Lead HealthPathways region, Te Manawa Taki (Midland), has updated two of their diabetes pathways and incorporated points addressing inequity into their guidance.
Aligned pathway regions Auckland, Wellington, MidCentral and Whanganui are following suit, with all other regions planning their updates.
Inequity in diabetes can be an overwhelming issue to try to resolve, but the updated pathways provide clinicians with information and resources that tackle manageable aspects of inequity.
He Ako Hiringa has published an article by Lisa Dick outlining these changes and what they mean for clinicians.
Kathy joined Pinnacle earlier this month as clinical diabetes specialist for Waikato, replacing the role previously held by Anne Waterman.
Read moreFrom 1 December 2025, Pharmac will remove Special Authority renewal requirements for several treatments, including insulin pump consumables, continuous glucose monitors, LAMA/LABA inhalers, epoetin alfa, budesonide capsules, and febuxostat.
Read moreFunding for patients who require a follow-up appointment following HbA1c retest by Awanui Labs.
This funding ends on 28 February 2026
A guide for clinical management of type 2 diabetes, to support nurses at all levels to develop their knowledge and clinical reasoning in diabetes care.