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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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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...

07.09.2020

Join our 'Diabetes and Moving More' event online this September

Diabetes UK’s North of England team will present an online session packed with useful information about t...

21.08.2020

Join one of our Diabetes Online Events

We know that living with diabetes can be challenging and that you may have lots of questions during this ...

23.04.2020

We’re urging the Muslim community to stay safe and ‘fighting fit�...

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it’s more important than ever to stay safe whilst celebrating Ra...

16.01.2020

Our new poll reveals why fad diets should be avoided in 2020

With almost three in four Brits admitting to quitting their health kick in 2019, we urge the public to av...