Diabetes support

Diabetes support

  • Support services and information for people affected by diabetes and their family/whānau.
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Diabetes Trust (Palmerston North)(external link)
Phone 64 6 357 5992  or email [email protected]. A Charitable Trust that serves the people of the Manawatu, Horowhenua and Tararua regions. They also support youth with diabetes and their families (whānau) within our Rohe and Whanganui. Offering a variety of in-person, online courses, support groups, social events and camps, the MHT Diabetes Trust can help support you and your whānau at any stage during your diabetes journey.

Diabetes New Zealand – Auckland(external link) 
Freephone 0508 DIABETES (0508 342-238) or email [email protected]. Includes details about a network of support groups spreading across the Auckland region. workplace services, hope courses, mobile awareness van, and more.

Diabetes New Zealand Youth – Waikato(external link) 
Email [email protected]. Runs peer support and educational events through the year for Waikato-based tamariki and rangatahi living with diabetes. They also organise peer and whānau events through the year such as tenpin bowling, indoor climbing wall sessions, and social fundraising events.

Diabetes Wellington Inc(external link)
Phone (04) 499 5085 or email [email protected]. A registered charity that provides services for its members and people with diabetes in the Wellington region to provide info and support and also to raise awareness within our local community.

Diabetes Christchurch(external link)
Phone (03) 925 9972 or email [email protected]. They provide support for our members, community education and awareness programmes, brochures, information leaflets and resources about diabetes, support for research, advocacy and lobbying for people with diabetes, and sponsorship.

Diabetes New Zealand – Rotorua(external link) 
Phone (07) 343 9950. Information on local events, self management and support groups. 

Diabetes New Zealand – Eastern Bay of Plenty(external link) 
Phone 027 270 0486 or email [email protected]. Support groups in Kawerau and Whakatane and help with self management.

Diabetes New Zealand – Taupo(external link) 
Phone 07 343 9950 or 027 270 0486. Local support group, youth service and regional events.

Marton Diabetes Support Group – Rangitikei District(external link)
The group is for anyone who would like to know more about diabetes. For further information call/text 021-342-524.

Diabetes New Zealand – Nelson Youth(external link)
Email [email protected] Offering support for families with type 1 diabetic children and teens through coffee groups, family fun activities and our annual camp where it’s easy to share stories and experiences with others who are living with diabetes on a daily basis.

Diabetes New Zealand – Canterbury Youth(external link) 
Phone 021 597 372 or email [email protected]. Supports youth living with diabetes across the Canterbury region. Runs several events a year, including a summer camp.

Diabetes New Zealand – Auckland Youth(external link) 
Email [email protected]. Aims to build confidence and independence and provide inspiration for youth and their families living with diabetes. We run a program that encompasses support, education, events and camps.

Diabetes New Zealand – Otago(external link) 
Phone 027 2257999 or email [email protected] or [email protected].

Diabetes New Zealand – Taranaki(external link)
Phone 027 309 1502 or email  [email protected]. Address: Pinnacle Midlands Health Network, 47 Molesworth Street, New Plymouth, 4310

Diabetes New Zealand – Gisborne Tairāwhiti(external link)
Phone 027 223 2942 or email [email protected].

Diabetes New Zealand – Wairarapa(external link)
Phone 027 824 8960 or email [email protected]. Strives to create a friendly and inclusive network of all diabetics, as well as their friends and families across the Wairarapa region.

For Diabetes New Zealand branch in Wairarapa and Horowhenua, please contact Diabetes NZ(external link) national office for contact details for these regions.

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