There are almost a quarter of a million people in New Zealand diagnosed with diabetes and another 100,000 who have it but don't know.
Diabetic annual reviews (DARs) are a structured way of monitoring patients who have diabetes. A DAR can reduce the risk of complications for patients.
Goals 10 and 11
HbA1c goals are about a planned and proactive approach for patients living with a long-term condition.
It's important patients try to develop good glucose control after diagnosis. For most people with Type 2 diabetes the closer they can get their HbA1c to the 'normal' range, the better the outcome will be for them.
Goals 12 and 13
Kathy joined Pinnacle earlier this month as clinical diabetes specialist for Waikato, replacing the role previously held by Anne Waterman.
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