Diabetes NZ

Diabetes NZ We support New Zealanders to live well with diabetes. We encourage discussion & feedback, & we expect respect & kindness from all. What do we do?

The page will be monitored:
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
We will not routinely interact with the page outside of these hours. Support
We offer support and information to help people take charge of their health and live well with diabetes. We do not provide medical information or advice – we complement the services of other healthcare providers. Education
We have lots of information about diabetes, nu

trition and healthy living. It’s available as pamphlets and on our website. http://www.diabetes.org.nz

Advocacy
We represent people with diabetes and advocate for greater awareness and better services. Awareness
We raise awareness about the challenges faced by people with diabetes and the action people need to take to avoid diabetes complications or to avoid developing type 2 diabetes. Research
We support research into diabetes.

Day 3 of Fieldays and we’ve met some amazing people. A snapshot of just a handful of those that the team have been lucky...
12/06/2026

Day 3 of Fieldays and we’ve met some amazing people. A snapshot of just a handful of those that the team have been lucky enough to meet so far. Looking forward to even more on our final day āpōpō!

This week we had the pleasure of recognising Julian McCarthy as a recipient of our Sir Charles Burns Memorial Award here...
12/06/2026

This week we had the pleasure of recognising Julian McCarthy as a recipient of our Sir Charles Burns Memorial Award here at Diabetes New Zealand National Office. This award recognises people who have managed their diabetes through insulin therapy for 50 years or more.

Julian has been living with type 1 diabetes since 1963, after being diagnosed at just 10 years old, and has seen significant changes in diabetes care over that time.

Julian credits his family, especially his mum and brother, and the many health professionals who have supported him over the years. His story is a powerful reminder of resilience and progress.

Congratulations Julian, what an achievement.

Find out more about the award at: https://www.diabetes.org.nz/diabetes-nz-awards

Our team had lots of lovely things to say about day 2 at Fieldays, swipe to read their thoughts. There's still plenty of...
11/06/2026

Our team had lots of lovely things to say about day 2 at Fieldays, swipe to read their thoughts.

There's still plenty of time to see them in person! Site HW03 until 13 June - swing by for a kōrero and testing.

If you've seen news today about sugary drinks in schools, you might be wondering what it means for tamariki with diabete...
10/06/2026

If you've seen news today about sugary drinks in schools, you might be wondering what it means for tamariki with diabetes. We've got you. Swipe to find out more, and read the full brief at:

https://tinyurl.com/3b5rmtxz

Day 1 at Fieldays was amazing, and very chilly! So chilly in fact that the team had to warm up their equipment as well a...
10/06/2026

Day 1 at Fieldays was amazing, and very chilly! So chilly in fact that the team had to warm up their equipment as well as themselves. If you didn't make it today, never fear - you still have a few more days for free testing and great chats.

Men's Health Week NZ is a reminder to take a closer look at your health.Living with diabetes isn’t just physical. It can...
09/06/2026

Men's Health Week NZ is a reminder to take a closer look at your health.

Living with diabetes isn’t just physical. It can take a toll mentally too.

You don’t have to do it all at once. Small steps, like checking in with yourself or talking to someone, can make a real difference.

Support and practical tips are available via our website:

https://www.diabetes.org.nz/diabetes-and-your-emotional-wellbeing

We're back at Fieldays tomorrow and we'd love to see you at our stall again this year.Last year we had over 1,200 conver...
08/06/2026

We're back at Fieldays tomorrow and we'd love to see you at our stall again this year.

Last year we had over 1,200 conversations, tested more than 300 blood sugar levels, calculated almost 200 HbA1c figures, and prompted 65 people to visit their GP off the back of abnormal results. Those numbers matter to us.

Come and find us in the same spot as last year. We'll have the team on hand for free testing, a kōrero, or just to answer any questions you've been sitting on. See you there!

A bit of prep on the weekend can take so much pressure off the rest of the week, especially when you're keeping on top o...
05/06/2026

A bit of prep on the weekend can take so much pressure off the rest of the week, especially when you're keeping on top of medications, meals, and appointments.

We're doing a fridge clear out and getting some kai sorted for the week ahead.

Need some inspiration? We've got a collection of diabetes-friendly recipes right here:

https://www.diabetes.org.nz/diabetes-friendly-recipes.

Manuia le Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa | Happy Samoan Language Week!The theme this year is “E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia...
03/06/2026

Manuia le Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa | Happy Samoan Language Week!

The theme this year is “E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le nu'u”
From the high mountains are the blessings of the village.

How incredible are these portraits from the Ministry for Pacific Peoples. There’s something really powerful about seeing generations and stories captured like this, and even better that they’ve made them free for everyone to share.

At Diabetes New Zealand, we’re always reminded that living well with diabetes is shaped by the people around us, our families, our communities, and our connections.

Fa‘amālosi / Fa’amālosi pea | Stay strong / Keep going

You can explore the Samoa Language Week resources and local events happening this week here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8r22fa

If you're looking for support with diabetes, we also have resources available in Samoan on our website: https://tinyurl.com/4hsxhtu3

If you use a TruSteel infusion set with your Tandem insulin pump, this one's for you.There is currently a global supply ...
02/06/2026

If you use a TruSteel infusion set with your Tandem insulin pump, this one's for you.

There is currently a global supply issue affecting TruSteel infusion sets. From 1 June, TruSteel products will be dispensed monthly rather than in larger quantities to help manage limited supply.

Pharmac also funds the AutoSoft infusion sets, which are compatible with Tandem pumps and are these are not affected by this supply issue. Your healthcare team will let you know if AutoSoft is a suitable option for you.

The Autosoft is applied differently from the TruSteel product, so NZMS has put together resources to support those of you who may need to transition to AutoSoft infusion sets, including instructional videos and guides.

For more information:

https://tinyurl.com/bdj9veu2

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