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Diabetes

Information for health professionals on managing diabetes and a range of diabetes-related information.
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  • About diabetes

    In New Zealand, it is estimated that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes is over 300,000 people (predominantly type 2 diabetes).
  • Living Well with Diabetes: 2015-2020

    The Ministry's plan for people at high risk of, or living with, diabetes.
  • Diabetes Care Improvement Package

    District health boards fund the Diabetes Care Improvement Package, which was planned in consultation with primary care.
  • Quality standards for diabetes care

    These national standards for diabetes care provide guidance for comprehensive, equitable patient-centred care and service planning.
  • Diabetes organisations and websites

    Key organisations and useful links relating to diabetes in New Zealand.
  • Diabetes publications

    Publications and resources on diabetes in New Zealand.

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