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Is the wait time for insulin pump training reflected in publicly reported data on wait times for first specialist appointments, if not, why not?

Answered Question 17281 (2026)
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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Is the wait time for insulin pump training reflected in publicly reported data on wait times for first specialist appointments, if not, why not?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that wait times for insulin pump training is not reflected in publicly reported first specialist appointment (FSA) data because pump therapy is initiated through follow-up specialist care, not at the first appointment.