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    Healthcare in New Zealand

    Hi everyone. The last post I could find relating to this was from 2007 so I thought I'd try for some updated advice. I am moving to New Zealand for 6-12 months. I'm on a pump. Does anyone know how the system works over there or what we need to do specifically for our diabetes? There is a...
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    New Zealand baffled by new COVID-19 cases, eyes frozen-food packaging

    (Small number of cases all linked to this frozen food packaging factory. They think the idea of the virus surviving in or on frozen food is theoretically possible but unlikely. The new cases don't seem related to the virus from previous quarantine incidents. So they don't know the source yet.)...
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    Travels to NZ

    Hi All, I could really use some of your wise knowledge if possible! I'm due to go on a 6 month sabbatical from january and trying to figure out the best way to deal with my prescriptions and storage. I am a type 1 diabetic taking novo rapid, lanctus and metformin and also have an underachieve...
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    DHBs struggling to cope with increase in type 1 diabetes in children (NZ)

    Jonathan Spurgeon has to test his blood sugar levels as many as 20 times a day. By doing this, the 14-year-old by checking his blood constantly he can enjoy a bit more freedom. But it has been a 10-year struggle to get to this point, and mum Karen has chosen to pay a private GP to work with...
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