278,000 people in New Zealand have diabetes and another 1 in 4 are estimated to have pre-diabetes. Both diet and exercise are fundamental in helping to control both type 1 and type 2 diabetes and prevent or delay type 2.

In the Fitbit MoveMeant Challenge, business leaders and public personalities will compete against each other to see who can outstep and fundraise more than the others, to win the bragging rights as champion fundraising star, while supporting Diabetes New Zealand.

Funds raised will go directly to Diabetes New Zealand to the work they do to support all those affected by diabetes.

To celebrate the challenge, Fitbit is offering 20% off the full Fitbit range. To purchase a discounted device, please head to www.fitbit.com/global/nz/store/dnz/welcome and use the discount code: diabetesnz20