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

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26.04.2024

Research highlights from our Professional Conference 2024

Our Professional Conference wrapped up last week after three days, 101 hours of diabetes science and lear...

18.04.2024

Alternatives to weight loss surgery and immune attack solutions presen...

Research findings presented at Diabetes UK's Professional Conference (DUKPC) reveal exciting progress tow...

16.04.2024

Type 2 diabetes test may be inaccurate for thousands of South Asian pe...

New research, which will be presented on Wednesday at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2024, has d...

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27.03.2024

Research reveals new routes to reverse retinopathy

Our scientists have been studying what goes on in the cells in our eyes, to uncover new ways to tackle si...

06.03.2024

Research delves deeper into islet transplant match-making for people w...

New research has discovered a promising way to maximise the benefits of islet transplants for people livi...

29.02.2024

Double win for Diabetes UK-funded researcher, Professor Noel Morgan

In light of his distinguished career in diabetes research spanning 45 years, Professor Noel Morgan from t...

27.02.2024

New findings from our research into diabetes and disordered eating

We’ve rounded up the findings from two vital research projects we funded to help treat and prevent eating...

26.02.2024

Weight loss can put type 2 diabetes into remission for at least 5 year...

People attending the diabetes and kidney disease workshop

13.02.2024

Diabetes and kidney research charities team up to tackle diabetic kidn...

Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney disease in the UK, so we have joined forces with JDRF UK and Kidn...

A female scientist wearing a white lab coat and green gloves working in a diabetes lab

11.02.2024

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2024: Meet some of our...

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, discover the experiences and opinions of three female...

23.01.2024

Experts call for an end to diabetes stigma

A group of 51 experts from across the globe have come together to recognise the urgent need end to diabet...

10.01.2024

We invested over £20 million into ground-breaking diabetes research i...

At any one time we have over 100 diabetes research projects on the go. Here, we take a look at some of th...

05.01.2024

Research shows promise to restore beta cells and offer type 1 diabetes...

Australian scientists have explored a new approach to restore insulin-producing cells, opening the door t...

People sitting around tables and discussing research at the diabetes and menopause workshop

13.12.2023

Pinpointing gaps in research and support for diabetes and menopause

Thousands of women in the UK with diabetes are currently experiencing menopause. But at the moment, the a...

08.12.2023

Arthritis drug could offer immunotherapy hope in type 1 diabetes

A commonly prescribed drug for rheumatoid arthritis could be used to slow the progress of type 1 diabetes...

07.12.2023

Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge invests £13M into six new research pr...

We’re thrilled to unveil the latest research funded by the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge – a ground-bre...