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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in September 2026, and what the findings could mean for people living with or affected by diabetes.

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05.10.2026

Novo Nordisk to withdraw Levemir insulin – here's what you need to know

30.09.2026

Prescriptions for most BD and some NovoFine insulin pen needles are ch...

31.07.2026

New national report shines light on care of children and young adults ...

The NHS England GIRFT report presents key recommendations and practical steps on how to provide high-qual...

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23.07.2026

Over 6 in 10 people have not checked their type 2 diabetes risk, our r...

In partnership with Tesco, we surveyed 2,000 people to get an insight into people’s understanding and awa...

20.07.2026

We’re looking to improve gestational diabetes care during and after ...

We’re working on an initiative to improve gestational diabetes care during and after pregnancy by deepeni...

18.06.2026

Alex McIntyre MP discusses his determination to break down diabetes st...

Alex McIntyre, the MP for Gloucester, shares his experience of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and r...

18.06.2026

New Mental Health Strategy for England – Have your say by 10 July

The Government is currently consulting on a new Mental Health Strategy for England which covers both adul...

03.06.2026

We welcome NICE guidance for 'pregnancy specific' hybrid closed loop s...

We welcome new draft guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) that reco...

28.05.2026

Type 2 diabetes rises twice as fast in younger women compared to older...

Our new data shows type 2 diabetes is rising twice as fast in women under the age of 40 compared to women...

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10.03.2026

MPs debate type 1 diagnosis and testing

On Monday 9 March 2026, a debate in Westminster on Lyla’s Law shone a powerful light on the need for earl...

18.02.2026

We welcome NICE guidelines expanding access to newer and more effectiv...

We welcome new guidance from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) that mark an imp...

06.01.2026

We welcome the junk food advertising ban across the UK

We welcome the introduction of UK-wide restrictions on junk food advertising, a key step towards tackling...

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25.11.2025

Incorrect readings warning over some FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle L...

People across the UK who use the FreeStyle Libre 3 or FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors have been warned tha...

07.11.2025

New DVLA rules mean bus, coach and lorry drivers with diabetes can use...

The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will now allow people with diabetes who hold Group 2 lice...

20.10.2025

Our response to serious supply issues of drugs for people with type 2 ...

05.12.2024

Owen Mumford to discontinue Autopen insulin pens – here's what you n...

The medical device manufacturer Owen Mumford has announced that it will stop producing its Autopen range ...