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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...
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...
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...
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...
03 Nov 2021
Join diabetes researchers in supporting Sneaker Friday
University staff are being encouraged to put their best foot forward to raise di...
02 Nov 2021
Join us in supporting Sneaker Friday on 19 November
EDOR is supporting Sneaker Friday this November for Diabetes Action Month
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...
11 Aug 2021
Meet some of EDOR's postgraduate students
Meet some of EDOR's postgraduate students, who are conducting a range of researc...
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...
23 Jul 2021
EDOR members feature at ANZOS meeting
Professor Rachael Taylor and other EDOR members have contributed to the recent v...
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...
Related Info
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
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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.