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From using beta cell therapy to finding ways to help cells survive, to how weight stigma is linked to poorer health in people with diabetes, here are some of the diabetes research developments announced in January 2026.

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02.02.2026

Diabetes UK In Your Area: Regional Events (England) February 2026

Here are some of the exciting Diabetes UK events coming up across England in February 2026, and how you c...

In this image, it is focused on a person's hands. They are pricking their finger to test their blood, in order to monitor their diabetes affected blood sugar levels.

22.05.2024

Over 42,000 under 40 living with type 2 diabetes across the North of E...

There are now more than 42,000 people under 40 living with type 2 diabetes in the North of England region...

Picture of Michael Cox at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mike can be seen holding his coat open, revealing a Together Type 1 hoodie. The hoodie is turquoise blue, under an orange coat. Mike is standing in front of a frozen wooden sign where you can see ice frozen sidewards where the wind has blown it. The rocky floor is covered in ice.

02.04.2024

Young Leader climbs Mount Kilimanjaro

One of our Young Leader's, Michael Cox, from Liverpool has reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, raisi...

North East and North Cumbria team members receiving a QiC Award in the category of Equality, Diversity and Health Equalities

19.02.2024

Diabetes technology transforms hundreds of lives in North East and Nor...

Diabetes technology has transformed the lives of more than 250 young people across the North East and Nor...

A healthcare professional (female) standing at a lectern and speaking into a microphone. There is a presentation behind her regarding diabetes advice.

22.12.2023

South Yorkshire event brings diabetes support and information to Rothe...

Our 'Diabetes and Me' event brought people living with diabetes together this month to offer support and ...

Adrian taking a selfie with a selfie stick, standing on his paddle board at the water's edge on a beach

27.03.2023

Cumbrian-raised Fundraiser paddleboards from Isle of Man back to homet...

Adrian Angell, a fundraiser from the Cumbrian coast, has paddle boarded over 36 miles in just eight hours...

The Nye family standing in front of a beach at sunset, smiling to camera

11.07.2022

Newton-Le-Willows family’s 40-mile journey for inspirational daughters

From left to right: Gareth, Cameron, Joanne, Megan and Gracie The Nye family will be taking on the 'Po...

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13.06.2022

Over 1 million people living with diabetes across the North of England

We're calling for action as stats show just 34% of those diagnosed with diabetes in the North are receivi...

05.05.2022

Cheshire teenager’s artwork showcased in Parliament as part of Diab...

A teenager from Elton shared a moving portrait of life with type 1 diabetes as part of an exhibition on t...

15.02.2022

Sheffield Pharmacist taking on 100 spin classes over 100 days for Diab...

Chloe Bullen is taking on the challenge to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes and the difficulties faced ...

Jane (left) and Diane (right) on the banks of the river Tyne at Wylam.

31.01.2022

Tyne Valley friends to start a type 1 diabetes peer support group

Diane Macfaden and Jane White, who between them have lived with type 1 diabetes for more than 100 years, ...

08.12.2021

Bradford District and Craven beating diabetes through ground-breaking ...

We have joined forces with Act as One, the health and care partnership for Bradford and Craven, to lead t...

25.10.2021

Leeds dietitian supporting people to live well with diabetes

Ellouise Simpson is a specialist diabetes dietitian supporting people living with diabetes in communities...

01.04.2021

Insulin and Me- 40 Years Living with Diabetes

Yvonne Browne, is the Improving Care Manager for Diabetes UK in the north west of England. She was diagno...

03.12.2020

Consultant wins Unsung Hero award for going above and beyond for patients

A consultant who helped a patient deal with their eating disorder as they struggled to manage their diabe...

06.08.2020

Inspirational Bolton grandmother wins Diabetes UK award

A grandmother who has gone above and beyond to raise awareness of diabetes across the Bolton area has bee...