Western Sydney Diabetes Masterclass 2025

Every year, Western Sydney Diabetes (WSD) – a proud partner of the 2kg Challenge – holds a big event called the WSD Masterclass. It brings together hundreds of local GPs and health professionals to share the latest ways to prevent and manage diabetes.

This year, the 2kg Challenge was a big part of the day!

Health experts spoke about how important it is to find diabetes early – and how programs like the 2kg Challenge and Heart Foundation Walking Groups are making a big difference in the community.

Over 110 GP clinics are already part of the 2kg Challenge – and many more joined after the event!

L-R: Sarah Driscoll and Aruni Ratnayake (Western Sydney Diabetes); Shanthini Seelan (Bridgeview Medical Practice); Jasmine Glennan and Maha Sedhom (WestWest)

50 Years of Community Care in Mount Druitt

We were proud to join the celebrations for 50 years of care at Mount Druitt Community Health Centre.

Hosted by Integrated and Community Health, part of the Western Sydney Local Health District, the day honoured decades of local support and connection.

The WSD team was there offering free HbA1c tests – a simple finger-prick blood test that shows your average blood sugar over the past 3 months.

Here’s what we found:

• 70 people got tested
• 12 (17%) had results that may mean they’re at risk of pre-diabetes – and almost half didn’t know
• 6 (8%) had results that may mean they’re at risk of diabetes – including 2 people who had no idea

That means 1 in 4 people tested had signs of diabetes or pre-diabetes.

This shows how important early checks are – especially in Western Sydney, where we know diabetes is more common.

The good news? When people know their risk, they can take early steps to stay well. That’s what the 2kg Challenge is all about!

Have You Seen Your GP Lately?

Looking after your health starts with a simple question: Do you know your risk?

Ask your GP for a HbA1c test. It’s:

• Free once a year with Medicare
• Quick and easy
• A great way to understand your risk
• Helpful for taking early steps to stay healthy

If your GP hasn’t heard about the 2kg Challenge, tell them! This program is changing lives across Western Sydney.

Click here to find a GP near you.