OTHER SERVICES

• Telephone Support

Members are always welcome to pop in for a coffee or call us for information, advice and any of your Diabetes enquiries. 

• Needle Disposal

Unfortunately as at December 2023, Diabetes Christchurch is unable to dispose of sharps. Please talk to your Community Pharmacy as many have a contract to provide disposal. We can still sell approved sharps containers.

• Podiatry Days

Our Podiatrist visits once or twice every month on a Tuesday to offer discounted toe nail clipping and foot care services. Sessions cost $52.00 for members or $70.00 for non members. A n initial appointment is $70 for a member or $85 for non member. Please phone 03 925 9972 to book an appointment, but remember they are in high demand and it may be a couple of months before the first double appontment becomes available..

• Medical Device Assistance

Our staff are always happy to help if you have any issues with your CGM,  glucose meter, insulin pen or finger pricker. Our service is free to Members and we offer free batteries instore for Caresens Meters,  or assistance on how to use all your devices including Libre, LinX and Dexcom CGM.

Please note we are unable to replace your faulty meter or CGM – if you have a Caresens meter you suspect is not working correctly please call 0800 458 267 to discuss the issue and possible replacement with the company direct. 

For Libre assistance please call 0800106 100 option 2