Whether has diabetes (excluding gestational diabetes) (HDIAP)

Latest release
Census of Population and Housing: Census dictionary
Reference period
2026

Definition

This variable shows whether a person has been told by a doctor or nurse that they have diabetes, excluding gestational diabetes. It does not show whether the person has more than one long-term health condition. 

Scope

All persons 

Categories

Code Category 
051 Has diabetes (excluding gestational diabetes) 
000 Does not have diabetes (excluding gestational diabetes) 
&&& Not stated 
VVV Overseas visitor 

Number of categories: 4 

See Understanding supplementary codes for more information. 

Question(s) from the Census form

Has the person been told by a doctor or nurse that they have any of these long-term health conditions?

How this variable is created

This variable is based on responses to the long-term health conditions question. It counts the number of people who selected 'Diabetes (excluding gestational diabetes)'.

History and changes

This variable was first collected in 2021.  

In 2026, the ‘Does not have diabetes (excluding gestational diabetes)’ category code was changed to 000. 

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