Diabetes Awareness Week - Diabetes New Zealand

Diabetes Awareness Week

Diabetes Awareness Week was on the 15-21 November 2011. During awareness week Diabetes New Zealand and local Societies raised awareness about diabetes and shared information about simple ways to stay healthy.

The theme for Diabetes Awareness Week was Tau kē koe! ("Stay Sweet As"); our three top tips for preventing TYPE 2 diabetes are:

Stay Sweet As
  • Mā te kai tika e tōtika ai (more than you need is more than you need) - try to make healthier food choices
  • Ka tū, ka kori, ka ora (stay on your feet and stay sweet) - try to do 30 minutes of exercise a day
  • Tirohia! Ki te kore, ka pore (if in doubt check it out!) - if you’re in doubt about your health talk to a health professional

To find more information on staying healthy, check out the Resources and Food and nutrition pages.


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