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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in July, including how teplizumab targets type 1 diabetes and understanding the risk of eating disorders for people taking part in type 2 diabetes remission programmes.

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11.10.2023

Research highlights from Europe's biggest meeting of diabetes scientists

Thousands of diabetes researchers gathered last week in Hamburg for the European Association for the Stud...

28.09.2023

We’re supporting new research to understand links between Covid-19, ...

Last year, the Diabetes Data Science Catalyst launched to advance data research into heart disease and di...

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20.09.2023

How research we're funding is looking deeper into retinopathy

Eye damage caused by diabetes is called retinopathy. If left unchecked, it can lead to vision problems an...

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13.09.2023

Inside the lab: Bad beta cell behaviour

Our vision of world where diabetes can do no harm can only be reached by investing in ground-breaking res...

07.09.2023

Depression is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, our research reveals

Depression can play a direct role in the development of type 2 diabetes, according to new research we fun...

10.08.2023

Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in women linked with higher cardiovasc...

New research we funded has revealed that in women living with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, raised blo...

24.07.2023

New research to help beat diabetes stigma

Diabetes stigma refers to negative thoughts, attitudes and behaviours towards people living with diabetes...

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19.04.2024

Structured education from diagnosis of type 1 diabetes leads to improv...

New data presented at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2024 has shown that the Scottish Type 1 Edu...

19.07.2023

Inside the lab: Detoxing type 2 beta cells

Each year we invest over £6 million into all kinds of new research, investigating everything from the roo...

Dr Chloe Rackham and Dr Craig Beall receiving a pint glass each

12.07.2023

Our scientists took diabetes research to the pub

We’ve taken some of the cutting-edge science we fund out of the lab and into the pub. As part of the Pint...

05.07.2023

Type 2 diabetes research highlights from the world’s biggest diabete...

Last week the 83rd American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions wrapped up, and we brought you...

28.06.2023

Type 1 diabetes research highlights from the world’s biggest diabete...

This week saw the 83rd American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Session draw to a close, with highl...

17.06.2023

Dr Sheila Reith, co-inventor of the insulin pen, awarded CBE

Congratulations to Dr Sheila Reith, who has been awarded a CBE in recognition of the life-changing impact...

14.06.2023

Our research uncovers ‘core’ genes for type 1 diabetes

This Diabetes Week, new research we funded has uncovered nine ‘core’ genes that are central to the develo...

05.06.2023

Diabetes and climate change: what are the links?

People living with long-term health conditions, including diabetes, are more likely to be impacted by ext...

02.06.2023

Life-changing ‘bionic pancreas’ for type 1 diabetes available in t...

A ‘bionic pancreas’ that combines an insulin pump and automated dosing software has been approved by the ...