Diabetes NZ is welcoming the launch of Health New
Zealand’s National Diabetes Roadmap released today, as an
important step towards equitable diabetes care. The National
Diabetes Roadmap will guide the development of a detailed
action plan, implementing evidence-based interventions over
the next five to 10 years.
Having been involved in its
development since inception, Diabetes NZ supports the
roadmap’s aim to reduce the burden of diabetes on patients
and whānau and the wider health system.
“We are
thrilled to see the National Diabetes Roadmap come to
fruition, recognising the need for a strategic, long-term
approach to address the growing health needs of New
Zealanders with diabetes,” Diabetes NZ CEO Heather Verry
says.
“Our mission is to ensure people with diabetes
have equitable access to affordable, quality diabetes care
and education, and this roadmap strongly aligns with the
work we are already delivering in
communities.”
Diabetes NZ’s network of Kaiāwhina
Mate Huka (Diabetes Community Coordinators) work closely
with local iwi, Maori, Pacific and primary healthcare
organisations to deliver diabetes support in high-risk
communities.
The National Diabetes Roadmap highlights
the importance of community delivery, as well as investment
in workforce and training, with a focus on diabetes-specific
kaiāwhina.
“Expanding the capability of the
kaiāwhina workforce will further support people with
diabetes, and we hope to see further funding for this
important work,” says Ms Verry.
Diabetes New Zealand
is a charitable trust that represents and supports people
living with diabetes. The organisation has been supporting
Kiwis with information and resources to help identify and
manage diabetes symptoms for more than 60
years.
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