This clip contains one of the key messages from a new video in our podcast series. Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa Patron and founder, Distinguished Professor David Simmons sits down to have a conversation with Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa CEO, Karen Pickering. They cover a lot of topics including history going back to the 1990's, with memories of some of the key figures in diabetes, particularly in South Auckland. They talk about how things have changed, how understanding and projects have evolved and what impacts they have had, and what David sees as being important today. This clip from the full video talks about how important investment is, particularly in Primary care, to prevent complications. Thank you to the Lion Foundation for funding support, and Will and team at Campfire Studios. See full video here
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World Diabetes Day - a conversation with Distinguished Professor David Simmons
November 14, 2025
