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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in August 2026, and what the findings could mean for people living with or affected by diabetes.

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6.8% is the number of people living with diabetes in the South East Coast and London region

12.04.2023

London and South East Coast region nearing 2 million diabetes diagnoses

Our new analysis shows the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the South East Coast and London re...

13.03.2023

Spring Statement 2023: Government must support people with diabetes du...

The government must use this year’s Spring Statement to help people living with diabetes who are affected...

02.03.2023

Setting the standard of diabetes care in hospitals

Diabetes UK is working to improve the quality of diabetes care in hospital for people living with diabete...

The Diabetes UK Tackling Inequality Commission panel meeting

17.01.2023

The Diabetes UK Tackling Inequality Commission has launched

The Diabetes UK Tackling Inequality Commission panel met for the first time on Monday at our London headq...

Martin Emmerson, Mims Davies MP and Caroline Cross holding a sign saying 'let's rewrite the story on diabetes'

30.11.2022

Mid Sussex MP backing Diabetes UK campaign for better care

Mims Davies MP is joining our call for urgent government action to restore care for people living with di...

18.11.2022

Our Tackling Inequality Commission panel: co-chairs announced

Aoife Slattery is Diabetes UK’s Tackling Inequality Engagement Lead and tells us more about The Tackling ...

08.11.2022

The GP Data Trust pilot study

The research team at the University of Manchester is looking for the views of GPs and patients as part of...

A Black man and a Caucasian woman sit at the table with two cups of tea, going through a budget sheet with a pencil, looking concerned

24.10.2022

Let us know how we can help you during the cost-of-living crisis

We want to hear from you about how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting you day-to-day, and any impact ...

22.09.2022

Clinical guidelines for overweight and obesity in England updated

We welcome the latest NICE guidelines for obesity in England recommending healthcare professionals show g...

30.08.2022

Our new Prime Minister must take diabetes seriously

Why it is vital that our government commits to improving diabetes care, and how you can help us influence...

02.08.2022

New Continuous Glucose Monitor available on prescription today

We welcome the addition of a new CGM device to promote greater choice for people with diabetes.

14.06.2022

Government Food Strategy lacks the substance and commitments needed to...

Why we think the Government's new Food Strategy falls short of ambitions to reduce rising levels of obesi...

14.06.2022

50% more children being treated for type 2 diabetes

Our analysis has revealed that the number of children receiving treatment for type 2 diabetes in Paediatr...

10.06.2022

Diabetes UK Cymru calls for access to diabetes psychology across Wales

To mark Diabetes Week (13th to 19th June), Diabetes UK Cymru is launching a campaign to highlight the ine...

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 ...

16.05.2022

The government mustn't delay action on restrictions to junk food adver...

Jack Doughty, Senior Policy Officer at Diabetes UK, reacts to the government’s announcement that it is de...