Western Sydney Diabetes (WSD) is a partnership between Western Sydney Primary Health Network, Western Sydney Local Health District, Diabetes Australia and Department of Planning and Environment, with an Alliance of over 140 partner organisations.
2kg Challenge
Western Sydney Changing Diabetes created the 2kg Challenge to help people take the first achievable step. It is a free, evidence-informed 8-week program that helps adults reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes through simple, sustainable lifestyle changes.
The 2kg Challenge is here to help you learn more about type 2 diabetes, catch it early, and take small steps to stop it from happening.
Refer your patients who:
- Have pre-diabetes or are at risk of type 2 diabetes (e.g., if you live in Western Sydney, are over 40, or have a family history of diabetes), and
- Are above a healthy weight, and
- Want easy, practical tips to eat better and live healthier
How you can get involved:
- Talk to eligible patients during consultations
- Display 2kg Challenge resources
- Share GoShare 2kg Challenge bundle
- Encourage them to sign up at 2kgchallenge.com.au
Healthy Lifestyle Support
We make prevention practical and local. Programs and resources to share with patients include:
Beating Diabetes Together
Diabetes Case Conferencing is designed to support GPs in improving the management of patients with diabetes. Through this service, an endocrinologist and diabetes educator work alongside the GP and practice nurse to develop personalised care plans tailored to each patient’s needs and lifestyle.
The service is now also available via Telehealth, allowing safe and convenient access through video call or phone. GPs can learn more about booking a joint GP and Specialist Case Conference via the Diabetes Case Conferences resource.
- Read Jarrah’s story
- Read Matthew’s story
People with diabetes require careful foot care and a comprehensive foot examination at least once a year. To support this, WSD has developed the 60-Second Diabetic Foot Screening Tool, designed to educate patients, nurses, and clinicians on the importance of conducting annual foot checks. Find out more on the six simple steps to keep you and your loved ones on your feet flyer or visit the Save a Leg webpage.
- Developed by local GPs, specialists, nurses and allied health providers, HealthPathways supports health professionals by providing local, relevant information on managing medical conditions and referral options for their patients. The most commonly viewed Diabetes related pathways include:
- Screening and Diagnosis of Diabetes
- Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Assessment
- Pre-diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Risk Evaluation
- Diabetes in Pregnancy
- Continuing Care in Diabetes
- Screening for Complications of Diabetes
- Hypoglycaemia
- Special Situations in Diabetes
- Medications in Diabetes
- Insulin
- Diabetes Referrals
We also have a range of free resources on diabetes management and prevention available online. Health professionals can access Western Sydney HealthPathways (username and password required).