Pamphlets

Diabetes and Driving (PDF File, 400.0 kb)

If you have diabetes, you need to be aware of the risks involved when you are driving. If you know the risks, you can take steps to manage them.

Diabetes and healthy food choices (PDF File, 2.0 mb)

Eating healthy food is an important part of self-managing diabetes. Eating the right quantities is equally important. This guide will point you towards the kinds of foods that are better for your health. Please note that this file is 2.6 MB and WILL take a while to download.

Diabetes and physical activity (PDF File, 443.3 kb)

Physical activity is the cornerstone for both preventing Type 2 diabetes and managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. If you have diabetes, staying active will almost certainly help you to manage your diabetes effectively and stay healthy.

Diabetes and Pregnancy (228 KB) (PDF File, 227.7 kb)

Having a baby when you have diabetes involves commitment and effort on your part. You can expect a successful outcome if you work with your health professional team to achieve this.

Diabetes and your feet (PDF File, 507.9 kb)

Diabetes increases your chance of developing ongoing foot problems. High blood glucose levels can lead to nerve damage in the feet and legs resulting in loss of feeling. Diabetes can also lead to restricted blood supply to feet and legs resulting in cold, painful feet. But there are steps you can take to look after your feet.

Diabetes and your kidneys (PDF File, 466.2 kb)

Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure in New Zealand. About 40 percent of people who need dialysis or kidney transplantation have diabetic nephropathy (diabetic kidney disease) caused by their diabetes. But there are signs of diabetic kidney disease you can look out for.

Inā te kai ora / Here’s Healthy Food (PDF File, 768.2 kb)

This is a basic guide to the foods people with diabetes and their families need to eat. He rourou hua tika, he kono kai ora.

Living with Diabetes and Insulin (PDF File, 891.6 kb)

Diabetes is the result of insufficient insulin to keep blood glucose levels in the normal range. It cannot be cured at present but it can be controlled and you can lead a full and active life. This guide is for adults who need insulin for either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.

Pre-Diabetes (PDF File, 517.1 kb)

Pre-diabetes is when the blood glucose or blood sugar is higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes. Pre-diabetes is a condition that comes before Type 2 diabetes.

Reducting your risk of Heart Attack and Stroke

This booklet will help you and your health professional assess your risk of developing cardiovascular disease (heart, stroke and blood vessel disease). Produced by The New Zealand Guidelines Group and The National Heart Foundation, it is endorsed by Diabetes New Zealand. To order printed copies visit www.nhf.org.nz

Staying well with Type 2 diabetes (PDF File, 2.1 mb)

Following feedback about the usefulness of all our smaller pamphlets, this is now our only resource for Type 2 diabetes and any complications, but, of course, we do still have our very popular nutrition resource, diabetes and healthy food choices.

Testing Your Blood Glucose Levels (PDF File, 351.6 kb)

Learning how to test your own blood glucose levels can help you to take control of your diabetes. Testing will let you know how your blood glucose management is going, and whether your blood glucose levels are in your target zone (ask your health professional).

Walking for Health - A Guide to using Pedometers (PDF File, 403.4 kb)

Walking is non-stressful, easy and cheap, and you'll love the benefits. All you need is a comfortable pair of walking shoes and comfortable clothes. A pedometer is another tool that will help enhance your walking programme.