SolitaAccredited Diabetes Nurse Specialist
Private Diabetes Clinic
Aotearoa Diabetes Collective provides personalised specialist diabetes care for adults and children living with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and other types of diabetes.
See our friendly, experienced diabetes clinicians in Hamilton, Thames or Tauranga, or book an online appointment from anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Are you a healthcare professional? Please click below to refer a patient to ADC for specialist diabetes care.
How can we help with your diabetes?
Our team of specialist diabetes clinicians offers friendly, judgement-free support with day-to-day diabetes management, medicines, diabetes technology, nutrition and other aspects of living with diabetes.
Whether you’re looking for advice on a specific concern or ongoing care, we’ll take the time to understand what you need and agree on the next steps together.
Have questions about appointments or how ADC works? Read our frequently asked questions or get in touch.
Newly diagnosed & ongoing diabetes care
Support if you’re newly diagnosed, living with prediabetes, or would like more help with your diabetes.
We can review your overall diabetes health, including blood pressure, cholesterol, heart and stroke risk, and diabetes-related complications such as kidney, eye, foot, digestive or sexual health concerns.
We can also provide focused support when your diabetes needs change - for example, adjusting to a new diagnosis, managing diabetes distress or burnout, or working towards glucose or HbA1c targets before surgery.
Together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you, support your family, whānau or carers where helpful, coordinate care with your GP, hospital diabetes service or other healthcare professionals, and refer you to other specialist services where needed.
Medicines, insulin & weight management
Support with diabetes medicines and insulin, including medication reviews, starting or adjusting insulin, reducing the risk of frequent or severe hypos and managing fear of hypoglycaemia.
We can also support weight management, including reviewing treatment options such as GLP-1 medicines where clinically appropriate.
Our prescribing clinicians can prescribe diabetes medicines and arrange relevant blood tests when needed.
Diabetes technology
We can help with choosing, starting and getting the most from diabetes technology, including continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin pumps and automated insulin delivery (AID) systems.
We can help with changing technology, managing alarms, skin reactions, diabetes technology burnout, and adapting technology around exercise and everyday life. We can also help find options that better suit individual needs, including for neurodivergent people, people with disabilities, or anyone finding diabetes technology difficult or overwhelming.
Our team works with a wide range of diabetes technology, including YpsoPump with CamAPS FX or Liberty, Tandem t:slim X2 with Control-IQ, Medtronic and Medtrum Nano insulin pumps, and Dexcom G7, Dexcom ONE+, Libre 2 Plus, Libre 3 Plus and CareSens Air CGMs. We can also support people using unfunded insulin pumps and open-source AID systems, such as Trio and Android APS.
Food & nutrition
Practical, personalised nutrition support from our Registered Dietitians or Registered Nutritionist, including carbohydrate counting, food flexibility and making food choices that work for you and your diabetes.
We can also help with using diabetes technology around meals and eating, managing highs or hypos when eating patterns change, and developing a healthy relationship with food and your body.
Pregnancy planning & postnatal diabetes care
Specialist diabetes support for all people planning a pregnancy, and postnatal follow up after your baby is born.
We provide preconception diabetes care for all people (including men), to review diabetes medicines and technology, and other aspects of diabetes that may affect reproductive and pregnancy health.
After your baby is born, we can support you with diabetes management while breastfeeding and adjusting to changing insulin or medicine needs. After gestational diabetes, we can provide a postnatal diabetes review, including relevant blood tests and support with your ongoing health.
Diabetes care during pregnancy is usually provided by your local specialist hospital diabetes-in-pregnancy services.
Children, young people & rangatahi
Specialist diabetes care for children, young people and rangatahi, with paediatric expertise and care that reflects their age, stage and individual needs.
We work alongside parents, whānau and their wider healthcare team, and can support changing diabetes needs as children grow and move through school, adolescence and different stages of life.
We can adapt diabetes education and support for neurodivergent young people and those with additional learning, communication or support needs.
We can also provide education and support for schools, Early Childhood Education (ECE) services and other care providers.
Meet our specialist clinical team
As an ADC client, you’ll have a main clinician who gets to know you, your diabetes and what matters to you. They’ll draw on the expertise of our wider clinical team when needed and work alongside your GP, hospital diabetes service and other healthcare providers. Where appropriate, they can also connect you with other specialists. Our clinicians offer online appointments across Aotearoa, with in-person appointments available in Hamilton, Thames and Tauranga.
"ADC helped me with my diabetes by listening to what was important to me, informing me of my choices and then making real changes. These changes have already made a difference to my day-to-day life. Beyond impressed."
Client testimonial
"I absolutely love the support and service I’ve received from my specialist nurse at the Aotearoa Diabetes Collective! The understanding, care, and time that my nurse has put into helping me achieve my goals and reclaim my confidence in managing my diabetes has been incredible."
Client testimonial
Services and fees
You might see us once for advice and a clear plan, or want more regular support with your diabetes. There’s no obligation to continue beyond your first appointment. If you’d like ongoing care, we offer individual follow-up appointments and a subscription. We also support people seeking clarification about their diabetes diagnosis and people wanting to start an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery.
If you’re unsure where to start, get in touch. We’re happy to talk through the options and help you decide what support might suit you.
For new ADC clients
Initial Appointment
$229
Your first appointment gives us time to understand your diabetes, review your current care and talk about what matters to you. Together, we’ll agree on a plan for what happens next.
What's included
A comprehensive diabetes assessment and personalised clinical recommendations
Review of relevant health information and blood tests, where needed
A clinical letter and communication with your healthcare team
Referrals to other specialist services where appropriate
In-person appointments in Hamilton, Thames or Tauranga, or online anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand
For existing ADC clients
60-minute follow-up appointment
$199
A comprehensive follow-up to review your diabetes care and progress in more detail. We’ll discuss what’s working for you and agree on any changes to your care.
What's included
Comprehensive review of your diabetes care and progress
Review and adjustment of your treatment plan, where needed
A clinical letter and communication with your healthcare team
Referrals to other specialist services where appropriate
In-person appointments in Hamilton, Thames or Tauranga, or online anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand
30-minute follow-up appointment
$149
A focused follow-up appointment for a specific aspect of your diabetes care, treatment or progress. We’ll discuss your questions and agree on the next steps.
What's included
Focused review of a specific aspect of your diabetes care or progress
Review and adjustment of your treatment plan, where needed
A clinical letter and communication with your healthcare team, where needed
In-person appointments in Hamilton, Thames or Tauranga, or online anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand
Diabetes care subscription plan
$25 / week
For ongoing specialist diabetes care and support, with regular appointments with your ADC clinician and extra support between appointments when needed.
What's included
Four follow-up appointments per year with your ADC clinician
Additional support between appointments by phone consultation or remote review
Repeat prescriptions at no additional cost for diabetes-related medicines and items
Urgent phone support seven days a week, with access to a Diabetes Nurse Specialist through ADC’s dedicated 0800 number
Pay weekly, fortnightly, monthly or annually by direct debit
Available to existing ADC clients when clinically appropriate. Talk to your ADC clinician about whether subscription care could suit you.
Insulin Pump Start
Insulin pump start
$2,149
Includes your initial appointment
Specialist diabetes care for people moving from insulin injections to an insulin pump.
Starting a pump can feel like a big step. We’ll guide you through the process at your pace, with support as you get used to your new pump.
What's included
Initial appointment
Follow-up consultations over 4-6 weeks as you get established with your pump
Special Authority applications and prescriptions, where required
Clinical letters and communication with your usual healthcare team
Coordination of your technical insulin pump training
Personalised clinical education for starting and managing your insulin pump
Individualised pump resources and plans, including sick-day guidance, provided digitally and/or in print
Urgent phone support seven days a week
In-person appointments in Hamilton, Thames or Tauranga, or online anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand
Your privacy. We’ll use your information to arrange your appointment and provide diabetes care. Read our Privacy Statement to see how we collect, use and protect it.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see ADC if I already attend a hospital diabetes service?
Yes. You can see ADC alongside your usual hospital diabetes service. Many people come to us for additional specialist diabetes care or support while continuing to see their hospital team. We’ll work alongside your existing healthcare team and keep them informed about your care.
Do I still need to see my GP?
Yes. It’s important to stay connected with your GP. ADC is a specialist diabetes service, not a general practice, so your GP will continue to look after your wider health needs. We work alongside your GP and will keep them informed about your diabetes care.
Can I refer myself?
Yes. You can refer yourself to ADC — you don’t need a referral from your GP or another healthcare professional. Simply fill out our self-referral form and we’ll be in touch.
If you prefer, you can also ask your GP, nurse or specialist to refer you.
Can I claim my appointment through health insurance?
Some health insurance policies may cover all or part of the cost of private diabetes care. Cover varies depending on your insurer, policy and the type of appointment or clinician you see.
We recommend checking with your insurer before your appointment. You’ll pay ADC directly and can use your receipt to make a claim with your insurer if your policy provides cover.
Which appointment should I choose?
If you’re new to ADC, start with a 60-minute Initial Appointment. This gives us time to understand your diabetes, review your current care and make a plan with you.
If you’re already an ADC client, choose a 60-minute follow-up for a more comprehensive review, or a 30-minute follow-up for a focused concern or specific aspect of your diabetes care.
If you’re unsure, get in touch and we can help you decide.
Can I have an online appointment?
Yes. ADC offers online appointments anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as in-person appointments.
Where can I attend an in-person appointment?
You can see us in person in Hamilton, Thames or Tauranga, or have an online appointment from anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand.
What happens before my first appointment?
Before your first appointment, we’ll send you a short form to help us prepare and make the most of your time with us. We may also arrange relevant blood tests and contact your usual healthcare team for information about your diabetes care, where needed.
What if I need to cancel or change my appointment?
We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice, or missed appointments, may incur the full consultation fee.
Do you see children?
Yes. ADC provides specialist diabetes care for children, young people and rangatahi. Children are usually seen by our Nurse Practitioner, who has paediatric expertise. Older children and teenagers can see most members of our clinical team.
Can ADC prescribe diabetes medicines and arrange blood tests?
Yes. All of our clinicians are prescribers and can prescribe diabetes medicines and arrange relevant blood tests when needed as part of your diabetes care.
We’ll work alongside your GP, hospital diabetes service and other healthcare professionals, and keep them informed about your care where appropriate.
Can ADC support diabetes care in a rest home or residential care setting?
Yes. We can review diabetes care for people living in rest homes or other residential care settings and provide specialist diabetes advice to support their individual needs.
We can also work with family, whānau, carers and healthcare providers involved in their care.
Can ADC help me prepare for an immigration medical?
Yes. If diabetes is relevant to your immigration medical, we can review your diabetes care and help you prepare the clinical information that may be required.
Please get in touch before booking so we can understand what information or documentation you need and confirm how we can help.
Can ADC help with diabetes requirements for commercial or heavy-vehicle licences?
Yes. We can provide diabetes assessment and support for people who need to meet medical requirements for commercial or heavy-vehicle driving, including Class 2–5 licence requirements.
Please get in touch before booking so we can confirm what assessment or documentation you need and make sure we can provide the right support.
How does the private clinic support ADC’s charitable work?
Aotearoa Diabetes Collective is a registered charity. Income from our private clinic helps support our wider charitable work, including free diabetes resources and education for people with diabetes, whānau and healthcare professionals across Aotearoa New Zealand.
It also helps us create Sweet As! The Diabetes Podcast, sharing real stories, honest experiences, expert insights and practical conversations to help challenge diabetes stigma and misinformation. Check out our latest episodes here.