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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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04.02.2022

Shortage of higher dose Trulicity® (dulaglutide) injections

We have been informed by the manufacturers of the drug Eli Lilly UK that there is a shortage of the highe...

31.01.2022

Our Chief Executive calls for NHS soups and shakes programme for whole UK

Low-calorie diets have the potential to help people with type 2 diabetes to put their diabetes into remis...

06.01.2022

Reducing the risk of suicide in people with diabetes

Suicide and diabetes isn't something that's generally talked about. But we should be talking about it, sa...

02.12.2021

Driving with diabetes getting easier

Driving with diabetes still has its challenges. But the array of technology features at the fingertips of...

09.11.2021

Getting fitter with Fitbit and Diabetes UK: Toddy's story

Toddy is a single mum of three from southern England, who has embarked on a 16-week programme with Fitbit...

03.11.2021

Because I’m very active I thought I wouldn’t get type 2 diabetes

Zaheer is 48 and works in digital marketing. He changed his diet overnight after being diagnosed with typ...

25.10.2021

Leeds dietitian supporting people to live well with diabetes

Ellouise Simpson is a specialist diabetes dietitian supporting people living with diabetes in communities...

22.09.2021

Blood vial shortages in England and Wales

NHS England and NHS Wales have reported a shortage of blood collection tubes. This is due to a global sho...

14.07.2021

Vital diabetes health checks leaflets in Shropshire and Staffordshire

We're partnering with Staffordshire & Shropshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme to deliver essentia...

24.06.2021

This World Wellbeing Week, we launch our Emotional Wellbeing CPD module

Our new continuing professional development course for healthcare professionals aims to give them the con...

14.06.2021

Diabetes Week: ‘Let’s Talk About Mental Health, Menopause and Diab...

This Diabetes Week, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland is shining a spotlight on mental health and its relation...

11.06.2021

Type 1 diabetes prompted Holly to get healthier and find her vocation

Holly Adams, 24, from Pembrokeshire was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in December 2019. After struggling...

22.04.2021

Safe fasting advice during Ramadan

People who live with diabetes in the Muslim community in Wales are being offered help and advice on how t...

17.02.2021

NI woman praises lifesaving dog and support group in coronavirus fight...

A mother living with diabetes credits Echo, her gorgeous golden retriever, and an online peer support gro...

10.02.2021

Our new Befriender Service offers people a listening ear - Northern Ir...

A retired nurse is encouraging others living with diabetes to pick up the phone and use our Befriender Se...

14.10.2020

Young poet supports Diabetes UK Cymru for big push on mental health aw...

Duke Al Durham from Vale of Glamorgan, who lives with type 1 diabetes, is adding his distinct voice to Di...