Diabetes NZ Hawke's Bay Youth

17/06/2026

Good afternoon, Happy Wednesday.
This is your friendly reminder that the next Wednesday Coffee group is approaching.

📅When: Wednesday 1st July
📍Where: Bay Expresso Taradale
🕛Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Click the link below and register - (this helps me log attendees)
I look forward to seeing you soon.

RSVP on Humanitix - Adults living with Type 1 Diabetes - Hawke's Bay Coffee Group 2026 hosted by Diabetes NZ Hawke's Bay Youth. Bay Espresso Taradale, 280 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier 4112, New Zealand. Dates from Wednesday 28th January 2026. Find event information.

27/05/2026

We’d love for you to join us at our upcoming midweek coffee group catch-up for people living with type 1 diabetes. It’s a friendly, relaxed space to connect, share stories, and enjoy a cuppa with others who truly understand life with T1D.

📅Wednesday 3rd June
🕛11:00am - 1:00pm approx
📍Bay Expresso, Taradale Shopping Complex, Napier

RSVP on Humanitix - Adults living with Type 1 Diabetes - Hawke's Bay Coffee Group 2026 hosted by Diabetes NZ Hawke's Bay Youth. Bay Espresso Taradale, 280 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier 4112, New Zealand. Dates from Wednesday 28th January 2026. Find event information.

25/05/2026

REMINDER: Hi everyone,

Rach here from Diabetes NZ.

I wanted to let you know about an upcoming Zoom session hosted by my colleague, Shantelle, at Diabetes NZ Auckland Youth, focusing on Sick Day Management and Type 1 Diabetes.

Managing type 1 diabetes when you’re unwell can be challenging, and having the right knowledge and strategies in place can make all the difference. This session will cover practical advice, key things to watch for, and helpful tips to support you or your whānau during sick days.

We’d love for you to join us.

Register on Humanitix - Diabetes NZ Auckland Youth: Online Education - Sick Day Management hosted by Diabetes NZ Auckland Youth. Online. Tuesday 26th May 2026. Find event information.

20/05/2026

The Alternative Brand Allowance (ABA) provides a pathway to receive funding for a device that Pharmac does not currently fund. This is an acknowledgement that the currently funded CGMs and insulin pumps for those eligible to receive funding may not be clinically suitable in every case.

Your health care provider (e.g. diabetes nurse specialist, GP or another prescribing clinician) completes an exceptional circumstances application and evidence of genuine clinical need beyond personal preference is essential. You can find out more about this on the Pharmac website.

https://www.pharmac.govt.nz/news-and-resources/cgms-and-insulin-pumps/who-can-get-an-insulin-pump/new-to-insulin-pumps

19/05/2026

A couple of weeks ago, I attended the New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes (NZSSD) Annual Scientific Conference, which included a technology day, followed by multiple seminars throughout the week covering a wide range of important topics.

It was an intense and rewarding week, and I’ve come away with even greater insight into the complexities of managing type 1 diabetes, as well as a deeper understanding of the mental health challenges many people living with this autoimmune condition can experience.

A special acknowledgement to our local Diabetes Clinical team at Villa 16 for their excellent presentation on skin irritation management and skin care. It was incredibly informative and highlighted practical strategies that will benefit so many people navigating diabetes technology.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to attend, learn, connect, and bring this knowledge back to support our local diabetes community.

Pictured: From Diabetes New Zealand; Heather Verry - CE, Matire Ropiha-Stewart - Head of Engagement, Professor, Sir Jim Mann - Patron, Karen Reed - Midland Regional Community Services Coordinator, Cece Mcilroy-Moa - Diabetes Community Coordinator|Kaiāwhina Mate Huka and Rach McQuade, Youth and Type 1 Coordinator.

03/05/2026

Kia ora everyone,

Sunday, May 10th is fast approaching, and we have a few new members joining us—I’d love to welcome them along to meet our regulars 😊

Please RSVP via the link below so I can book a table (or two!) for everyone attending.

https://events.humanitix.com/diabetes-nz-hawke-s-bay-youth-autumn-coffee-connections-2026/tickets

Parents—there’s mini golf on site for the kids and youth, as well as lawn games if the weather plays nice. If it’s a bit chilly, we have the option to head indoors where it’s warm and cosy.

We’d love you to join us for our Sunday Autumn Coffee Connections—a relaxed and welcoming space for people living with type 1 diabetes to come together, share experiences, and connect with others who understand life with T1D.

📍No.5 Cafe & Larder (also known as Golflands)
📅Sunday 10th May
🕛12:00 noon

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with type 1 for years, you’re very welcome to come along. Partners and support people are warmly invited too!

Register on Humanitix - Diabetes NZ Hawke's Bay Youth: Autumn Coffee Connections @ No.5 hosted by Diabetes NZ Hawke's Bay Youth. No.5 Cafe & Larder, 248 State Highway 51, Mangateretere 4180, New Zealand. Dates from Sunday 5th April 2026. Find event information.

02/05/2026

🤧Protect yourself from the flu this winter

The 2026 flu vaccine is now available, and if you have diabetes, you will be eligible for a free flu vaccine. It's really important to get a flu vaccination if you have diabetes, because the flu can make you very unwell. It's also important that you get vaccinated before winter, when flu viruses are circulating most.
It takes about 2 weeks for the vaccine to be fully effective, and even if you have received it in previous years, you should still get it every year to make sure you are protected.

30/04/2026

Kia ora,

We’d love for you to join us at our upcoming midweek coffee group catch-up for people living with type 1 diabetes. It’s a friendly, relaxed space to connect, share stories, and enjoy a cuppa with others who truly understand life with T1D.

https://events.humanitix.com/adults-living-with-type-1-diabetes-hawke-s-bay-coffee-group-2026/tickets

Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with type 1 for years, you’re very welcome to come along. Partners and support people are warmly invited too!

📅Wednesday 13th May
📍Bay Expresso, Taradale Shopping Complex
🕛11:00am - 1:00pm

Please RSVP via the link so I can track names and reserve tables for those attending. We look forward to seeing you there.

RSVP on Humanitix - Adults living with Type 1 Diabetes - Hawke's Bay Coffee Group 2026 hosted by Diabetes NZ Hawke's Bay Youth. Bay Espresso Taradale, 280 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier 4112, New Zealand. Dates from Wednesday 28th January 2026. Find event information.

30/04/2026

Did you know? 💡

Your diabetes management may need a few adjustments during certain life moments — and having a plan in place can make all the difference.

✈️ Travelling?
Time zones, required medical documents, supplies and medication.

🤒 Managing sick days?
Illness can cause unexpected highs (or lows), even if you’re not eating as usual.

🍽️ Complications? such as eyes, kidneys and men's/women's health.

🤰 Diabetes & Pregnancy
Planning, During, Labour and Delivery.

🏥 Diabetes & Sick Days
What should I eat if I'm sick, and or have high ketones?

👉 There are helpful fact sheets available covering all of these topics, including driving, emergencies, study, exams, and more, designed to support you in real-life situations.

🔗 Here is a handy link if you’d like to read more:
https://www.diabetes.org.nz/managing-diabetes

If you’re unsure, always check in with your diabetes team to make sure you’re set up with the right plan for you.

28/04/2026

Awesome catch-up at Sunday’s Velocity Bounce and Battle—what a turnout with four families jumping in for an epic, high-energy session! Honestly, trying to capture moving bodies was a mission, haha! Huge thanks to everyone who made the effort to come along!

If you have any photos, please send them through to me on Messenger or via email at [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you at our next event