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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A huge thank you to Dirty Burger for raising $1,015 for Diabetes NZ through their limited-edition Lee Burger! Lee has type 1 diabetes and wanted to do something to raise money through his mahi. Donations help to provide support, education and resources for those affected by diabetes as well as creating awareness about Aotearoa New Zealand’s fastest-growing health crisis. If you'd like to start a fundraiser or donate too, please visit our website www.diabetes.org.nz/donate 💙💙💙 Check your inbox! - the March issue of Connect is now out. In this Issue: • FREE HEALTHCARE - Northland, Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti • VICTOZA - AVAILABLE THROUGH YOUR GP • CLAIM YOUR DONATION TAX REBATE • HARRIETTE'S STORY • WORLD KIDNEY DAY • DIABETES AND RAMADAN • WHAT'S ON AROUND THE COUNTRY • COOK TODAY: CHRIS' THAI CHICKEN Haven't received your copy? Check your junk mail and make sure you've added info@diabetes.org.nz to your email address book. 👍🏻 Like the sound of it? Sign up now! www.diabetes.org.nz/connect 💙 💙 💙 This time last year you helped us flood social media with your stories and reasons why CGMs should be funded in Aotearoa New Zealand. A year on we look back on the CGMforall campaign and the milestones we have achieved together: • In November 2019 we took a Petition to Parliament asking for funding for better technology and medications for diabetes. • In June 2021, we argued our case in front of the Health Select Committee, and Te Pataka Whaioranga - Pharmac responded a week later. • In August 2021 Vince Harder and Abby Lee Harder’s song – ‘Overwhelmed’ – was released in partnership with Diabetes NZ. Their heartfelt plea put a spotlight on the need for continuous glucose monitors to be funded. • In March 2022, we took to social media for the next step in our campaign for CGM to be publicly funded for everyone in Aotearoa. • In February 2023, PHARMAC signals the first step in funding continuous glucose monitors in Aotearoa New Zealand • March 2023 – More campaigning to follow throughout the year. For today reshare your post from last year and tag PHARMAC. We will not stop. #CGMforall Thank you to everyone who participated in Round the Bays 2023 and helped fundraise $1,555 to raise awareness and support young people living with diabetes. You guys are amazing! 💙 #DiabetesNZ #Diabetes #roundthebays2023 #roundthebays Today is World Kidney Day. Kidney disease is a real concern for those with diabetes. We're echoing the messages of World Kidney Day, the Kidney Society and Kidney Health NZ - Kidney health is for all. Find out more about why kidney health is important when you have diabetes, and how to take better care of your diabetes. bit.ly/41UbXvq #WorldKidneyDay2023 #DiabetesNZ #Diabetes