Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association of New Zealand (DESA NZ)

OUR GOALS

Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association of New Zealand (DESA NZ) exists to enhance the quality of life for people with diabetes, through exercise and physical fitness.

1.  Educate people of all ages with diabetes, and their health care providers, about the role of exercise in enhancing health

2.  Create opportunities for those with diabetes to participate in a broad range of recreational, sport and athletic activities

3.  Enhance self-care and self-management skills among sports-minded individuals with diabetes

4.  Promote networking, support and sharing of experiences among physically active people with diabetes

5.  Improve clinical skills among health professionals working with active individuals with diabetes

6.  Provide a forum for exchanging information and access to resources and role models

7.  DESA will act as the Diabetes and Exercise experts.

CONTACT

Garry Dyet
gdye@waipadc.govt.nz

Damian Wiseman
damian@uniquefitness.co.nz

Visit the DESA website www.desa.org.nz