With the online world at our fingertips, it has never been more important to ensure people have accurate and evidence-based information that they can rely on.  Many so-called online ‘experts’ will also share their knowledge in such a persuasive manner that it is hard to distinguish between fact and fiction or in some cases fantasy. […]

Thank you to Coeliac NZ member, and volunteer in Whakatane Fiona Hennessey for sharing her lived experience with coeliac disease. "Being diagnosed late in life as a coeliac is challenging enough, without it being in the middle of pandemic food shortages; then try going to work events! I have had some great experiences where the […]

Understanding the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes (T1DM) is an ‘auto-immune’ condition.  The body attacks the insulin making cells and the result is that the body produces no (or very little) insulin.  This form of diabetes is managed through insulin injections (healthy eating and activity are also important). This […]