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flag New Zealand launched a National Diabetes Roadmap to combat rising cases and disparities, focusing on early detection and equitable care.

flag New Zealand launched its National Diabetes Roadmap to tackle the rising burden of diabetes, affecting 348,000 people and costing $2.1 billion annually, with projections of doubling by 2040. flag The five- to ten-year plan, aimed at improving care and reducing disparities among Māori, Pacific, and South Asian communities, includes updating type 2 diabetes diagnostic thresholds to enable earlier detection—potentially reclassifying 34,500 people from prediabetes to diabetes. flag It prioritizes expanded foot and eye screenings, workforce development, community-based support, and digital health tools, guided by an expert oversight group led by Sir Jim Mann. flag The initiative focuses on equitable, timely care to prevent complications and improve long-term health outcomes.

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