Rising numbers of Type 2 diabetes cases among New Zealand children
Monday 17 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
The number of New Zealand children diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes is increasing. While Type 1 was previously referred to as juvenile diabetes, specialists note that Type 2 is no longer limited to adults. Some children may be biologically predisposed to the condition, though new medicines could potentially lead to remission.