Type 2 diabetes nutrition care · New Zealand

Type 2 diabetes diet support with Indian food in New Zealand

For adults with type 2 diabetes living in New Zealand who want rice, roti and family meals to fit their care plan. Three or six months of online support, with a written food plan within 2 working days and follow-ups on New Zealand time.

NZD 629for 3 months, or NZD 1,198 for 6 months

Programmes
3 or 6 months, online
Written plan
Within 2 working days
Languages
English, Kannada, Tamil or Telugu
Fees
From NZD 629

Before you book

Is a type 2 diabetes programme right for you?

It suits you if

  • Your GP or specialist has diagnosed your type 2 diabetes and you are 18 or older
  • You want to keep rice, roti and family meals, cooked with food from New Zealand supermarkets and Indian grocers
  • You take tablets or insulin and want meals that fit your GP and care team’s advice
  • You want help planning fasts, festivals and eating out

Speak to your GP first if

  • You have type 1 diabetes or diabetes in pregnancy: this needs your specialist team
  • You often have low sugar readings, or very high readings
  • You feel very thirsty, pass a lot of urine or lose weight without trying
  • You want to reduce or stop medicines: only your doctor should change them

DietXP helps with food. Diagnosis, tests and medicines stay with your GP and specialists.

From message to plan

How your type 2 diabetes programme works

  1. Message us on WhatsAppTell us you live in New Zealand, which programme interests you and a good time to talk. You do not need to share reports in the first message.
  2. Confirm and payWe confirm your expert, appointment times and the fee in NZD in writing, then send the payment details.
  3. Your first consultationAn online call with Chandan about your sugar readings, medicines, meals and routine, at a time that suits you in New Zealand.
  4. Your plan, then follow-upsYour written food plan arrives within 2 working days. Follow-ups on New Zealand time, 3 in Core and 6 in Extended, review how it is going and adjust the plan.

Programmes and fees in New Zealand

Type 2 diabetes programmes and fees in New Zealand

Both programmes start with a first consultation and a written food plan within 2 working days. Choose three or six months of follow-ups, with fees in NZD.

Core

3 months

NZD 629

Total programme fee

  • First consultation and a written food plan within 2 working days
  • 3 scheduled follow-ups on New Zealand time to review and adjust your plan
  • WhatsApp support during agreed hours
  • Indian meal ideas using food from New Zealand supermarkets and Indian grocers
Book Core on WhatsApp

Extended

6 months

NZD 1,198

Total programme fee

  • Everything in Core
  • 6 scheduled follow-ups on New Zealand time to review and adjust your plan
  • Priority WhatsApp support during agreed hours
  • A nutrition progress assessment at 90 days
  • A full nutrition progress report at 180 days
Book Extended on WhatsApp

How to pay: after we confirm your booking in writing, we send the payment details for your fee in NZD on WhatsApp or by email.

Follow-ups: your follow-up schedule and WhatsApp hours are agreed with you when you join, on New Zealand time. WhatsApp support is not an instant or emergency service.

These are the full prices in NZD: nothing is added when you pay, and any GST that applies is included. Payment goes to DietXP in India, so your bank may add a cross-border fee. Nutrition support does not replace local medical care.

  • Cancelling: If you cancel before your first appointment, we refund the full fee. If you cancel later, we refund the part of the programme you have not used. If we have to cancel an appointment, you can choose a new time or a refund for it. This does not limit your rights under New Zealand consumer law.
  • Provided by: NUTRI SPACE (DietXP), 99/5C, Devpuri, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh 250002, India. support@dietxp.com, +91 90455 60007.
Chandan Kumar

Who you will talk to

Chandan Kumar

Clinical nutritionist · DietXP expert

Chandan is a clinical nutritionist with an MSc in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition from Manipal. He contributes to DietXP’s nutrition education, with an emphasis on helping people understand food choices in everyday life.

Chandan has an MSc in Dietetics and Applied Nutrition from Manipal, India, and works from India. He is not registered with the New Zealand Dietitians Board.

He speaks English, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu. If you would prefer Hindi, tell us when you message us.

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Diabetes care in New Zealand

Type 2 diabetes and Indian food in New Zealand

Health New Zealand data show that the Indian community has the second-highest rate of diabetes in the country: 105.7 per 1,000 people in 2025 (age-standardised), about three times the rate for European and other groups.

Alongside your GP

In New Zealand your GP diagnoses and manages the condition. For some conditions your GP or specialist can refer you to a free hospital or community dietitian, though places are limited in most regions. For free health advice at any time, call Healthline on 0800 611 116. DietXP is a private service from India and is not funded by Health New Zealand.

Indian food in New Zealand

Indian people are now New Zealand’s third-largest ethnic group, and Auckland suburbs such as Sandringham and Papatoetoe have well-stocked Indian grocers. We plan around seasonal produce, packed lunches and family meals.

Practical details

  • New Zealand is 6½ hours ahead of India, or 7½ hours in daylight saving time.
  • Fees are in NZD and are the full amount you pay.
  • In an emergency call 111. For free health advice call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

Bring your HbA1c and GP plan

Share your latest HbA1c, your medicines and any advice from your GP or practice nurse. We plan portions and meal combinations around them and never change medicines.

Nutrition education and practical food support. Diagnosis, medicines and medical treatment stay with your treating team.

Getting ready

What to have ready for your first consultation

You do not need to send reports before booking. We tell you how to share them before your first consultation.

  • Your latest HbA1c (in mmol/mol) and glucose readings in mmol/L
  • Results from your GP or specialist, or from your patient portal
  • Your medicines, including insulin doses and timings
  • Any low sugar episodes: when they happened and what you had eaten
  • What you eat on a usual day, including tea, snacks and sweets

Type 2 diabetes support in New Zealand: your questions answered

Do I have to stop eating rice or roti?

Not automatically. Portions, meal combinations and your individual care plan matter. Your DietXP nutritionist and your treating team can help you work through what is appropriate for you.

How much do the type 2 diabetes programmes cost in New Zealand?

Core (3 months) is NZD 629 and Extended (6 months) is NZD 1,198. These are the full prices, with nothing added when you pay.

What does each programme include?

Both start with a first consultation and a written food plan within 2 working days. Core adds 3 scheduled follow-ups and WhatsApp support during agreed hours. Extended adds 6 follow-ups, priority WhatsApp support, a nutrition progress assessment at 90 days and a full progress report at 180 days.

How do I pay?

After we confirm your booking in writing, we send the payment details on WhatsApp or by email. You pay the fee in NZD; payment goes to DietXP in India, so your bank may add a cross-border fee.

When will I get my written plan?

Within 2 working days of your first consultation. Your follow-ups, booked on New Zealand time, then review how it is going and adjust the plan.

Which languages can I use?

English, Kannada, Tamil or Telugu, with Chandan. If you would prefer Hindi, tell us when you message us and we will tell you the options.

What time are the sessions?

New Zealand is 6½ hours ahead of India, or 7½ hours in daylight saving time. We book a time that suits you.

Can I reduce or stop diabetes medicines?

Only your prescribing clinician should change medicines. Do not reduce or stop them because you start a nutrition programme or see a different glucose reading.

Is fasting or a very low-carbohydrate diet required?

No. Major changes to meals or fasting can affect glucose and may be unsafe with insulin or some medicines. Discuss them with your treating team before making changes.

Is this suitable for type 1 or pregnancy diabetes?

No. This programme is for adults with type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes and diabetes in pregnancy need support from the appropriate specialist team.

Should I keep my diabetes check-ups?

Yes. Keep your GP or nurse reviews, HbA1c tests and eye and foot checks. DietXP adds help with everyday Indian meals between visits.

Is this funded by Health New Zealand?

No. DietXP is a private online service from India. For some conditions your GP can refer you to a free hospital or community dietitian, and you can use DietXP alongside that.

Can my family join?

Yes. The person who cooks or helps with meals is welcome on your calls, whether they live in New Zealand or in India. If you are contacting us for someone else, please let them know. We ask for their agreement before we discuss their health.

What happens when my programme ends?

You can finish there or ask about continuing. We explain the options and the fee before you book anything new.

Your GP stays in charge

Keep following your clinician’s glucose-monitoring and low-glucose plan. Seek urgent local help for severe symptoms. We do not change medicines or manage glucose emergencies, and we do not claim to reverse or cure diabetes.

In an emergency call 111. For free health advice call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

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Book your type 2 diabetes programme

Message us on WhatsApp with a good time to talk. We confirm your expert, the times and the fee in NZD in writing before you pay.

This is not an emergency service. In an emergency call 111.

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