Liam's story

Liam Fryer, seven, from Dunedin, received a Jerry the Bear learning pack as part of our programme for children 4–10 years old living with T1D.

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Macie’s story

Leigh Sharland had a gut feeling about what was affecting her daughter Macie, but the GP wouldn’t listen. Two years on, Leigh recalls the frustration.

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Jerry - a Brave Bear for Kiwi kids

Diabetes NZ’s Brave Bear pack for children has been flying off the shelves since it was launched in November. Cassy Hay, and her daughter Zanthia, 4, from Katikati, explain how it’s been helping them learn about diabetes.