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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in June, including more manageable once-weekly insulin treatment for type 2 diabetes and promising results from beta cell therapy trials in type 1 diabetes.

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28.04.2023

How genes protect from, or increase risk, of type 2 diabetes: DUKPC re...

New research presented at our professional conference (DUKPC) pinpoints combinations of genes that either...

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27.04.2023

Preventing type 2 diabetes complications: DUKPC research highlights

We need to find ways to reduce the risk of developing diabetes complications. On day 2 of our professiona...

26.04.2023

Frogs, hypos and understanding chances of type 2 remission: DUKPC rese...

New research identifying the untapped potential of a molecule secreted by frogs to treat type 2 diabetes ...

24.04.2023

‘Activity snacking’ helps people with type 1 diabetes manage blood...

Our research reveals for the first time, that short breaks from sitting time - also known as ‘activity sn...

11.04.2023

Inside the lab: supporting teenagers with type 2

Every year we invest over £6 million into pioneering diabetes research. Let’s take a closer look at a pro...

29.03.2023

Could a baby’s gut bacteria help to predict future risk of type 1 di...

Researchers in Sweden have identified differences in the make-up of gut bacteria in babies who did and di...

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28.03.2023

Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge invests £5 million to kick off the ra...

We're excited to reveal the first research projects funded by the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge, our pa...

23.03.2023

Research to spot signs of type 2 diabetes from dentist appointments

We’re shining the spotlight on a research project we’re co-funding with the National Institute for Health...

17.03.2023

Blood pressure drug can slow type 1 diabetes, research shows

A blood pressure treatment called verapamil can protect insulin-making beta cells, slowing down type 1 di...

16.03.2023

New research strategy for the UK aims to transform diabetes care

Diabetes UK and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) have launched a new strategy t...

14.03.2023

Could you help to guide our research?

We’re looking for people living with or affected by diabetes to join our research panels and help make su...

09.03.2023

Our research shows chilli can help to treat foot complications

In a new study funded by us, researchers have discovered new information about the role of a molecule fou...

09.03.2023

Inside the lab: Kidney cell conversations

Each year we invest more than £6 million into life-changing diabetes research. This World Kidney Day on 9...

08.03.2023

International Women’s Day 2023: Meet insulin pioneer Professor Dorot...

This International Women’s Day, we're taking the time to remember the pioneering Professor Dorothy Hodgki...

28.02.2023

NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme linked to lower numbers of people de...

People with prediabetes who are referred to the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme are 20% less likely to ...

24.02.2023

Investigating the accuracy and safety data behind CGM devices in the UK

John Pemberton is a Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian who also lives with type 1 diabetes. Working with leadi...