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From research findings supporting SGLT-2 inhibitors as a first-choice type 2 treatment to a real-world study strengthening evidence for teplizumab in early type 1, here are some of the diabetes research developments announced in February 2026.

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14.10.2025

"University brought a new set of challenges I hadn't expected"

Hamda is one of our Together Type 1 Young Leaders. She is studying Law at university and has some advice ...

16.07.2024

Young Leaders pen powerful letters to their diabetes

As part of our new ‘Dear Diabetes’ series, we asked our local Young Leaders what they would say in a lett...

16.07.2024

Our new report shows how young people with type 1 diabetes are driving...

We have launched a new publication sharing how our Together Type 1 community is positively impacting the ...

14.05.2024

'Managing diabetes can make you feel emotionally exhausted'

As part of our Mental Health Awareness Week activity, our local Young Leader Aashna opens up about the me...

16.04.2024

New toolkit in Scotland to help improve blood glucose control in type ...

A new decision-support toolkit will help healthcare professionals to support people with type 1 diabetes ...

12.01.2024

FreeStyle Libre 2 - Holly's review (2024)

Holly halved her HbA1c level since being prescribed the FreeStyle Libre 2. She was diagnosed with type 1 ...

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22.12.2023

South Yorkshire event brings diabetes support and information to Rothe...

Our 'Diabetes and Me' event brought people living with diabetes together this month to offer support and ...

06.10.2023

Novo Echo Plus smart insulin pen - Jack's review (2023)

Jack, who lives with type 1 diabetes, shares his personal views on the Novo Echo Plus pen which he is pre...

20.09.2023

Living well with diabetes - awareness day planned in Waltham Forest fo...

An awareness event is planned for Waltham Forest to help people in the borough who live with type 2 diabe...

23.05.2023

Registrations now open for free online events helping travellers and d...

With summer holidays fast approaching, Diabetes UK’s South East Coast and London team will host two free ...

20.04.2023

Cost is a major barrier for young families buying healthy foods, our r...

We are calling on the government to honour its commitment to restrict the promotion of unhealthy foods, a...

17.03.2023

Pepsi drink to be sold in supermarkets with 57% less sugar, PepsiCo co...

PepsiCo, the manufacturers of soft drinks Pepsi and Pepsi Max, have confirmed that supermarkets and retai...

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12.11.2022

Free pharmacy packs for people living with diabetes in Birmingham and ...

To mark Diabetes Awareness Month 2022, under the theme “Education to Protect Tomorrow”, Diabetes UK Midla...

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01.11.2022

We've launched our Type 2 Diabetes Remission CPD module for healthcare...

Following the success of our free RCN-accredited courses, Emotional Wellbeing and Understanding Diabetes,...

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01.11.2022

Diabetes UK and Tesco partner to help one million people find out thei...

We’re partnering with Tesco to help a million people find out more about their type 2 diabetes risk after...

03.08.2022

We Are Undefeatable

We Are Undefeatable is back with a brand new TV advert featuring four new storytellers including Simon - ...