The Detail Podcast: How Kiwi kids are becoming the new face of 'adult' diabetes
November 18th 2025 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 Read more
Te Ao Māori News: Hīkoi whakamua: a community group beating diabetes by keeping active
November 18th 2025 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, Read more
RNZ Morning Report: New weight loss drugs will be 'life changing' for youth with type 2 diabetes - paediatrician
November 11th 2025 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. Read more
'Our kids are getting sick too soon': Experts warn of diabetes crisis crossing generations
November 3rd 2025 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 m Read more
Alarming rise in type 2 diabetes among youth, experts warn of “health crisis in the making”
November 3rd 2025 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 Read more
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