We have experienced Diabetes Dietitians, who offer specialist Medical Nutrition Therapy for people with Diabetes. 

Dietitians are trained under the Masters in Dietetics programme (5 year Dietetic Training) and are registered with the New Zealand Dietitians Board.  The role of a dietitian is to evaluate scientific evidence about food and nutrition, and translate it into practical strategies. New Zealand dietitians work in partnership with individuals, whānau, communities and populations, in states of health and disease, to support optimal health and wellbeing.

Dietitians use their dietetic knowledge, skill and judgement in a variety of contexts, which includes promoting and protecting public health, directing and delivering medical nutrition therapy services, and managing food and health systems. They may perform a variety of functions, including policy development, leadership, management, research, education, and communication roles.

Scope of Practice for Dietitians, Gazetted by the Dietitians Board, April 2017

“A dietitian is a person with a qualification in nutrition and dietetics recognised by national authority [s]. The dietitian applies the science of nutrition to the feeding and education of groups of people and individuals in health and disease.”

Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is an integral component of all aspects of diabetes care from prevention to managing existing diabetes. MNT uses the latest available scientific evidence, takes into account treatment goals, includes clients in the decision making process and is individualised according to clients' needs.

Auckland Diabetes Centre Diabetes Dietitians offer one-on-one consultation for patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes at the Greenlane Clinical Centre or at specified community satellite clinics.

For Type 1 diabetes patients, we also run a DAFNE (Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating) self management course (since 2009) - 5 courses per year. 

For Type 2 diabetes patients, we are running 4x1hr courses on:-

1. What is diabetes and introduction to carbohydrate counting - 25th August 2017

2. Fat and label reading - 1st September 2017

3. Sugar and label reading - 15th September 2017

4. Meal planning and how to eat healthily on a budget - 29th September 2017

Due to large demands on our service we are not able to offer long term follow-up or intensive programmes for weight loss. 

We are also involved in the training of other health professionals.

At present we accept referrals for the following:
• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes, complex 

Those with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes (lifestyle and/or Metformin treatment only) are advised to attend a Diabetes Self Management (DSME) course run in the community.

Greenlane Clinical Centre
How We Provide Support to You 

1. One on one sessions with you and your family/caregiver where we: 
   • Assess your needs 
   • Discuss with you how these problems can be solved 
   • Give support to you when you start using insulin and other medication 
   • Help you with other associated problems.
2. Group sessions for: 
   • Type 1 Diabetes - DAFNE course AND Type 2 Diabetes
3. Telephone follow-up 
   
   

Auckland Diabetes Centre 
Held at: 
1st Floor, Building 4, 
Greenlane Clinical Centre 
214 Greenlane Road

Satellite Clinics

Carrington Satellite Clinic - Nurse, Dietitian and Podiatrist
Rehab +
54 Carrington Road, Point Chevalier 1022
Operates on: Thursdays - Fortnightly, Friday - Weekly

City Clinic (Young Adults) - Nurse and Dietitian
University of Auckland - University Student Health and Counselling Service 
Level 3, Kate Edger Information Commons
2 Alfred Street
Auckland 1010

Operates on: Wednesday afternoon - Monthly 

City Clinic (Young Adults) Park Rd - Diabetologist
Auckland City Hospital 
Outpatient Clinic 
2 Park Road
Auckland 1010

Operates on: Tuesday - Monthly 

Mt Roskill Satellite Clinic - Nurse and Dietitian
Wesley Community Centre
740 Sandringham Road extension
Mt Roskill 1041

Operates on: Thursdays - Weekly

Ōtāhuhu Satellite Clinic - Nurse and Dietitian
Library 28/30 Mason Ave 
Ōtāhuhu, Auckland 1062

Operates on: Tuesdays - Fortnightly

Glen Innes Satellite Clinic (Keruru Kidney Centre)
Keruru Kidney Centre
45 Point England Rd
Glen Innes 1072

Operates on: Mondays/Wednesdays Weekly & Thursday Monthly

Waiheke Island (General Clinician)
Waiheke Centre
61 Ostend Road
Waiheke Island

Operates on:  Wednesdays - BiMonthly (every 2 months)

Waiheke Island Satellite Clinic (Podiatry Only)
Waiheke Health Trust
5 Belgium Street
Ostend
Waiheke Island

Operates on: every 6 months

Great Barrier Island - Nurse and Diabetologist
Piritahi Hao Ora Trust
Marae-based Primary Health Care clinic on Waiheke Island
54 Tahatai Road, Oneroa
Auckland 1083

Operates on: 18 months

These satellite clinics are available for those who are having difficulty getting into our Greenlane Centre due to mobility or transport problems. Places are limited in these clinics and we do not offer the full range of services in these areas (these clinics usually include nurses and dietitians only).

We also offer occasional clinics on Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island; once again spaces in these clinics are limited and places are given based on need. 

Specialist Teams

Young Adult MultiDisciplinary Team (MDT) Clinic with the Young Adult Specialist Team (Diabetologist, Nurse, Dietitian, Psychologist) - Greenlane
Auckland Diabetes Centre, Level 1, Building 4, Greenlane Clinical Centre

Operates on: Monday afternoon - Fortnightly

Pump MDT Clinic (Insulin Pump) Clinic with the Pump Specialist Team (Diabetologist, Nurse, Dietitian) - Greenlane
Auckland Diabetes Centre, Level 1, Building 4, Greenlane Clinical Centre

Operates on: Bimonthly (every 2 months)

Diabetes Dietitians
Jennifer Robb - Dietitian Team Supervisor

Kate Ellison - Senior Diabetes Dietitian

NZRD (Prescriber), PGDipDiet, BSc (Human Nutrition), DAFNE accredited Diabetes Educator

Hannah Hoeksema - Diabetes Dietitian
NZRD (Prescriber), MHSc (Nutrition & Dietetics), BSc (Human Nutrition), DAFNE accredited Diabetes Educator

Annabelle Malone - Diabetes Dietitian

NZRD (Prescriber), MHSc (Nutrition & Dietetics), BSc (Human Nutrition)
 

• Foundations of Care and Comprehensive Medical Evaluation including MNT, Diabetes Care 2016.pdf.pdf.pdf.pdf.pdf.pdf.pdf.pdf.pdf.pdf (PDF, 713.3 KB)