Waitemata District Health Board is concerned too many Maori with diabetes are missing out on having annual check-ups.
The board has identified more than 1,500 Maori in Waitakere and North Shore cities with diabetes, but the number seeing their GP regularly falls below the Health Ministry's target.
Public health physician Tom Robinson told Waatea News that Maori are twice as likely as Pakeha to have diabetes.
However, there is strong evidence that people who have good care are much less likely to suffer complications. Dr Robinson says the Waitemata DHB is chasing up GPs to get them to encourage patients to come in for checks.
