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Diabetes NZ Otago Branch

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    Our mission:  Ensure every person living in Aotearoa New Zealand with diabetes or at risk of diabetes has equitable access to affordable, quality diabetes care and education.

    Diabetes New Zealand aim to reduce the impact of type 1 diabetes and incidence of other types of diabetes in Aotearoa New Zealand.

    We offer a Wellness Clinic, a Podiatry Clinic and a range of programmes covering awareness, prevention, early detection, education, support and advocacy.

     

    Staff

    Noeline Wedlock & Paula Fryer

    Services Provided

    Advocacy
    Health screening

    Service types

    • Diabetes screening
    Family / whānau support
    Wellness / healthy lifestyle

    Diabetes NZ hold a podiatry clinic.  This is an affordable low cost service provided for people with diabetes and non-diabetics.

    Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling Diabetes NZ Otago on 03 474 0240 or email noeline@diabetes.org.nz 

    Diabetes NZ Otago also run a free Wellness clinic attended by a long term conditions nurse from Wellsouth who is available for half hour appointments.  During these times people can get their blood pressure checked, have their blood glucose tested and also discuss any concerns they may have with their diabetes or general wellbeing. 

    Appointments are also necessary for this clinic please phone 03 474 0240 or email otago@diabetes.org.nz

     

    Service types

    • Foot care
    • Healthy eating education
    Youth Camp

    Diabetes NZ Otago hold two camps a year for Type 1 children and young adults.

    The summer camp is held in January over four days for children aged between 8-12 years.

    The winter ski/snowboarding camp is held in September over four days for young adults aged between 13-18 years. 

    If you are interested in attending please contact Diabetes NZ Otago on 03 474 0240.

     

    Charges

    Free and paid memberships available. 

    Age groups

    • Child / Tamariki
    • Youth / Rangatahi
    • Adult / Pakeke
    • Older adult / Kaumātua

    How do I access this service?

    • Contact us
    • Make an appointment
    • Referral
    • Walk in

    Fees and Charges Categorisation

    • Free
    • Fees apply

    Disability Assistance

    • Provision for wheelchair access

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