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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in May, including how the long-term benefits of weight loss and metformin could slow type 2 diabetes progression, and how continuous glucose monitoring could protect the heart health of people with type 1 diabetes.

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12.01.2024

FreeStyle Libre 2 - Holly's review

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

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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

Smart insulin pen - Jack's review

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...

06.03.2023

Smart insulin pens: How they work, and your experiences of using them

Smart insulin pens are an exciting recent development for people with diabetes. They can show you if you’...

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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 - ...

29.07.2022

The Diabetes Football Community

As the UEFA Women’s Euro competition continues to heat up, with the Lionesses due to face Germany in the ...

11.07.2022

Tesco ‘Let’s Talk’ Pharmacy Programme Launch

Today sees the launch of the Let’s Talk pharmacy programme – a collection of e-learning modules that have...

Finlay at the Diabetes is Serious Parliamentary launch

27.06.2022

Running as a candidate in the local elections with type 1 diabetes

Finley is a 26-year-old and currently works as a Parliamentary Assistant for an MP in the Houses of Parli...

10.06.2022

Diabetes doctor Fiona Campbell awarded OBE for services to children an...

Leading diabetes consultant Dr Fiona Campbell has been awarded an OBE for her work in helping to improve ...