It’s a little-known fact that diabetes is the leading cause of preventable blindness in New Zealand. That means 300,000 Kiwis living with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes are at risk of losing their vision.
Diabetes New Zealand’s biggest campaign, Diabetes Action Month, aims to raise awareness for the largest and fastest-growing condition in the country. This year, the charity’s campaign, which runs throughout November, focuses on eye health and highlights the importance of regular eye checks, and good blood glucose management