Mana Tū

Diabetes is a long term condition that significantly impacts the lives of many whānau Māori. From the number of whānau it impacts, to the level of complications experienced, diabetes is far more prevalent for Māori than non-Māori.
Diabetes is complex, and requires a long-term, well thought-out response. National Hauora Coalition takes a holistic approach to supporting whānau struggling to manage type 2 diabetes.

Mana Tū was designed alongside patients with diabetes, clinicians, health service planners and Whānau Ora providers to improve the outcomes for whānau living with pre-diabetes and poorly controlled diabetes. The programme is underpinned by Whānau Ora, kaupapa Māori and mātauranga Māori approaches. Whānau involved in the Mana Tū programme are supported by a dedicated kaimanaaki (health navigator).

“I think it was perfect timing, when the kaimanaaki came to my aunty who was staying with me during that time. I think it was the way in which they approached it. Instead of excluding my aunty, the kaimanaaki actually included her. My aunty found it really beneficial for herself – so, it has had that rippling effect for her as well. She appreciated those visits.”