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22 Dec 2021

22 December 2021 Personalised approach needed for diabetes prevention: study


An individualised, rather than universal approach is needed for effective diabet...

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17 Dec 2021

Ben Wheeler talks diabetes


Associate Professor Ben Wheeler talked with Leah Panapa at Magic Talk about diab...

25 Nov 2021

Researchers pinpoint best diet for type 2 diabetes weight loss


Low energy diets using formula meal replacements are the most effective for weig...

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19 Nov 2021

It's Sneaker Friday! EDOR is supporting this event for Diabetes Action Month


The Edgar Diabetes and Obesity Research Centre (EDOR) at the University of Otago...

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18 Nov 2021

Which diet is best for treating type 2 diabetes?


EDOR members Professor Mike Lean and Dr Andrew Reynolds have published a study o...

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03 Nov 2021

Join diabetes researchers in supporting Sneaker Friday


University staff are being encouraged to put their best foot forward to raise di...

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02 Nov 2021

Join us in supporting Sneaker Friday on 19 November


EDOR is supporting Sneaker Friday this November for Diabetes Action Month

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28 Sep 2021

It takes a village — addressing obesity and type 2 diabetes as a community


Dr Ole Schmiedel, EDOR board member and endocrinologist, calls for more work on...

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11 Aug 2021

Meet some of EDOR's postgraduate students


Meet some of EDOR's postgraduate students, who are conducting a range of researc...

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29 Jul 2021

EDOR members gain HRC funding for diabetes and obesity research


EDOR members have been successful in gaining research funds from the Health Rese...

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23 Jul 2021

EDOR members feature at ANZOS meeting


Professor Rachael Taylor and other EDOR members have contributed to the recent v...

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14 Jul 2021

Clinical researchers test artificial pancreas to improve diabetes management


EDOR member Associate Professor Ben Wheeler and his group are developing an arti...

Upcoming events

EDOR 20th anniversary symposium, Friday 24 November 2023, Hutton Theatre, Tūhura Otago Museum, Ōtepoti Dunedin.

Keynote Events

Transforming lives: 100 years of insulin, Thursday 24 November 2022, Parliament Grand Hall, Wellington.

World Sleep Day 2022, Friday 18 March 2022. Watch Professor Alister Neill present on the importance of sleep for health.

Economic and Social Cost of Type 2 Diabetes report launch, 15 March 2021, Parliament Grand Hall, Wellington.

From Evidence to Everyday: translating nutrition research for a healthy Aotearoa, Friday 20 September, Nordmeyer lecture theatre, University of Otago Wellington.

The 'cost' of sugar  forum featured an expert panel discussion, chaired by Kim Hill.  Listen to the Radio NZ recording of this lively and entertaining discussion.

The Diabesity Crisis: how can we make a difference? Symposium was held in March 2017.  View the videos to discover the latest research on diabetes and obesity.

Hot topics

Public Health Expert, a University of Otago blog, covers topical major health issues.
Research in Public Health, at the University of Otago. Read about other excellent research projects in public health.
Follow Dr Mike Rayner on twitter discussing the burden and prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Research Review

NZ Diabetes and Obesity Research Review features independent commentary by Professor Jeremy Krebs.

Our research projects

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