Diabetes

Edgar National Centre for Diabetes Research   (www.otago.ac.nz/diabetes)  

The centre promotes collaborative research amongst those involved in diabetes research in departments within the University of Otago, and facilitates collaboration where appropriate with researchers and health care providers throughout New Zealand and internationally.

Diabetes New Zealand   (www.diabetes.org.nz)  

Educates and informs people about diabetes, its treatment, prevention, and cure of diabetes.

New Zealand Dietetic Association   (www.dietitians.org.nz)  

A association representing over 450 dietitians and associated professionals practicing in diverse areas of dietetics throughout New Zealand.

Diabetes Youth New Zealand   (www.diabetesyouth.org.nz)  

DYNZ is a voluntary incorporated society dedicated to providing support for children and young people with diabetes, and their families, in New Zealand. Centres in Wellington, Christchurch and Southland.

Let's Beat Diabetes   (www.letsbeatdiabetes.org.nz)  

Aiming to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes, slow disease progression and improve the quality of life for people with diabetes in Counties Manukau.

Medica Pacifica   (www.medica.co.nz)  

Provides diabetes products, based in Auckland.

McNeice Healthcare Products   (www.mcneicehealthcare.co.nz)  

Offering a range of footwear products for those who suffer from diabetes.

New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes   (www.nzssd.org)  

Membership is open to all those involved in the care of people with diabetes. Currently, the Society has over 250 members including diabetes specialist physicians and nurses, podiatrists, dietitians, ophthalmologists, general physicians, family doctors and community health workers.

Diabetes Auckland   (www.diabetesauckland.org.nz)  

A not-for-profit educator and provider of support for people affected by diabetes, affiliated to Diabetes New Zealand.

Protemix   (www.protemix.co.nz)  

A biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of treatments for diabetes.

Insulin Pumps NZ   (www.insulinpumps.co.nz)  

A New Zealand distributor of the Deltec Insulin Pump and diabetes type 1 insulin pumps.

Diabetes Wellington (diabetes.wellington.net.nz)  

A Web site for diabetes. Helping people in Wellington and surrounding areas with advice, contact details, services and information.

ExtraCare   (www.extracare.co.nz)  

Providing peace of mind for people with diabetes.

Pump It Up   (www.pumpitup.co.nz)  

Designed to support people with diabetes who are using insulin pumps or are thinking about using an insulin pump. Their prime objectives are to increase the awareness and understanding of insulin pump therapy and have it funded by the Ministry of Health.