thousands of patient records reveal who’s being left behind
- Written by Lynne Chepulis, Associate Professor, Health Sciences, University of Waikato
Getty ImagesFor the tens of thousands of New Zealanders who live with type 2 diabetes, managing the chronic condition can start to feel like keeping score.
A patient is given a list of numbers by their doctor. Blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are tracked closely, with targets designed to reduce the risk of complications such as...





