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Diabetes NZ Backs National Diabetes Roadmap
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 5:17 pm | Diabetes New Zealand
Having been involved in its development since inception, Diabetes NZ supports the roadmap’s aim to reduce the burden of diabetes on patients and whānau and the wider health system. More >>
Alarming Rise In Type 2 Diabetes Among Youth, Experts Warn Of “Health Crisis In The Making”
Thursday, 30 October 2025, 11:49 am | Diabetes New Zealand
Starship Children Hospital’s paediatric endocrinologist Dr Craig Jefferies says 20 years ago it was very uncommon to diagnose a child or teenager with type 2 diabetes. More >>
Diabetes New Zealand Calls On Everyone To Come Together For One Million Minutes Of Movement
Monday, 22 September 2025, 9:34 am | Diabetes New Zealand
One Million Minutes ambassador and professional basketball player Dion Collins is opening up about his diabetes journey and how he is taking part in the challenge this year. More >>
New Diabetes Data Confirms 'Worst Case' Predictions
Monday, 4 November 2024, 10:59 am | Diabetes New Zealand
According to VDR figures released in August by Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, the number of New Zealanders living with diabetes is now 323,700, an increase of 95,700 people in just three years. More >>
Don’t Sugar Coat Diabetes – Learn The Truth About Diabetes This November
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 5:55 pm | Diabetes New Zealand
This Diabetes Action Month, Diabetes New Zealand is encouraging Kiwis to learn the truth about diabetes. The theme is Don’t Sugar Coat Diabetes and it’s all about busting the myths that surround diabetes, so everyone has greater awareness and understanding ... More >>
Diabetes New Zealand Research Foundation Recipient Announced
Monday, 6 May 2024, 1:46 pm | Diabetes New Zealand
The Diabetes New Zealand Research Foundation is pleased to announce Elizabeth Lewis-Hills (Ngāti Whātua) as the recipient of the inaugural 2024 Diabetes New Zealand Research Foundation Fellowship. More >>
Stefan Crooks - A Visionary Leader Combating Diabetes And Nurturing Health In Our Communities
Tuesday, 28 November 2023, 3:07 pm | Diabetes New Zealand
In a transformative partnership aimed at raising awareness about the critical importance of reducing sugar consumption, VIBE and Diabetes New Zealand have forged a collaboration. As a key partner to Diabetes NZ, VIBE, under the leadership of Managing Director ... More >>
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Kiwis With Diabetes At Risk Of Going Blind Overnight
Tuesday, 14 November 2023, 9:03 am | Diabetes New Zealand
A leading ophthalmologist and medical retina specialist is calling for New Zealanders with diabetes to have regular eye checks to reduce the risk of living with blindness. Diabetes is the leading cause of preventable blindness in New Zealand. According ... More >>
Hundreds Of Thousands Of Kiwis With Diabetes At Risk Of Going Blind Overnight
Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 9:04 am | Diabetes New Zealand
A leading ophthalmologist and medical retina specialist is calling for New Zealanders with diabetes to have regular eye checks to reduce the risk of living with blindness. Diabetes is the leading cause of preventable blindness in New Zealand. According ... More >>
Diabetes NZ Applauds Pharmac As New Zealand Moves One Step Closer To Funding Lifesaving Technology
Tuesday, 11 July 2023, 11:59 am | Diabetes New Zealand
Diabetes New Zealand is applauding Pharmac for taking the next step in the journey towards funding lifesaving continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology for New Zealanders living with diabetes. Today, Pharmac issued a formal request to suppliers ... More >>
Kiwis Lace Up Their Sneakers To Support New Zealanders With Diabetes
Tuesday, 15 November 2022, 9:18 am | Diabetes New Zealand
Kiwis will be swapping their stilettos, sandals and jandals in favour of sneakers on Friday to support the second annual diabetes fundraising initiative Sneaker Friday. Diabetes New Zealand is encouraging as many New Zealanders as possible to get involved ... More >>
New Survey Reveals The True Impact Language Has On Kiwis With Diabetes
Monday, 31 October 2022, 5:44 pm | Diabetes New Zealand
A new survey indicates 40% of New Zealanders living with diabetes have stopped talking to family, friends and health professionals about their condition due to a fear of being judged or getting a negative response. That’s according to figures released ... More >>
VIBE Is Diabetes NZ’S Newest Champion Sponsor
Thursday, 25 August 2022, 3:40 pm | Diabetes New Zealand
New partnership aims to increase awareness of the importance of reducing consumption of sugar in beverages. VIBE and Diabetes New Zealand have announced a new partnership. As a key partner to Diabetes NZ, VIBE will work with the organisation to drive awareness ... More >>
VIBE Is Diabetes NZ’S Newest Champion Sponsor
Thursday, 25 August 2022, 5:59 am | Diabetes New Zealand
New partnership aims to increase awareness of the importance of reducing consumption of sugar in beverages. VIBE and Diabetes New Zealand have announced a new partnership. As a key partner to Diabetes NZ, VIBE will work with the organisation to drive awareness ... More >>
Diabetes Action Month Sheds Light On Diabetes Distress And Raises Over $500K For People Living With Diabetes
Thursday, 10 December 2020, 2:44 pm | Diabetes New Zealand
Diabetes NZ’s annual Diabetes Action Month took place over the month of November, educating hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders about the emotional burden of living with diabetes. This year’s campaign theme of Love Don’t Judge encouraged New ... More >>
Diabetes Nurses Celebrated For World Diabetes Day
Friday, 13 November 2020, 12:24 pm | Diabetes New Zealand
This World Diabetes Day, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is celebrating the role of diabetes nurses and the role they play helping 460 million people worldwide understand and manage their diabetes. With the number of people living with diabetes ... More >>
Ground-Breaking Survey Uncovers Emotional And Mental Health Issues Faced By Kiwis With Diabetes
Sunday, 1 November 2020, 2:29 pm | Diabetes New Zealand
As New Zealand begins Diabetes Action Month, Kiwis are being asked to Love Don’t Judge as Diabetes NZ sheds light on the emotional burden of a chronic condition that affects quarter of a million of us. For the first time, a survey of people living ... More >>
Support to extend ban on sugary energy drinks
Thursday, 5 September 2019, 3:51 pm | Diabetes New Zealand
Diabetes New Zealand is welcoming the move by Countdown supermarkets to ban the sale of energy drinks to people under the age of 16. More >>
Thousands of Kiwi kids with diabetes missing out
Monday, 26 November 2018, 2:31 pm | Diabetes New Zealand
Diabetes New Zealand is calling on the government to fund continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for people with type 1 diabetes. More >>
Inspiration to Live Well, Eat Well
Monday, 12 November 2018, 12:41 pm | Diabetes New Zealand
A new recipe book with a fresh take on healthy, tasty meals will make life much easier for the quarter of a million New Zealanders living with diabetes. More >>
