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Diabetes Service | Lakes
Public Service, Endocrinology
Today
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Description
The Diabetes Service provides specialist advice for the clinical management of diabetes.
This includes medical, nursing and nutritional management of diabetes as well as diabetes education and information for patients, family/whānau, health professionals, community groups and the general public.
People with diabetes are seen in outpatient clinics (both hospital and community settings) and as inpatients during a hospital admission.
The Diabetes Service includes education and clinical management of all types of diabetes - type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (high blood glucose during pregnancy), and supports all age groups (children, adolescent, and adult).
The staff are based at Rotorua and Taupō hospitals but time is spent in the community across the Lakes District Health Board region.
Where to find us: see the Rotorua Hospital and Taupō Hospital maps.
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a condition that affects the way your body deals with glucose (sugar). The amount of glucose in the blood is controlled by insulin which is a hormone produced by the pancreas (an organ that lies near your stomach).
Patients with diabetes have too much glucose in their blood. Lowering the blood glucose is important for maintaining health and the prevention of serious complications.
Consultants
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Dr Nic Crook
Diabetologist/Consultant Physician
Referral Expectations
Access to the Diabetes Services is via referral from your GP or practice nurse.
Fees and Charges Description
New Zealand citizens or those who have obtained permanent residence are entitled to publicly funded health care.
Non-residents may be required to pay for their health care.
Click here to read more about eligibility for funded care at Lakes DHB.
Hours
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun).
Services
The doctor specialising in diabetes (diabetologist) sees people with complex diabetes in both outpatient clinics and as inpatients during hospital admission, to advise on the medical management of their diabetes.
The doctor specialising in diabetes (diabetologist) sees people with complex diabetes in both outpatient clinics and as inpatients during hospital admission, to advise on the medical management of their diabetes.
The doctor specialising in diabetes (diabetologist) sees people with complex diabetes in both outpatient clinics and as inpatients during hospital admission, to advise on the medical management of their diabetes.
The diabetes dietitians specialise in providing diabetes nutrition and food information to assist people in managing their diabetes.
The diabetes dietitians specialise in providing diabetes nutrition and food information to assist people in managing their diabetes.
The diabetes dietitians specialise in providing diabetes nutrition and food information to assist people in managing their diabetes.
Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialists provide diabetes education and information for patients, family/whanau and support people to help individual self-management of their diabetes.
Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialists provide diabetes education and information for patients, family/whanau and support people to help individual self-management of their diabetes.
Diabetes Clinical Nurse Specialists provide diabetes education and information for patients, family/whanau and support people to help individual self-management of their diabetes.
Pharmacy
Click here to find your nearest community pharmacy.
Other
Click on the location links for more information on your trip to Rotorua Hospital or Taupō Hospital, including:
- Visiting hours
- Travel directions
- Public transport
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Security
- Transport and accommodation assistance
Website
Contact Details
Taupō Hospital
Lakes
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(07) 376 1000 ext 5871
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Fax
(07) 376 1003
Email
Website
Taupō Hospital
38 Kotare Street
Taupō
Street Address
Taupō Hospital
38 Kotare Street
Taupō
Postal Address
Taupō Hospital
PO Box 841
Taupō 3351
Rotorua Hospital
Lakes
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
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Phone
(07) 348 1199 ext 8877
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Fax
(07) 343 7708
Email
Website
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This page was last updated at 10:56AM on February 21, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Diabetes Service | Lakes.