Ruth Jeffery ticked off another physical challenge when she climbed Mt Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania

Jo Chapman8 July 2019

From camper to leader

When Andrew Good received an ASB Good as Gold Award for his work with Diabetes Youth, he was surprised and overwhelmed. For him, volunteering has always been about giving back to a community that he says gave him so much as he was growing up.

Jo Chapman7 June 2019

Baby time

I felt the public health system had let me down when Miss Five [daughter Olive] arrived into the world. It all seemed to go horribly wrong.

Jo Chapman7 May 2019

A healthier me

I thought being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes was the end of my life but I’ve found it’s actually the beginning of a better me.

Jo Chapman15 April 2019

Going the distance

Last year Ben Trollip set himself the challenge of completing a marathon to raise funds for Diabetes NZ. Here he shares his story and some practical tips on how to train for a marathon.

Jo Chapman5 March 2019your stories, youth, fundraising

Gem of an idea

Dia-preneur Hayley McDonald, 43, from Auckland, set up her own business selling funky medical ID jewellery after her daughter developed type 1 diabetes.

Jo Chapman25 February 2019

A hiss and a roar

Grant Bason, 57, from the Bay of Plenty, tells his story.

Jo Chapman4 February 2019

Home and away

Part Three.

After falling sick in Thailand, newly diagnosed Braca, four, returns to New Zealand with his parents and younger sister to the care of Starship Hospital, in Auckland, where they learn how to care for a T1D child.

Jo Chapman8 January 2019

WHĀNAU FIRST

Mum-of-five Kim Thompson, of Christchurch, shares how her family helped turn her life around after a shock diabetes diagnosis just before her 39th birthday in October 2017.

Jo Chapman5 November 2018

Game changer

Billie Brown, 12, represented New Zealand at the first World Indigenous Games in Brazil in 2016. She was the youngest of 2,000 participants and is writing a book about her experiences.

Jo Chapman10 September 2018

A cautionary tale

Christina Friedlander stopped eating sugar when she was diagnosed with prediabetes and her blood sugar levels returned to normal. Then she went back to eating the way she used to before her diagnosis.

Guess what happened next?

Jo Chapman28 August 2018

Sailing into diabetes

Part two.

Four-year-old Braca, who nearly died after developing type 1 diabetes while sailing with his family off Thailand.

Jo Chapman10 August 2018

A Life-saving decision

Four-year-old Braca nearly died after developing type 1 diabetes while sailing with his family in South-East Asia.

Jo Chapman7 August 2018

No limits

Young People across New Zealand are pushing the boundaries, doing what they love and not letting diabetes hold them back.

Jo Chapman7 August 2018

Power boat legend celebrates four decades racing

Tony Hall has been involved in power boat racing all his life. His first race was on the Wairau River in 1970 at the age of 21 years.

Jo Chapman2 August 2018

Here to help

Recovery is possible and the not-for-profit website DEDA is a great place to start if you have an eating disorder or know someone who does.

Jo Chapman24 July 2018

My wellness journey

Anytime Fitness CEO Richard Ball shares his prediabetes story and explains why his company is teaming up with Diabetes NZ.

Jo Chapman23 July 2018

Bags of style

Bridget Scanlan set up her own fashion bag business after being diagnosed with diabetes.

Jo Chapman18 May 2018

Saving my life

A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes when she was 37 years old saw Rachel Woodrow, from Waikanae, completely changing her lifestyle.

Jo Chapman2 March 2018

I reversed my type 2 diabetes

Auckland father-of-four Avan Polo, 52, a development consultant, decided to take action after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Jo Chapman28 February 2018