The Last Word

Do you have a story to share?

We are gathering individual views and experiences and would love to hear from you!

We are looking for people with diabetes to join our consumer network. Diabetes NZ is working with the Health Quality Safety Commission (HQSC) Consumer Forum to facilitate input from consumers into the planning and delivery of diabetes care and services. The level of engagement is up to you – there are opportunities for consumer representatives at a local and regional level. As our new health system starts to evolve, this is your opportunity to have input into the future of diabetes care in Aotearoa New Zealand.

For more information on being a Diabetes NZ Consumer Representative, please contact Karen Reed at karen@diabetes.org.nz

Farewell and thank you

We would like to acknowledge the departure of our last editor of Diabetes Wellness, Johanna Knox (pictured). She was the editor of the magazine for three years, seeing us through all the lockdowns and bringing bright and informative content to our readers. Before coming to Diabetes Wellness, Johanna already had an extensive background as an editor and writer. In 2021, she published A Forager’s Treasury (Allen and Unwin), from which valuable information about finding free food in the outdoors was shared in last year’s autumn issue. Thank you for your time and expertise, Johanna.

Our new editor is Rowena Fry. We are always looking for interesting stories, so if have a noteworthy story to share about your, or another’s, journey with diabetes, then please contact us at editor@diabetes.co.nz.