James Massey's diagnosis revealed high cholesterol levels alongside Type 2 diabetes, a combination that significantly elevates the risk of heart disease. His story has become a catalyst for greater public understanding and testing for high cholesterol, especially in rural regions. Dr. Karam Kostner emphasizes the urgency of adopting this new model, aimed at early diagnosis and intervention. Without such a shift, Australia faces a grim future with an estimated 1.4 million cardiac events and up to 400,000 CVD-