Advanced Diabetes Refresher Course
This FREE course is run in partnership with University of Waikato and NZSSD.
A three week course that is designed for past participants of the Advanced Diabetes Management Course - but open to anyone interested in diabetes care updates.
Advanced Diabetes Refresher Course Registration of Interest
is now open!
You are welcome to complete an early registration of interest form.
Course start date to be confirmed
We suggest using a personal email as people often change employers during the course.
2026 Info & FAQ
Dates & Programme
Start date: to be confirmed
Programme will be added closer to the course start date.
Course Content
Webinars (Weeks 1-3):
Three webinars covering new diagnostic changes for type 2 diabetes and prediabetes
Updates on SGLT2 inhibitors
Updates on GLP-1 & GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists (Semaglutide & Terzepatide)
Insulin access and availability changes
Updates on Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) and Insulin Pumps with Automated Insulin Delivery (AID)
Updates on cardiovascular risk management & diabetes complication management
Each webinar will include case studies & live Q&A. There will be recordings available.
CME
The course will be endorsed by RNZCGP & College of Nurses Aotearoa. Our intention is to provide 5 hours of CME.
Once you’ve completed all webinars and MCQs, you will be able to download a certificate.
Fellows of RNZCGP will need to provide their MCNZ number to have their CME automatically uploaded at the end of the course.
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2025 Webinars
Feel free to watch last years Advanced Diabetes Management Course recordings.
Webinar 1 - May 5th 2025
Planned and upcoming changes in the management of diabetes in Aotearoa NZ
- including the T2 management algorithm
Watch now (long) Mon 05/05/2025
Watch now (short) Thurs 08/05/2025
Webinar 2 - May 12th 2025
Lifestyle management + role of ‘old’ non-insulin glucose lowering therapies – focus on metformin, vildagliptin, pioglitazone + acarbose
Watch now (longer) Mon 12/05/2025
Webinar 3 - May 19th 2025
‘New’ non-insulin glucose lowering therapies – focus on empagliflozin, dulaglutide + liraglutide
Watch now (longer) Mon 19/05/2025
Watch now (shorter) Thurs 22/05/2025
Webinar 4 - May 26th 2025
Sulfonylureas, insulin + management of hypoglycaemia
Watch now (longer) 26/05/2025
Watch now (shorter) 29/05/2025
Webinar 5 - June 9th 2025
Role of continuous glucose monitoring + HbA1c & management of hypertension + dyslipidaemia
Watch now (longer) 09/06/2025
Watch now (shorter) 12/06/2025
Webinar 6 - June 16th 2025
Management of complications related to diabetes
Watch now (longer) 16/06/2025
Watch now (shorter) 19/06/2025
Webinar 7 - June 23rd 2025
Diabetes and sick day management, pregnancy + driving
Watch now (longer) 23/06/2025
Watch now (shorter) 26/06/2025
Webinar 8 June 30th 2025
Screening for diabetes + management of prediabetes, non-type 2 diabetes + diabetes in youth
Watch now (longer) 30/06/2025
Watch now (shorter) 03/07/2025
2025 Mentoring & Guest Presenters
Mentoring week 1.
Guest Speaker - Ophthalmologist
Dr Ben Wilkinson
Monday 14 July, 2025 - 7pm
Mentoring week 1.
Guest Speaker - Dietitian
Celeste Tarne
Thursday 17 July, 2025 - 1pm
Mentoring week 2.
Case Studies
NP Bryan Gibbison
Monday July 21 2025 at 7pm
Mentoring week 2.
Guest Speaker -
MSD Disability Allowance Applications
Sonja Eriksen,
Thursday July 24 2025 at 1pm
Mentoring week 3.
Case Studies
NP Bryan Gibbison
Monday July 28 2025 at 7pm
Mentoring week 3.
Guest Speakers - Diabetes NP & CNS (Insulin & CGM)
Bryan Gibbison & Rachael Sampson
Thursday July 31 2025 at 1pm
Mentoring week 4.
Case Studies
NP Bryan Gibbison
Monday August 4 2025 at 7pm
Mentoring week 4.
Guest Speaker - Podatrist
Claire O’Shea
Thursday August 7 2025 at 1pm
Mentoring week 5.
Case Studies
NP Bryan Gibbison
Monday August 11 2025 at 7pm
Mentoring week 5.
Guest Speakers - Psychiatrist & Psychologist
Dr Colin Patrick & Chantelle Bond
Thursday August 14 2025 at 1pm
Mentoring week 6.
Case Studies
NP Bryan Gibbison
Monday August 18 2025 at 7pm
Mentoring week 6.
Guest Speakers - Kaiawhina & Lived experience
Siva Patea
Thursday August 21 2025 at 1pm
Mentoring week 7.
Case Studies
NP Bryan Gibbison
Monday August 25 2025 at 7pm
Mentoring week 7.
Pharmacist Prescriber
Helen Morton
Thursday August 28 2025 at 1pm
Mentoring week 8.
Case Studies
NP Bryan Gibbison
Monday September 1 2025 at 7pm
Mentoring week 8.
Exercise Professional
Kris Tynan
Thursday September 4 2025 at 1pm




