Diabetes & Lifestyle

Our team of community dietitians, nutritionists, and nurses can support your journey with diabetes and help you make positive health and wellness lifestyle changes.

Diabetes & Lifestyle

Our team of community dietitians, nutritionists, and nurses can support your journey with diabetes and help you make positive health and wellness lifestyle changes.

Self-Management Groups

We offer regular Self-Management Groups (SMGs), one for diabetes and one for lifestyle change, which are available both in person and over Zoom.

These free, interactive group sessions are a great opportunity to learn how to self-manage your health while connecting you with other people living with Type 2 diabetes or wanting to make positive lifestyle changes.

The sessions are led by a registered dietitian or nutritionist, with support from a diabetes nurse, pharmacist, Sport Bay of Plenty and the Diabetes NZ Tauranga branch.

Options:

  • Morning/Afternoon (2 weeks)
  • Evenings (5 weeks)

Groups run in Tauranga South, Mount Maunganui, Te Puke, Pāpāmoa, Katikati, and via Zoom.
You can self-refer or ask your GP, nurse, or HIP to refer you.

Free individual diabetes consults

We also offer 1-to-1 individual consultations for patients requiring support with their diet. We can see you in the clinic or provide consultations online. If needed, we can arrange a home visit.

To receive this service, you must meet the criteria and have a referral from a medical health professional.

Diabetes

What is a Self-Management Group (SMG) for diabetes?

An SMG for diabetes is a group led by a registered nutritionist or dietitian and supported by a diabetes nurse, pharmacist, Sport Bay of Plenty and Diabetes NZ.

In these groups you learn about what diabetes is, the value of physical activity, healthy eating while diabetic, types of medications and their role in your treatment, complications that can arise with diabetes, travel tips, the effect of stress and sleep on diabetes, plus the value of goal setting and self-management.

We offer the SMGs both in the morning and afternoon over two weeks OR evening courses over five weeks via Zoom. The physical sessions are available in Tauranga South, Mount Maunganui, Te Puke, Pāpāmoa, and Katikati. Each group is 5-10 people, and you are welcome to bring along a person to support you.

What is a Self-Management Group (SMG) for Lifestyle Change?

An SMG for Lifestyle Change is a group led by a registered Nutritionist or Dietitian and focused on giving you the tools to make positive changes toward a healthier lifestyle.

In these groups you will learn about common health conditions and the tests to diagnose them, physical activity, healthy eating, mindful eating, stress and sleep, as well as goal setting and self-management.

The SMGs are offered both morning and afternoon over two weeks OR evening courses over four weeks via Zoom.  The physical sessions are available in Tauranga South, Mount Maunganui, Te Puke, Pāpāmoa, and Katikati. Each group is 5-10 people, and you are welcome to bring along a person to support you.

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How can I sign up for a Self-Management Group?

You can self-refer or ask your GP, nurse, or HIP to refer you through:

Register your interest

Register your interest in one of our sessions now!
Complete this form and we’ll contact you with options to attend in-person or online.
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DIABETES Self-managment group

Lifestyle Self-managment group

What is the Dietetic Service?

Do you need help with special dietary needs?

Our Dietetic service provides 1-to-1 consultations. You can meet with us in person at the clinic, or online through telehealth. If needed, we can also arrange a home visit.

There are capacity limitations for 1-to-1 consultations, so we encourage this service only for those who are not appropriate for our self-management groups. For example, patients with hearing loss, who require a translator, experience severe anxieties in group environments, or have intellectual disabilities. Otherwise, please refer to our self-management groups.

Meet the team

Who we are

Anna Summerfield
Community Dietitian Lead

Amy Allport
Community Nutritionist

Li Kee Chee
Community Dietitian

Media Centre

Niki Pucci
Diabetes Nurse Educator

Anne Waterman
Diabetes Nurse Specialist

Diabetes and Lifestyle FAQs

Other resources

Eating Resources

Explore Diabetes New Zealand's
Eating Resources
If you have diabetes, you'll find these resources invaluable. Access expert advice and tips on managing your diet, with guidance on healthy eating habits, meal planning, and nutritional information to support your well-being.

Eating and Activity Guidelines

Check Te Whatu Ora | Health NZ Guidelines
Looking to improve your overall health?
Find comprehensive advice on balanced nutrition and active living. Access practical tips to enhance your diet and increase physical activity for better overall well-being.

Nutrition Foundation

Visit the New Zealand Nutrition Foundation
Want to enhance your nutrition knowledge?
Explore reliable resources on balanced nutrition and healthy eating. Access practical tips and expert advice to improve your dietary habits and overall well-being.

Nutrition Facts

Explore the Heart Foundation's Nutrition Facts
Focused on heart health? Access expert guidance on heart-healthy eating and nutrition. Discover practical tips and information to support cardiovascular health and enhance your overall well-being.

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