Wesbite Name: Diabetes Action Month

Diabetes Action Month 2022: Diabetes Matters

Diabetes Action Month is Diabetes New Zealand’s biggest awareness campaign, bringing New Zealanders together to take action for our country’s largest and fastest growing condition.

Get involved in Diabetes Action Month

There are so many ways to support New Zealanders living with diabetes and their whānau during Diabetes Action Month. Check out our new podcast series, join us for a Facebook Live session, attend a local event or take part in Sneaker Friday!

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Podcasts

Diabetes Action Month is supported by @SunRice. SunRice Low GI Rice is a perfect choice for people with diabetes looking for a carb that is lower on the glycaemic index (GI). It combines everything you love about rice with the bonus of being low GI 🍚🌾 That’s more than 65,000 extra decisions a year. Do you struggle to remember all the steps you need to take to manage your diabetes? Download the My Diabetes Journey App from from the App Store or Google Play. The App is a place to keep track of daily exercise, food intake, emotional wellbeing, and any changes to your health to discuss with your doctor or diabetes nurse. #diabetesnz #diabetesactionmonth #app Have you been enjoying our Diabetes Matters podcast? Episode 4 - Prevention Matters - is now available.🎧🎧 Join health care professsionals, Dr Bryan Betty and nurse & Diabetes NZ service development manager Liz Dutton, to learn more about living with diabetes and tips for preventing diabetes complications. Listen on Spotify, iTunes, iHeartRADIO and Google Podcasts. #diabetesnz #diabetesactionmonth #diabetesmatters Our last Diabetes Action Month Facebook Live is tonight 🎉🎉 Join us on the Diabetes NZ Facebook page for an inpsiring and informative panel event all about preventing diabetes complications. Guests include Dr Bryan Betty, type 1 warrior Ana Hutchins and diabetes #Changemaker Megan Whelan who lives with type 2. #diabetesnz #diabetesactionmonth #diabetesmatters The theme for week four of Diabetes Action Month is Prevention Matters with a focus on diabetes complications 💙💛 For our whānau living with diabetes, good habits and self-management go a long way toward preventing or delaying the complications that diabetes can cause. Your annual cycle of care is also essential in finding any health problems early. Check out our cycle of care checklist here to make sure you are on track. **Disclaimer: this is only a guide and personal plans should be discussed with your primary healthcare provider