have prediabetes, you might still be at risk if you:

  • Are over 40 years old
  • Have family members with diabetes
  • Come from certain backgrounds, including Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Islander, Indian subcontinent, Chinese, Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern, or African
  • Had diabetes during pregnancy
  • Have health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • Are above a healthy weight (especially if this weight is around your middle)
  • Don’t exercise or eat healthy foods often
  • Smoke

People in Western Sydney are more likely to be at risk, because rates of diabetes are higher in our community.

Think you might be at risk? You can check in a few simple ways:

For the research behind the 2kg challenge, click here

Partners

The 2kg Challenge is here to help you understand Type 2 Diabetes, catch it early, and stop it from happening. It is part of a partnership that brings together expert groups including Western Sydney Diabetes, Workers Lifestyle Group, Western Sydney Primary Health Network, and Novo Nordisk.

Our team includes trusted health experts, like a doctor who specialises in diabetes (an Endocrinologist) and a qualified Dietitian. They guide you through the program. We also have coordinators and helpers who run the program and support the community to make healthy changes that last.

L-R: Professor Glen Maberly, Heloise Tolar and Sarah Driscoll (Western Sydney Diabetes); Jasmine Glennan and Maha Sedhom (WestWest)

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