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Which districts, if any, offer free training for people with type 1 diabetes to learn how to use an insulin pump?

Answered Question 17294 (2026)
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Asked by

Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • Which districts, if any, offer free training for people with type 1 diabetes to learn how to use an insulin pump?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that all education on managing a funded insulin pump is free to patients as part of Pharmac's funding criteria.