Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in New Zealand. For many people it can be managed and prevented by following a healthy lifestyle.
Diabetes Services
Comprehensive Care’s diabetes services operate throughout the Waitematā region to improve the health and wellbeing of Diabetes patients
Comprehensive Care Diabetes Self-Management Education
At Comprehensive Care, we want to help people with type 2 diabetes enjoy optimal health and wellbeing. We do this by offering free education and support programmes for people with type 2 diabetes.
Our Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) programme is a free course for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Through this course, Comprehensive Care helps you to improve your understanding of your condition and empowers you to self-manage your health.
We teach people how to live well with type 2 diabetes through medication management, diet, exercise, avoiding complications from diabetes and managing stress. We encourage you to bring a support person (for example, the person who does the most cooking in your house!).
Most of our courses are held as one-day sessions in the following locations. From time to time, we also offer evening courses.
Courses
Most of our courses are held as one-day sessions in the following locations. From time to time, we also offer evening courses.
Weekend courses are held throughout the year.
We also occasionally hold courses presented in languages other than English.
If you are unable to attend a group session, we may be able to provide one-on-one support from registered nurses and dietitians.
Please contact DSME@comprehensivecare.co.nz for more information.
Albany
Bayview
Birkdale
Henderson
Helensville
Orewa
Ranui
Warkworth