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Our scientists discover early trigger of diabetic eye disease
Our researchers have identified a key protein that triggers the earliest stages of diabetic retinopathy.
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From the world's first clinical practice guideline for diabetes distress, to fully closed loop systems showing benefits for people with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, here are some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in September.
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23.10.2025
New 'My Type 1 Info' resource launches for young people with type 1 in...
'My Type 1 Info' is a brand new resource available for children and young people with type 1 diabetes to ...
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14.10.2025
New gene therapy shows promise for preventing kidney damage in diabetes
Our researchers have shown that a pioneering gene therapy can reduce early signs of kidney damage in mice...
Research and new developments
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23.10.2025
Our scientists discover early trigger of diabetic eye disease
Our researchers have identified a key protein that triggers the earliest stages of diabetic retinopathy.
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14.10.2025
New gene therapy shows promise for preventing kidney damage in diabetes
Our researchers have shown that a pioneering gene therapy can reduce early signs of kidney damage in mice...
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03.10.2025
Diabetes distress guideline and fully closed loop benefits: Research h...
In this series we take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced recently, ...
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30.09.2025
Three existing drugs show promise to slow type 1 diabetes in people ne...
New results from three major clinical trials have found that existing medicines could help protect surviv...
Healthy living and emotional wellbeing
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20.08.2025
We welcome new NICE plans to widen access to newer type 2 diabetes med...
We welcome long-awaited draft guidance from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) t...
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15.08.2025
Novo Nordisk to withdraw Levemir insulin – here's what you need to know
The drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk has announced it will withdraw Levemir insulin in all forms by the end...
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17.01.2025
How people with diabetes can benefit from the Priority Services Register
In the winter months cold snaps can see temperatures drop below freezing in the UK, but a free support se...
Policy and campaigning news
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11.08.2025
86% of people with type 1 and 75% of people with type 2 experience jud...
Our new stigma research looks at diabetes stigma at scale across the UK. With blame, shame and stigma sta...
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03.07.2025
Our response to the government's 10 Year Health Plan
On Thursday 3 July the government published its 10 Year Health Plan, setting out its ambition to rebuild ...
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25.06.2025
Government announces £2.2 billion to go to NHS services in deprived a...
We welcome the announcement on Wednesday by Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social C...
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14.11.2024
Let’s talk about diabetes representation in film and TV
Marti Stelling, 22, from Sheffield, is an MA Journalism student at the University of Sheffield. She has f...
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08.08.2024
Teen Develops Diabetes Education Game on Roblox
Teenager Vincent created a diabetes education game on Roblox to help children understand and manage the c...
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29.08.2024
Adapting to university life when you live with type 1 diabetes
Lilly, one of our young leaders, tells us what it's like to live with type 1 diabetes at university, and ...
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20.08.2024
Bexhill man takes on walking challenge to raise funds
A product developer from Bexhill-on-Sea in East Sussex is taking on the challenge of walking London’s ico...
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