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.

Our goals are -

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.

Our Committee Members

Garry Dyet
Peter Mair
Mike Erceg
Mark Leydon
Damian Wiseman

To read more about our committee members - Click here.

If you would like more information about DESA, feel free to contact us.