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Diabetes NZ Waikato Branch
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Description
We’ve been supporting Kiwis with information and resources to help identify and manage diabetes symptoms for more than 50 years. Our mission is for all people living in New Zealand who are affected by, or at risk of, diabetes have access to the appropriate tools, information and support essential for their health and wellbeing.
See our services below:
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Please phone or email us.
Make an appointment
Referral
Walk in
Charges
There are no specific charges for our service however we do appreciate a donation.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
Mon – Thu | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (29 Mar), Easter Sunday (31 Mar), Easter Monday (1 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
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.
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.
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
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
Support Groups/Activities:
Diabetes Youth Waikato aims to offer support to those under the age of 25 and their family/whānau 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
Exercise and activity, Foot care, Healthy eating
- Exercise and activity
- Foot care
- Healthy eating
Diabetes screening
Diabetes screening
- Diabetes screening
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access
Region
Waikato
Contact Details
20 Palmerston Street, Hamilton
Waikato
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Phone
(07) 853 9854
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Mobile
027 539 9937
Email
Website
20 Palmerston Street
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
Street Address
20 Palmerston Street
Hamilton
Waikato 3204
Postal Address
PO Box 4086
Hamilton East
3247
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This page was last updated at 2:09PM on September 6, 2023. This information is reviewed and edited by Diabetes NZ Waikato Branch.