The hope is that with better knowledge there will be less judgement and stigma of people with diabetes. This Diabetes Action Month, it’s time to:
Get the facts
Learn the truth about diabetes and dispel the myths.
Get tested
Know the symptoms of type 1 and type 2, find out your risk of developing type 2 and encourage others to get tested.
Show more aroha
Find out how to support friends and whānau living with diabetes and help reduce the stigma.
Understanding the facts about diabetes is important to diagnosing, managing and living well. With so much misinformation circulating, it can be challenging to know what’s fact and what’s fiction.
Diabetes Action Month 2024 calls for action from all New Zealanders. By educating ourselves, getting tested, and showing more aroha to those living with diabetes, we can reduce stigma.
Diabetes NZ will be launching various initiatives through November to raise awareness and funds to support those living with diabetes. This includes:
New Mythbusting Guide
A new resource to dispel common myths and provide accurate information about diabetes for everyone.
Know Your Risk quiz
An easy online quiz to help New Zealanders understand their risk of type 2 diabetes.
New videos, socials and a podcast
Informative new content to educate the public about diabetes and reduce stigma.
Sneaker Friday
A fundraising campaign everyone can get involved in that encourages more support for people living with diabetes.
