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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 is too much sugar (called glucose) in your blood. This can be because your body isn’t making enough insulin or isn’t using it well. It often starts slowly, so many people don’t know they have it.

If it’s not managed, high blood sugar can cause problems with your heart, eyes, kidneys, and feet.

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

Even if you haven’t been told you have pre-diabetes, you might still be at risk.

You may be at risk if you:

• Are over 40 years old
• Have family members with diabetes
• Come from certain backgrounds like Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Pacific Islander, Indian subcontinent, Chinese, Southeast Asian, Middle Eastern, 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 living in Western Sydney are also more likely to be at risk because of higher rates of diabetes in the community.

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