+ What is the 2kg Challenge?
The 2kg Challenge is a program by the Western Sydney Changing Diabetes team to help you reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and improve your health through small, simple changes. You don’t have to change everything at once; it’s all about making little adjustments, like moving more or eating healthier foods. Every step counts and helps you build habits that are easy to follow.
+ Why should I join the 2kg Challenge to beat type 2 diabetes?
Western Sydney is a diabetes hotspot. If you live here, you’re twice as likely to develop diabetes compared to people in other parts of Sydney. This risk is even greater if you belong to certain communities, like Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Asian, Middle Eastern, or from the Indian subcontinent or Pacific Islands. Joining the 2kg Challenge can lower your risk of diabetes, improve your overall health, give you more energy and boost your mental well-being. Plus, you’ll be part of a supportive community with access to special events and offers.
+ Who can participate?
The 2kg Challenge is open to anyone aged 18 and older. If you are overweight, the 2kg Challenge can help you to lower your risk of type 2 diabetes and other serious health conditions; as well as make positive lifestyle changes to improve your health and well-being. For free programs to help kids and teens in Western Sydney eat better and stay active, check out what’s available at the WSLHD Centre for Population Health.
+ Can I join if I already have type 2 diabetes?
Absolutely! The 2kg Challenge isn’t just for preventing type 2 diabetes, it’s great for managing it too. The focus is on healthy weight loss and lifestyle changes which can help to control your blood sugar and improve your health.
+ How does it work?
Once you sign up, we’ll guide you through each step! You’ll be able to choose your free coaching program, pick free or affordable exercise options in Western Sydney and explore a range of helpful resources. The challenge runs for 8 weeks, during which you’ll receive updates full of tips to keep you on track. After 8 weeks, we’ll check in with you, if you’ve reached your goal, we’ll help you maintain it. If not, we’ll support you to keep going. Getting started is easy, simply sign up on our website!
+ What if I lose more than 2kg?
If you are overweight, that’s fantastic! While the goal is to lose 2kg, losing even more can be even better for some people. If you’re at risk of diabetes, losing 2kg can lower your risk by 30%. If you already have diabetes, losing 4kg can greatly improve your health and if you’re in the early stages of diabetes, losing more than 4kg might even reverse the condition entirely. The challenge is all about building healthy habits, so the more progress you make, the better you’ll feel.
So there you have it, all extremely good reasons to give the 2kg challenge a go!
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