Nga Kakano Foundation is the lead provider and co-ordinates this service, which is delivered to five sites: Murupara, Te Teko, Te Puke, Opotiki, Torere. They deliver diabetes awareness, assessment, treatment, consultation and support within a kaupapa Māori framework for individuals with diabetes and their whanau.
Fact: Diabetes features in the top five causes of death for both Māori males and Māori females but does not feature in the top five for non-Māori of either gender. (Ministry of Health)
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