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"This Is
Your Life"
Key
Facts
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Born in
Christchurch and educated at Christ’s College, and University of
Otago Medical School.
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In 1957 he was
awarded a Fullbright Fellow to the United States of America – where
his interest in diabetes research was extended.
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Received a number
of honours and awards from around the world, including a CBE
(Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1988 for his
services to medicine.
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Held medical posts
(as Medical Registrar, Physician-in-Charge, Chairman, Lecturer,
Professor, Diabetologist) around the world, including: Royal Northern
Hospital, London; Harvard University Medical School, Massachusetts;
University of Geneva, Switzerland and University of Canterbury.
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Invited lecturer
and guest speaker at various symposiums and conferences in New Zealand
and overseas including Geneva, Frankfurt, Vancouver, New Delhi,
Singapore, Fiji etc.
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Foundation member
of Diabetes Christchurch, the first society in New Zealand for people
with diabetes and assisted in the establishment the first diabetes
education sector in Christchurch in 1977.
Professor Beaven is patron of Diabetes Christchurch Inc.
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Founding member of
the New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes who provide medical
advice to Diabetes New Zealand.
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Written nine books
and published over 250 articles and reports.
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Professor Beaven is
co-patron of Diabetes New Zealand with Lady Beattie.
"QUOTES
FROM FRIENDS"
“Professor
Beaven pioneered many of the developments in diabetes care in New Zealand.
He realised the burden that diabetes has on society, and will increasingly
have, decades before others in professional and government organisations.”
(Dr Alexander Graham Dawson)
“His
particular interest of diabetes is now a priority in the New Zealand
Health Strategy, however Prof Beaven’s involvement in this challenge
spans many decades, and started long before others recognized the future
impact that this condition would have on all New Zealanders. One of his
true interests…[has been] empowering people to manage their own
diabetes. He has devoted substantial voluntary commitment to Diabetes
Societies and local groups.
His
national, and indeed international, influence has extended beyond diabetes
and improving treatments for individuals to the public health approaches
motivating improvements in nutrition and physical activity. These have
influenced and contributed to present strategies for healthy eating and
healthy action, which my Ministry has contributed to developing with the
wider sector.” (Dr Karen O Poutasi, Director-General of Health, Ministry
of Health)
“In
establishing the Christchurch Diabetes Centre he forged a partnership
between health professionals (doctors, nurses, dietitians) and patients
represented by the Christchurch Diabetes Society (now Diabetes
Christchurch, a branch of Diabetes New Zealand). He has been the
‘founding father’ of the specialty of diabetes in New Zealand and has
generated enthusiasm in subsequent generations of diabetes specialists.”
(Dr Peter Moore, Clinical Director, Endocrine/Diabetes Services, Canterbury
District Health Board)
“Throughout
the years Professor Beaven has consistently championed the needs of people
with diabetes at all levels in society, through all available forms of
media, and at all levels of government. His encouragement and support of
ventures to empower people with the knowledge to improve their lifestyle
has added greatly to the health of this country.” (Liz Trow, Honorary Life Member Diabetes
Christchurch).
Pictured
below is Professor Phillip Home from (Newcastle), Professor Don Beaven and
Diabetes Christchurch Life Member Win Harris. Photo 2: Prof and Liz Trow.
Prof in his kitchen. Diabetes Life Education members honour Prof and Photo
4: Professor Don Beaven and wife Gillian.
 
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