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

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10.03.2021

We’re working with you to help people with diabetes age well

Over 1.3 million people who have diabetes in the UK are over 70, but there’s currently very little resear...

05.03.2021

New research shows drug delays type 1 diagnosis by three years

This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of insulin, but a century later, it remains the...

02.03.2021

Diabetes UK fellows eligible for Academy of Medical Science mentoring ...

Harry Keen Intermediate Clinical and RD Lawrence fellows are eligible to sign up to the Academy of Medica...

02.03.2021

New initiative allows Diabetes UK researchers to easily share their work

As a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC), Diabetes UK researchers have a new w...

11.02.2021

New research reveals the importance of a well-balanced mix of beta cells

Research we're funding sheds light on how the balance of different types of insulin-producing beta cells ...

11.02.2021

New research: curvature of veins in the eyes linked with increased ris...

New research we fund by a PhD student may improve how we identify who is at risk of diabetic retinopathy,...

09.02.2021

Behind the headlines: How does age affect coronavirus risk in people w...

Most people, including those living with diabetes, will experience mild or moderate symptoms from coronav...

04.02.2021

We invest over £3.3 million in new research projects in the last year

Despite the unprecedented challenges that 2020 presented, Diabetes UK has committed over £3 million to fu...

20.01.2021

Our research finds a way to improve islet transplants

Our scientists have found a better way of transplanting islet cells, paving the way for wider use of this...

22.12.2020

The biggest diabetes research stories of 2020

2020 probably isn’t a year many of us will look back over fondly, but this year has truly highlighted the...

14.12.2020

Exploring research: Can coronavirus cause diabetes, or make it worse?

There are some very early clues to suggest that coronavirus might be triggering type 1 or type 2 diabetes...

23.11.2020

Our research helps understand risk of heart disease in people with typ...

People living with diabetes have a higher risk of heart disease but new research, funded by us, has reinf...

17.11.2020

Your priorities for research into diabetes and pregnancy revealed

Hundreds of people living with diabetes, their families and healthcare professionals have chosen their mo...

13.11.2020

Rare types of diabetes unlock the secrets behind insulin production

The work of Diabetes UK RD Lawrence fellow Dr Elisa De Franco has helped uncover a key gene that plays a ...

11.11.2020

New research shows the impact of the first lockdown on type 2 diabetes...

New research from the University of Manchester has revealed that many type 2 diabetes diagnoses were dela...

11.11.2020

Research news from the EASD: curing and preventing diabetes

This year’s virtual European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) conference brought together tho...