Detecting the hidden burden of pre-diabetes and diabetes in Western Sydney.

Aims: Examining pre-diabetes and diabetes rates using glycated haemoglobin (HbA) in emergency department (ED) and in general practice (GP) in western Sydney.

Methods: Epidemiological study of HbA1c measurements in individuals ≥18 years receiving a blood test (1) in the hospital setting of the ED at Blacktown/Mt Druitt hospital (1/06/2016 to 31/05/2018) and (2) in primary care involving Bridgeview Medical Practice (BVMP) (1/03/2017 to 01/02/2018) as well as other general practices (June 2018 only).

Results: Totals of 55,568 individuals from ED and 5911 individuals from GP.