At HMC we offer a comprehensive, team-based package of care for people living with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Our aim is to support you and your whānau with every aspect of your health, so you feel confident managing your condition.
Our Diabetes Lead – Anita
Anita is our highly experienced Diabetes Nurse Specialist and the cornerstone of our service. With almost 20 years in primary care in both New Zealand and the UK, she brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion. Anita holds advanced qualifications in diabetes management and established HMC’s first nurse-led diabetes clinic to ensure every patient can access fully funded, personalised care. She is passionate about empowering people to manage their diabetes with confidence and achieve their health goals.
Our Team Approach
Anita works alongside:
- Michele – Prescribing Pharmacist (medication optimisation and reviews)
- Liz – Health Coach (lifestyle, nutrition, and weight management support)
- Mengyi – Health Improvement Practitioner (mental wellbeing and access to services)
Together we provide a “one-stop shop” for diabetes care, always working in partnership with your GP.
What we offer
- Fully funded annual diabetes review
- Medication management and insulin titration
- Lifestyle support, Green Prescriptions, and weight management
- Funded podiatry for at-risk feet
- Referrals to dietitians and health psychologists
- Free trials of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
- Mental wellbeing support
At HMC, we recognise that managing diabetes isn’t always easy. Our holistic, whānau-centred approach means you’re supported every step of the way.
