Diabetes New Zealand Incorporated is the national advocate for people affected by diabetes. The organisation also raises awareness of diabetes, educates and informs about diabetes, and supports research into treatment, prevention and cure of diabetes.

Diabetes New Zealand is a non-profit membership organisation that supports its 14,000 members, 41 diabetes societies throughout New Zealand, and health professionals involved with diabetes.

Benefits of belonging to Diabetes New Zealand include four issues a year of
'diabetes, the Magazine of Diabetes New Zealand', information on 0800 DIABETES (0800 342 238), savings on a wide range of diabetes products, support from others in the community who understand diabetes, free diabetes management pamphlets, and supermarket tours in many locations to find out how to read food labels and make healthy food choices.

To join Diabetes New Zealand phone 0800 369 636, email: membership@diabetes.org.nz , or download a membership form from www.diabetes.org.nz