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Why the public health system is struggling with diabetes tech demand
Diabetes tech demand may rise by 400%, outpacing health system capacity.
'Don't let it stop you': Professional basketballer's health battle
'There are people who care for you and will still want you to succeed.'
Pharmac to fund lifesaving glucose monitors and insulin pumps for type 1 diabetes patients
The funding has been hailed as lifesaving and improving for thousands of Kiwis.
What makes your feet smell and how can you fix it?
It might be a sign of an underlying condition.
Is your ham sandwich raising your risk of developing diabetes?
Heard processed meat causes health problems? Here's the science behind the headlines.
7 myths about sugar in cooking and baking
Few ingredients are as loved, loathed and feared as sugar.
Murder-accused dad has 'no regrets' over 8yo daughter's death
Police talk to man accused of murdering daughter by withholding medication.
Mini-bursts of exercise can help you sleep longer, study suggests
A three-minute session can increase your sleep time by 30 minutes.
Brisbane dad told girl needed insulin ‘for life’
Before she died, girl's father repeatedly told his daughter needed medication to survive.
'Slapping therapist' kills diabetic grandmother during retreat, court told
The alternative healer thought Western medicine was evil.
Could this lawsuit threaten the future of Ozempic?
The manufacturers of the most popular weight loss drugs are being challenged in court.
Making these midlife lifestyle changes could prevent dementia
Midlife is proving a key period where intervention could prevent almost half of all cases.
How much saturated fat can you ‘get away’ with eating?
A new study suggests athletes and regular exercisers can tolerate more than we think.
Diabetes: Pharmac’s funding of glucose monitors a major step - with a few catches
Up to 18,000 people with diabetes will soon get free access to life-saving technology.
Watch: 'We could die'- Diabetic girls plead with Pharmac
Zoe and Emily say they desperately need New Zealand's help to keep their insulin pumps.
Does a lack of sleep increase your risk of type 2 diabetes?
Many of us don't get as much sleep as we should - do we need to be concerned?
Healthy schools: How Labour’s fizzy drinks ban went flat
Erica Stanford says removing sugary drinks is no longer a government priority.
'Life-saving': Nick Jonas' message to Kiwi fans
He just played to a huge Auckland crowd, now he's shifting the focus to something else.
Family desperate for lifesaving overseas surgery
Young Christchurch man's life devastated by rare syndrome.
Opinion: Stop losing your marbles over weight-loss wonder drugs
OPINION: Weight-loss drug headlines mask an attractive longer-term picture.
'It’s like having a child': Owners of diabetic pets face big costs
One vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.
Largest gang funeral in New Zealand history expected as 'OG' Head Hunter dies
Better known as 'Bird', William Hines was feared and revered in the gang world.
Disabled traveller 'felt dehumanised' by Air NZ's bathroom policy due to weight
The Kiwi claimed she stopped eating and drinking to avoid needing to use the restroom.
Tauranga Hospital's new renal unit doubles dialysis chair numbers
The unit opened its doors to patients on Monday.
‘I tried every diet - nothing worked': Mum of three details her weight loss success
Kiwis turn to virtual “inject” weight management programme in fight against obesity.
'Overlooked': 4yo girl's diabetes missed twice before diagnosis
The family of a girl with Type 1 diabetes suffered stress after a delayed diagnosis.
The biggest diet mistakes Kiwis make - and how to fix them
A dietitian reveals the pitfalls stopping us managing our weight for better health.