Support: Diabetes NZ Waikato sells various products to assist with self-managing diabetes: blood glucose testers and lancets, glucose sweets for hypoglycaemia (low blood sugars), diabetes cookbooks and socks. Members receive 10% discount. To purchase products, you can contact us on 07-853-9854 or diabetesw@xtra.co.nz Self Management: We know there are times you need to talk through things, ask questions or need a little extra time for things to be explained. We offer confidential and private one-on-one consultations with our Field Officer either via phone or face to face. To request confidential one-on-one support, you can contact us on 07-853-9854 or diabetesw@xtra.co.nz Support Groups/Activities: Diabetes Youth Waikato aims to offer support to those under the age of 25 and their family/whanau living with diabetes. We are part of Diabetes NZ Waikato Branch and have a separate committee dedicated solely to youth activities so that they are never alone in their journey, helping to raise awareness; not just around the education about Type 1 to the public, but for children and young people with Type 1 diabetes.

Exercise and activity, Foot care, Healthy eating

Diabetes screening