New Zealand First says our fast-food mentality and over-consumption of sugary drinks must be tackled if we are to reverse an impending diabetes epidemic.
Diabetes
30
Jan
30 January 2013
New Zealand First says the Government must live up to its health responsibilities and instigate a national strategy to tackle our burgeoning diabetes and obesity epidemics.
With Barbara Stewart
4
Dec
04 December 2012
The Government’s short-sighted policies are failing to stem New Zealand’s diabetes epidemic, says New Zealand First health spokesperson Barbara Stewart.
With Barbara Stewart
8
Aug
08 August 2012
The news that hundreds of thousands of diabetics will be forced to rely on cheap, untrusted and unknown testing meters from South Korea will have a dire effect on the elderly, warns New Zealand Fir
With Barbara Stewart
Tagged: Diabetes
21
Mar
21 March 2012
New Zealand First today called on Health Minister Tony Ryall to abandon the introduction of cheap glucose-testing diabetes equipment which is raising grave fears among the elderly.
With Barbara Stewart
Tagged: Diabetes
8
Mar
08 March 2012
New Zealand First has called on Pharmac to extend the consultation period over its plan to fund a sole Korean supplier of diabetes test strips from 1st June 2012.
With Barbara Stewart
Tagged: Diabetes
28
Feb
28 February 2012
Forcing 200,000 diabetic New Zealanders to use only one form of glucose-testing equipment is draconian and backward looking says New Zealand First Health spokesperson Barbara Stewart.
With Barbara Stewart