Diabetes National Clinical Network
The Diabetes National Clinical Network works to reduce health inequities and improve care for everyone with diabetes.
About the Diabetes National Clinical Network
Diabetes is a leading of death and health problems in Aotearoa New Zealand. It has grown faster than any other health condition in the last 10 years. Diabetes affects Māori, Pacific, Indian, and disabled communities the most.
The goals of the Diabetes National Clinical Network Mahitahi Matehuka are to:
- focus on the most affected communities to reduce health inequalities
- improve diabetes care through collaboration and innovation
- provide workforce resources and training, and promote best practice sharing
- support and empower whānau with diabetes by listening to them and meeting their needs.
Our members
| Name | Role | Region | Location |
|
Rawiri McKree Jansen |
Co-Lead for National Diabetes Network |
Northern |
Auckland |
|
Ryan Paul |
Co-Lead for National Diabetes Network |
Te Manawa Taki |
Waikato |
|
Soana Muimuiheata |
Dietitian |
Northern |
Auckland |
| Tutangi Amataiti |
Dietitian/Allied Professional Lead |
Central |
Wellington |
| Jo McClintock |
Clinical Psychologist |
Te Manawa Taki |
Waikato |
| Luana Penese |
Nurse/Whanau voice |
Wellington |
Central |
| Cate Fleckney |
Nurse Practitioner |
Te Wai Pounamu |
Christchurch |
| Lorraine Brooking |
GP/Rural Health |
Northern |
Northland |
|
Wing Cheuk Chan |
Public Health |
Northern |
Auckland |
|
Brendon McIntosh |
Pharmacist |
Te Wai Pounamu |
Dunedin |
|
Rosemary Hall |
Endocrinologist/ Senior lecturer, University of Otago |
Central |
Wellington |
|
Glenn Doherty |
GP/Pacific Health |
Northern |
Auckland |
|
Lily Fraser |
GP/Māori Health |
Southern |
Ōtepoti Dunedin |
| Tracy Mihaere-Hutchins |
Kaiaawhina |
Te Manawa Taki |
Hastings |
|
Christopher Rewi-Wetini |
Podiatrist |
Northern |
Auckland |
Contact us
Email us if you want more information about the Diabetes National Clinical Network.