1–30 November 2025
This November, Diabetes New Zealand is calling attention to a growing health crisis: the increasing number of children and young people being diagnosed with diabetes.
Diabetes Action Month is our national awareness campaign, uniting communities across Aotearoa to take action against one of our country’s most urgent health issues.
In 2025, we are focusing on tamariki and rangatahi because young people do get diagnosed with diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) and the numbers are rising at an alarming rate.
By raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of diabetes, with a particular focus on our young people, we aim to empower tamariki, rangatahi, their whānau, schools, communities and health professionals, to recognise the signs and take action. The earlier diabetes is diagnosed, the better the chances of managing it well and living a full, healthy life.
So, this November, join us and take action. Learn the signs. Share the message. Get tested. Join One Million Minutes. Together, we can support the rising number of young New Zealanders living with diabetes - and help them thrive.
This November, we’re asking everyone in Aotearoa to get behind Diabetes New Zealand and help us to reach One Million Minutes of movement!
It could be stepping, cycling, kapa haka, stair-climbing, gardening, dog-walking or golf – we don’t mind, create your fundraising profile or join a team, pledge your goal, and ask your friends and whānau to sponsor you!
Get in touch
0800 342 238
info@diabetes.org.nz