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From new clues as to why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children to a new drug that could help prevent sight loss in people with diabetes, here are some of the diabetes research developments announced in November.
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07.11.2025
New DVLA rules mean bus, coach and lorry drivers with diabetes can use...
The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will now allow people with diabetes who hold Group 2 lice...
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20.08.2025
We welcome new NICE plans to widen access to newer type 2 diabetes med...
We welcome long-awaited draft guidance from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) t...
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15.08.2025
Novo Nordisk to withdraw Levemir insulin – here's what you need to know
The drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk has announced it will withdraw Levemir insulin in all forms by the end...
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17.01.2025
How people with diabetes can benefit from the Priority Services Register
In the winter months cold snaps can see temperatures drop below freezing in the UK, but a free support se...
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05.12.2024
Owen Mumford to discontinue Autopen insulin pens – here's what you n...
The medical device manufacturer Owen Mumford has announced that it will stop producing its Autopen range ...
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18.11.2024
People with diabetes in England might be offered new scan during eye s...
Some people living with diabetes may soon be asked to have an additional scan as part of their diabetic e...
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14.11.2024
Let’s talk about diabetes representation in film and TV
Marti Stelling, 22, from Sheffield, is an MA Journalism student at the University of Sheffield. She has f...
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16.10.2024
New report makes recommendations for treating overweight and obesity i...
The government announced this week that an investment from drugs manufacturers Eli Lilly will increase ac...
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14.10.2024
Android 15 and iOS 18 updates could impact FreeStyle Libre apps usage,...
People who use FreeStyle Libre apps have been advised that the new iOS 18 and Android 15 updates include ...
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12.09.2024
Lord Darzi NHS report reveals need for greater focus on early, prevent...
We are calling for access to earlier care for people with diabetes, and a renewed government focus on pre...
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10.09.2024
We are calling for Free School Meals to be adopted in all England prim...
We have signed an open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting calling for wider access to Free School M...
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06.08.2024
NHS ‘soups and shakes’ diet study shows one third of people with t...
One third of participants with type 2 diabetes who complete the NHS England Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remis...
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05.08.2024
We’ve partnered with Tesco to create the ultimate summer guide for p...
We are working with our long-time partner Tesco to help people living with diabetes enjoy their summer as...
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25.06.2024
Different patterns of body fat can protect against, or increase risk o...
A new Diabetes UK-funded study has shed new light on the links between body weight and type 2 diabetes, i...
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