The first port of call for New Zealanders with diabetes, those at risk and their families.
Welcome
Diabetes New Zealand is a national charity that represents people with diabetes. Our vision is that all people with diabetes in New Zealand are the best managed in the world and have the best access to health care. Diabetes New Zealand and its affiliated societies offer support and education for people with diabetes.
Membership
If you are one of the many thousands of people diagnosed with diabetes every year and have lots of questions, let us help you - join Diabetes New Zealand or one of the societies. If you have just been diagnosed with diabetes and are not getting enough information or support? Become a member today by phoning membership: 0800 369 636.
Often adjusting to the fact that you or a family member has diabetes takes time. It can be helpful to meet other people who have been through a similar situation. They can offer understanding, help and support.
Have you just been diagnosed with diabetes?
When you’re diagnosed with diabetes it can be devastating. What do you do and where do you start? People with diabetes need the support of family, friends and health professionals; to help you, to learn to manage your diabetes.
- Have you or a family member been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes?
- Have you or a family member just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes?
- Have you just been diagnosed with gestational diabetes?
Diabetes New Zealand's 2008 Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes Model Update
Forecasts that health costs for Type 2 diabetes will reach $1.77 billion by 2021/22 unless urgent government action is taken.
Will New Zealand have a high incidence of diabetes in 2025?
Diabetes New Zealand invited a selection of New Zealanders to predict what diabetes will be like in this country in 2025. Read their opinions on Diabetes in New Zealand in 2025.
NZSSD Screening Guidelines for Type 2
Screening guide for health practitioners.
Raise awareness… because diabetes is a serious condition
Help Diabetes New Zealand raise awareness of diabetes as a serious condition.
Make people aware that diabetes can lead to heart attacks, blindness, kidney failure, amputations and strokes if left untreated.
- Get involved
- Recruit a new Diabetes New Zealand or society member
- Distribute Diabetes New Zealand information
- Help run a local event for Diabetes Awareness Week
Tax-cuts? Donate to diabetes
Diabetes touches the lives of over 270,000 people in New Zealand – if you aren’t directly affected by the condition, you probably know someone who is in your immediate family or a friend who is.
Diabetes New Zealand advocates that people with diabetes can enjoy the best possible quality of life, in the context of the condition.
Your donation will help us continue our work to prevent the condition and with your help, we can continue to provide our invaluable services.
If you prefer, you could donate by phone. Just call: 64 4 499 7145
To make a donation to Diabetes New Zealand, please send a cheque along with your name and address to:
Freepost Diabetes NZ
Diabetes New Zealand
PO Box 12441
Wellington
Sponsor
Would you or your company like to sponsor some of the activities of a local diabetes society or Diabetes New Zealand? Contact us by calling 0800 369 636.
