Diabetes in New Zealand

Get Checked Programme

What is it?

The Get Checked programme is funded by the Ministry of Health and ensures that every New Zealander with diabetes can have a free annual check up with their GP or GP practice nurse.

The objectives of the programme are to:

• systematically screen for the risk factors and complications of diabetes to promote early detection and intervention
• agree on an updated treatment plan for each person with diabetes
• update the information in the diabetes register used as a basis for clinical audit and planning improvements to diabetes services in the area
• prescribe treatment and refer for specialist or other care if appropriate.

More information can be found on the Diabetes New Zealand website - Get Checked Programme.

System Upgrades

The information systems used in the programme are being upgraded in December 2007.

Questions and answers on this upgrade for Primary Health Organisations and general practices are provided below:

• Get Checked System Upgrade Questions and Answers

Page last updated: 6 November 2007