Help us grow the impact of our work
You can help us forge ahead in many ways.
- Make a donation
- Donate in memory of a loved one
- Donate in place of a gift (for Christmas or other special occasion)
Donate online with your credit card (through the Alumni office)
Contact us with any enquiries:
diabetes@otago.ac.nz
Support health research
Hear why EDOR benefactor Sir Eion Edgar chose to support health research:
Sir Eion Edgar's story, Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (3min33sec)
Fundraising on our behalf
As an individual, or group, if you have an idea about how you would like to help raise funds please contact us at the first opportunity.
diabetes@otago.ac.nz
Raising awareness about our work
If you have an idea about how we can share our research please be in touch.
diabetes@otago.ac.nz
Edgar Diabetes and Obesity Research poster
A snapshot of EDOR research and impact during our first decade:
Diabetes research garners support
High fibre benefits those with diabetes
EDOR researchers have found that high-fibre diets are a key aspect of diabetes management.
Development of diabetes supplement
Walking the talk to raise funds for diabetes
Sleep intervention works long-term to prevent childhood obesity
New technology for diabetic teenagers
Read about this world-first trial in teenagers with type 1 diabetes.
World Diabetes Day 14 November 2014
See what we got up to and check out our useful handouts.
World Diabetes Day
Diabetes awareness in the community
Dietitian Kiri Sharp measures blood glucose at a charity auction in Palmerston.
"Moo-tivated by research"
East Otago farmers Jim and Rhonda Thomson were "moo-tivated" to raise over $9,000 for diabetes research by auctioning yearling cattle.
Charity Auction flyer (PDF 205KB)
Researchers walk the talk
Let them eat cake - but served in healthy portions. Keely McGlynn serves special guests at her cafe Coffee Dot.
