2024
Diabetes Action Month
November is Diabetes Action Month, an annual month of action for New Zealanders living with diabetes.
Diabetes Action Month is Diabetes New Zealand’s annual campaign that encourages action, education, awareness and advocacy for New Zealanders with all types of diabetes and their whānau, as well as those at risk of diabetes.
Diabetes Action Month has run each November since 2015, each year with a different theme.
Each campaign has had a different focus and brought to light some of the many issues and challenges faced by people with diabetes in New Zealand.
Diabetes Action Month 2025: Young People Can Get Diabetes
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 in 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.
Diabetes NZ
Diabetes Action Month is run by Diabetes New Zealand, whose mission is to lead, champion and advocate for change to reduce the incidence of diabetes, improved diabetes healthcare, and empower those affected by or at risk of diabetes to lead healthy, active lives.
Diabetes Action Month is funded by Pub Charity Limited.
Get in touch
0800 342 238
info@diabetes.org.nz