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10.03.2026
MPs debate type 1 diagnosis and testing
On Monday 9 March 2026, a debate in Westminster on Lyla’s Law shone a powerful light on the need for earl...
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From research findings showing a step forward for beta cell therapy without immunosuppression in type 1 diabetes, to a triple hormone drug that shows promise to treat type 2, here are some of the diabetes research developments announced in March 2026.
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18.02.2026
We welcome NICE guidelines expanding access to newer and more effectiv...
We welcome new guidance from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) that mark an imp...
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06.01.2026
We welcome the junk food advertising ban across the UK
We welcome the introduction of UK-wide restrictions on junk food advertising, a key step towards tackling...
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25.11.2025
Incorrect readings warning over some FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle L...
People across the UK who use the FreeStyle Libre 3 or FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors have been warned tha...
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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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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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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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21.06.2024
Cholesterol-lowering drug slows progression of retinopathy
New results from a major trial show an existing drug that’s usually used to lower cholesterol can slow ey...
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