McHale Nutrition & Health

15/04/2026

No magic pills, no tricks. Exercise fixes everything, nutrition changes the landscape.
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10/04/2026

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A successful bowel movement has three requirements, according to Harvard physician Dr Trisha Pasricha.

01/04/2026

You're never too old to celebrate Easter.
Treats are always good at times of celebration and festivities. Be sure to enjoy some yourself.

28/03/2026

Interesting study, what are you'd thoughts?

Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right “dose” for it to be effective. But a recent study suggests that the dose might not be the same for everyone. Researchers found that men need roughly twice as much exercise as women to see the same reductio...

27/03/2026

MOOD FOR 2026

26/03/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

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26/03/2026

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Yesterday, Diabetes NZ welcomed the launch of Health New Zealand’s National Diabetes Roadmap as an important step towards equitable diabetes care.

A key part of that plan is updating the level of HbA1c for the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. This will allow more people to be identified earlier and brings New Zealand into line with other countries.

From early July, the HbA1c for diagnosing diabetes is lowering from 50 mmol/mol to 48 mmol/mol. The prediabetes range will change to 42–47 mmol/mol. That means some people who were previously told they did not have type 2 diabetes may now have a diagnosis due to the new HbA1c level being reduced; and others may no longer have prediabetes as the HbA1c level for diagnosis has gone up.

If you or someone in your whānau has prediabetes it would be good to check what these changes might mean next time you see your doctor or practice nurse. This change is about protecting the long-term health of our communities. Finding diabetes earlier means more time, more options, and more opportunities to stay well.