http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:57:02 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/post/156480/newstalk-zb-bryan-betty-younger-onset-type-2-diabetes/ Dr. Bryan Betty featured on Newstalk ZB’s Saturday Morning show with Jack Tame. He explores the rise of type 2 diabetes in younger New Zealanders, its risks, causes, and the importance of awareness and support. Listen to the full interview here.... Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:12:21 +1300 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/#post156480 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/post/156359/radio-one-heather-verry-on-diabetes-action-month/ Diabetes NZ chief executive Heather Verry sat down with Cass Harrop from Radio One to kōrero about all things diabetes and Diabetes Action Month. Radio One is a student-run station operated by Otago University students and broadcasts on 91.0 FM.Listen here.... Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:22:37 +1300 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/#post156359 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/post/156270/the-detail-podcast-how-kiwi-kids-are-becoming-the-new-face-of-adult-diabetes/ More New Zealand children, particularly Māori and Pasifika, are now being diagnosed with what was once considered an adults-only condition, type 2 diabetes. RNZ investigative reporter Guyon Espiner opens up about his own personal experience with type 1 diabetes, while Starship paediatric endocrinologist Dr Craig Jefferies calls for urgent intervention, funded access to new treatments, and early detection to prevent lifelong complications. Listen to the full episode here.... Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:10:18 +1300 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/#post156270 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/post/156269/te-ao-maori-news-hikoi-whakamua-a-community-group-beating-diabetes-by-keeping-active/ A growing number of rangatahi Māori are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. However, community-led initiatives like Turuki Health Care’s Walk n Talk group are helping whānau stay active, rebuild healthy habits and show that remission is possible.Watch the full segment here.... Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:05:30 +1300 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/#post156269 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/post/156012/the-breeze-the-house-of-wellness-nz-podcast-featuring-heather-verry/ Diabetes NZ chief executive Heather Verry appeared on The Breeze’s Sunday morning show, The House of Wellness, to discuss this year’s Diabetes Action Month campaign on Diabetes & Youth. Listen from 20:40... Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:52:38 +1300 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/#post156012 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/post/156011/rnz-saturday-mornings-dr-bryan-betty-youth-diabetes-on-the-rise-rnz/ Diabetes was once considered a condition that only affected older adults but now medical experts have issued a warning about a worrying trend. Chair of General Practice NZ discusses the alarming trend. Listen to the full interview here.... Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:49:04 +1300 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/#post156011 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/post/156009/rnz-morning-report-new-weight-loss-drugs-will-be-life-changing-for-youth-with-type-2-diabetes-paediatrician/ Starship Hospital paediatric endocrinologist Dr Craig Jefferies featured on RNZ’s Morning Report show. He discusses the increase in youth-onset type 2 diabetes. See more here.... Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:40:50 +1300 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/#post156009 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/post/155518/nz-herald-spot-the-signs-of-diabetes-early/ Liz Dutton, Head of Clinical Services at Diabetes New Zealand, talks to the NZ Herald this Diabetes Action Month to help educate parents, caregivers and whānau on the signs and symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes to look out for in children and young people.Read more at NZ Herald here... Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:01:54 +1300 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/#post155518 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/post/155517/our-kids-are-getting-sick-too-soon-experts-warn-of-diabetes-crisis-crossing-generations/ A growing number of Māori and Pasifika children in Aotearoa are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Pacific Media Network brings the story to light with commentary from a number of experts.Read more on PMN here... Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:56:31 +1300 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/#post155517 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/post/155516/alarming-rise-in-type-2-diabetes-among-youth-experts-warn-of-health-crisis-in-the-making/ New Zealand is staring down the barrel of a major health crisis with medical experts warning of an alarming rise in the number of young people being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.Once considered a condition mainly affecting adults, type 2 diabetes is increasingly being seen in children and young people – a trend doctors say is deeply concerning and signals a mounting strain on the country’s health system in years to come.Starship Children Hospital’s paediatric endocrinologist Dr Craig Jef... Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:52:33 +1300 http://www.diabetesactionmonth.org.nz/blog/#post155516