Strong advocacy from our Board member, Graham King. Diabetes Foundation Aotearoa is about improving the care for people with diabetes and Graham has a personal story which gives added power to his voice. In his interview for this article for RNZ by Māori Issues reporter Pokere Paewai, Graham talks about why it is such a significant step backwards with proposed removal of criteria that allow reduced barriers access for those most at risk of complications. Other voices in this article include key clinicians and figures who work in the field of managing and dealing with the human impact of diabetes and its complications. For now, comments on the changes close on May 28th, go here to make your views known, your advocacy is important https://consultations.pharmac.govt.nz/medicines/2026-05-diabetes/
