Produced by The National Diabetes Guidelines Group.
The NZSSD working group, with support of the Ministry of Health, develops national up-to-date and evidence-based guidance for the management of type 2 diabetes in adults that will continue to be updated as evidence and practice changes.
In the new 2023 algorithm, lifestyle management and metformin remain the first-line interventions and the recent shift towards reducing CV, renal risk and obesity are emphasised, in addition to improving glycaemic control.
Specific changes to the updated guidance include the following.
Kathy joined Pinnacle earlier this month as clinical diabetes specialist for Waikato, replacing the role previously held by Anne Waterman.
Read moreFunding of continuous glucose monitoring and automated insulin delivery begins on 1 October. The Waikato Regional Diabetes Service will take the lead in supporting whānau with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) with this change. Not all people living with T1D are known to the regional diabetes service. In order to re-engage these whānau with the funded technology, please do a query build of your patients with T1D so they can be informed of the localities of drop in clinics and CGM start education.
The clinical diabetes specialist in primary care provides clinical mentorship and advice to the practice team in supporting patients with diabetes.
View detailsA guide for clinical management of type 2 diabetes, to support nurses at all levels to develop their knowledge and clinical reasoning in diabetes care.