'Diabetes Update and Prediabetes Call to Action'

Join us ahead of National Diabetes Week 2025 for 'Diabetes Update and Prediabetes Call to Action - a hybrid event hosted by the Sydney Health Partners Diabetes and Obesity Clinical Academic Group (DO-CAG). This event welcomes both healthcare professionals and community members, providing a valuable opportunity to engage with experts and peers.

The key message of this event is clear: "Are you at risk of developing diabetes? Early detection is critical - if diagnosed, take action now to prevent diabetes."

Why It Matters:

Prediabetes affects 1 in 6 people and, if untreated, can lead to type 2 diabetes and other health complications.
Annual screening for type 2 diabetes is recommended for high-risk groups, including those with a family history of diabetes, obesity, aged over 40, certain high-risk ethnicities and those who are less active.

What You Can Do If Diagnosed:

Healthy Eating – Follow the Australian Dietary Guidelines by choosing whole, unprocessed foods and reducing sugar, saturated fats, and salt.
Stay Active – Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day.
Weight Loss – Losing just 2kg can lower your diabetes risk by 30%.
Monitor Your Health – Regular check-ups and screenings are key to managing your health.
Join the NSW 'Get Healthy' Service at Home » Get Healthy NSW
Join the 2kg Challenge – A free 8-week program from Western Sydney Diabetes, designed to support you in building healthier habits through simple lifestyle changes.

Learn, Connect, and Collaborate

This event will also spotlight recent research and discuss the ongoing challenges of prediabetes, diabetes, and obesity in the healthcare system. Discover new prevention strategies, improved access to care, and meaningful health outcomes for those living with these conditions.

Mark your calendars and register today to be part of this important conversation!

Tickets are FREE and will sell out fast (max capacity 230)! This event will be held at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Kerry Packer Auditorium as part of the Sydney Local Health District on Thursday 10th of July 2025 from 6-8pm with two engaging speakers - Dr Ted Wu (Head RPAH Diabetes Centre) and Prof. Glen Maberly (Western Sydney Diabetes lead).

This hybrid event is broadly planned to follow this program:

Time	Activity	Speaker(s)
0600-0610pm	Acknowledgement of country, welcome, introductions, housekeeping, overview of the day Welcome to Sydney Local Health District Overview of Diabetes & Obesity CAG and Chair Introduction	Prof Stephen Twigg SLHD Chief Executive TBC Profs Stephen Twigg and Jencia Wong
0610-0615pm	Remarks from Diabetes Australia	CEO Justine Cain
0620-0630pm	New advances in diagnosis and treatment options for prediabetes and T2DM	RPAH Diabetes Centre Director Dr Ted Wu
0630-0650pm	Prediabetes initiatives and the 2K Challenge	Western Sydney Diabetes Director Prof Glen Maberly
0650-0720pm	Q&A Panel featuring those with prediabetes and/or diabetes lived experiences of diverse backgrounds	TBC panel moderated by A/Prof Marg McGill
0720-0730pm	Summary, questions, future plans and closing	Prof Louise Baur
0730-8pm	Free canapes and refreshments provided by Flavours Catering

MS teams hybrid remote link to follow. The event will be pre-recorded.

The best parking for and transport to Kerry Packer Auditorium is: Transportation.pdf

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