Every day 50 New Zealanders are diagnosed with diabetes.
ALL ABOUT DIABETES
WHO gets it?
Historically Type 2 diabetes was most prevalent in men 45+, but it is becoming more and more common for men in all age groups, including teenagers and even children.
Chances of developing diabetes increase if you are overweight, not very active, and eat a lot of food high in fat or sugar.
Diabetes can run in your family. You are more at risk if you have a family member with diabetes, or if you are Maori, Pacific, or South Asian.
Chances of developing diabetes increase as you get older. One in 5 men over 65 will have diabetes.