Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) courses

Our team facilitate Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) courses in several locations within Waitemata. We regularly schedule sessions in West Auckland, North Shore and Warkworth community venues.

Through DSME courses, our team of experts support people and their whānau diagnosed with Pre-Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes to understand:

• Healthy eating practices – label reading, good and bad fats, healthier food choices

• How to stop or control effects of diabetes on the body

• Medications – how they work and new choices available

• Your blood tests and what they mean

• Goal setting – action planning, free support, where to from here

• How to be the best with your health team

• The course is organized in small groups so you can get the most from it, and ask questions in a safe environment. Attendees can bring a family member or friend for support.

2025 plans include providing one-day Mandarin and Korean DSME courses.

For more details and to register for any course, contact Margot McDonald on 09 448 0019 or email DSME@comprehensivecare.co.nz.

Dietitian clinics

You can have an individual appointment with a Registered Dietitian at a time that suits you, Tuesday to Friday.

These appointments are for people and their whānau with Type 2 Diabetes, or who have had a heart attack or stroke. The Dietitian will work with you to formulate your own goals and dietary plan.

We run regular clinics in:

Albany: 42 Tawa Drive

Henderson: Neuro Connection, Tui Glen Re

serve, 2 Claude Brooks Drive

Orewa: Hibiscus Coast Community House, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway.

Virtual and telephone consultations are also available upon request.

For more information, and to make a booking contact us on 09 448 0019, 021 818 568 or email DSME@comprehensivecare.co.nz.