Upfront
DIABETES ACTION MONTH WRAP Diabetes Action Month 2022 was a hugely successful awareness and education campaign to support all people living with diabetes in New Zealand. We report back from the month of action. The theme for Diabetes Action Month 2022 was Diabetes Matters. More than 290,000 New Zealanders are now living with diabetes, and that number is predicted to rise exponentially over the next 20 years. Diabetes matters now more than ever. For the first time, Diabetes Action Month 2022 was split into four subthemes: Language Matters, Nutrition Matters, Movement Matters, and Prevention Matters. Each week, we focused on a different area that matters to people living with diabetes.
DIABETES MATTERS PODCAST For Diabetes Action Month 2022, we introduced a brandnew podcast series featuring a number of high-profile guests. The podcast series highlighted helpful information for everyone, including people living with diabetes, those at risk, and friends and family who provide vital support. Each week, we released a new episode based on one of our key subthemes. The podcasts featured tips on what to eat, steps you can take to avoid diabetes complications, tools for supporting people living with diabetes, and staying active when you have diabetes. If you missed out on the podcast series during Diabetes Action Month, you can check it out now on YouTube, Spotify, iHeartRADIO, Google Podcasts, iTunes, and Omny.
SNEAKER FRIDAY Sneaker Friday was a great success in 2022, raising more than $19,000 to support people living with diabetes. With the number of New Zealanders living with diabetes rising to 290,000 this year, these funds are more crucial than ever before. Kiwis across the country rocked their kicks on 18 November. Among them were some familiar faces, including radio and TV presenter Toni Street, and ZM host Clint Roberts. Thank you to everyone who got involved and donated. We are especially grateful for your support in what was a challenging year, and we look forward to bringing you Sneaker Friday 2023!
The team at National Office laced up their favourite kicks for Sneaker Friday.
DIABETES WELLNESS | Autumn 2023
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