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From research findings supporting SGLT-2 inhibitors as a first-choice type 2 treatment to a real-world study strengthening evidence for teplizumab in early type 1, here are some of the diabetes research developments announced in February 2026.

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26.08.2025

Viruses and type 1 diabetes: what we know so far

In type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Scientist...

14.08.2025

Groundbreaking immunotherapy drug teplizumab licensed in UK for delayi...

The first ever immunotherapy for type 1 diabetes has been licensed for use in the UK. The Medicines and H...

06.08.2025

Lab to life: tracking protein turnover to treat type 2

In this series, we’re bringing the exciting research that we’re funding from the Lab to Life. We chatted ...

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01.08.2025

Teplizumab benefits, remission and eating disorders and the power of r...

We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in July, and what the fin...

29.07.2025

Why Tackling Inequity Must be a Priority for Research Charities

A joint statement from Diabetes UK and the University of Oxford Centre for Research Equity.

18.07.2025

We are calling for more Research to help tackle Diabetes Inequities

We’re calling on researchers to drive forward research that leads to more inclusive, personalised and equ...

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14.07.2025

Hidden benefits of weight loss could open doors to new type 2 diabetes...

Our research has provided the most detailed picture yet of how weight loss improves health. The findings ...

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03.07.2025

Once-weekly insulin for type 2 and beta cell therapy for type 1: ADA R...

Every year, over 10,000 scientists meet up at the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions to ...

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16.06.2025

The silent start of type 1 diabetes

Lucy, our Head of Research Impact and Communications, shares the moment she was diagnosed with type 1 dia...

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27.05.2025

Type 2 prevention, gene therapy progress and heart protection for type...

We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in May, and what the find...

16.05.2025

£100 million pledge by the Bukhman Foundation to transform type 1 dia...

The Bukhman Foundation has today announced a historic £100 million pledge to fund groundbreaking research...

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02.05.2025

Lab to Life: protecting heart health of people with type 2 and foot ul...

In this series, we’re bringing the exciting research that we’re funding from the Lab to Life.

24.04.2025

Benefit of weight loss for type 2 and link between virus and type 1: R...

We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in April, and what the fi...

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26.03.2025

Type 2 molecular glue and pancreas architecture in type 1: Research hi...

We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in March, and what the fi...

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08.03.2025

International Women’s Day 2025: celebrating Professor Claire Meek's ...

This International Women's Day (8 March 2025), we're celebrating the work of Claire Meek, a Professor of ...

07.03.2025

Stigma, inequalities and early detection of type 1: DUKPC research hig...

Our Professional Conference (DUKPC) brings together experts to share the latest breakthroughs in diabetes...