SUPPORT FOR
PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

MANAGING STRESS & ANXIETY

• Media coverage or public discussion of COVID-19 may affect you. It’s normal to feel distressed and experience symptoms of stress in this time.

• For tips on managing diabetes & stress we recommend following our guidelines on Diabetes & Stress.

• For tips for managing your mental wellbeing or taking care of children around COVID-19 the Ministry of Health has advice and tips here.

• If you need to talk, you can free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor. They’re available day and night.

WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE?

• Diabetes NZ remains in operation.

• We will continue to answer calls to our Helpline 0800 DIABETES / 0800 342 238 and to respond to email correspondence submitted via our contact form and to info@diabetes.org.nz

• Contact your local team

• Join Diabetes New Zealand via our FREE Membership.

• Visit Diabetes NZ Facebook page