Weight Management

Weight loss is hard to do and can be a sensitive issue for both the doctor and the patient. However, weight loss can be a very effective component of treatment. There are several strategies for losing weight.

The goal is weight loss of 5-10% of your starting weight. For example, someone with a starting weight of 110 kg) would have a target weight loss of 11 kg In some cases, weight management medications or (bariatric) surgery may be helpful. It is important to discuss this with your doctors.

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Healthy Lifestyle Supports for Adults

One-to-One Dietician Support

Private practice dietician - Healthpoint > Allied Services > Dietitian

Some GPs have access to a subsidised dietitian, or clients can refer themselves to a private practice dietitian at their own cost. Some medical insurance schemes will refund some dietitian fees.

Nutrition & Dietetic Clinic, University of Auckland - Auckland only

Appointments with a Student Dietitian, under supervision of a registered dietitian. Grafton Campus or via tele- health.
$10 for a health professional referral or $50 if self-referred. Free Parking

Physical Activity Programmes - some nutritional input

Please ask your GP/doctor to refer you for a green prescription or Self-referral (Auckland only)
Health and wellness programme for people wanting support and motivation to get active and improve their lifestyles. Green Prescription is delivered in various communities across Auckland and online

Nutrition Programmes

Healthy Babies / Healthy futures: Health and wellness programme for people wanting support and motivation to get active and improve their lifestyles. Green Prescription is delivered in various communities across Auckland and online

Diabetes Support

Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME): FREE group-based Living Well With Diabetes Workshop for people with pre/type 2 diabetes. One day session over 6 hours.
phone (09) 379 4022 or e-mail Saphiya@aucklandpho.co.nz for more details