Diabetes Youth NZ Inc is a voluntary society established to provide support for children with diabetes and their families.
Nationwide
Diabetes Youth New Zealand (DYNZ) was established in 1991 and is affiliated to Diabetes New Zealand. There are networks of youth support groups located throughout New Zealand that assist DYNZ to provide support. DYNZ also provides:
Advocacy
DYNZ advocates on behalf of all young people with diabetes. Recent projects have included submissions to Pharmac for medication supply and subsidies (Lantus, Levemir and Blood Ketone Strips) and involvement with the Ministry of Education for school health guidelines. DYNZ Camping Guidelines have been updated and are currently awaiting NZSSD approval.
Resources
We provide a parent's manual; Caring for Children and Adolescents and a Diabetes Information School Flip Chart. These manuals are now included in all newly diagnosed packs that are distributed throughout the country but are also available to purchase at a very reasonable cost.
DYNZ, through the roles of advocacy, support, lobbying, fundraising and the provision of educational resources, is committed to promoting the principals of good health and well-being of all young people with Diabetes and their families.
Resources:
We provide a parent's manual; Caring for Children and Adolescents and a Diabetes Information School Flip Chart. These newly diagnosed packs are distributed throughout the country and funded by your donations.
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