14/11/2025
🩵 World Diabetes Day 🩵
This year, the theme is “Diabetes & Well-being”, with a special focus on ‘Diabetes and the workplace’, recognising that 7 in 10 people living with diabetes are of working age.
Here’s why it matters:
• People with diabetes often face stigma, exclusion, and challenges managing their condition at work.
• Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious complications: heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, blindness, or amputations.
• Well-being isn’t just about physical health; it also includes mental health, social inclusion, and the right support to live well.
What you can do:
✔️ Know your risk, regular screening and monitoring matter
✔️ Support colleagues or whānau living with diabetes, small acts of understanding make a difference
✔️ Ask our pharmacy team about lifestyle tips, medications, and support services
Let’s raise awareness and ensure everyone with diabetes has the chance to thrive.