The Disease That Is Killing My Family: Part 1

Type 2 Diabetes is one of the most serious public health issues facing New Zealanders. What is it like for the people living with this disease, and how do we stop their children and grandchildren suffering the same fate?

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The Disease That Is Killing My Family: Part 2

Brian Kairau can't feel his feet. Years of Type 2 Diabetes has damaged the small blood vessels leavi...
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The Disease That Is Killing My Family: Part 3

At 52, former gang leader turned youth worker Brian Kairau has one more dream left: riding a Harley.
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The Disease That Is Killing My Family: Part 4

Type 2 Diabetes is now the leading cause of death in Samoa. It threatens to overwhelm the health sys...
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The Disease That Is Killing My Family: Part 5

For years we've been told to eat less and move more and that we are in control of what we eat; but p...