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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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02.04.2024

44 years of being supported by Diabetes UK: Lynette is doing Swim 22 t...

Lynette Cockburn from Birmingham is doing Swim 22 (11 miles option) to raise money and awareness of diabe...

Picture of Michael Cox at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mike can be seen holding his coat open, revealing a Together Type 1 hoodie. The hoodie is turquoise blue, under an orange coat. Mike is standing in front of a frozen wooden sign where you can see ice frozen sidewards where the wind has blown it. The rocky floor is covered in ice.

02.04.2024

Young Leader climbs Mount Kilimanjaro

One of our Young Leader's, Michael Cox, from Liverpool has reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, raisi...

11.03.2024

Local groups give Rebecca support with her type 1 diabetes and fundrai...

Rebecca Shaw from Wolverhampton is taking on the challenge of walking 62 miles in March.

11.03.2024

Buzz hair cut to raise funds for Diabetes UK

Aisha Jenkins Martinez from Leicestershire was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2020 just before receivi...

06.03.2024

Rosie gets in the swim of things to raise vital funds

A Youth Worker from Twickenham is taking on a swimming challenge to raise funds for Diabetes UK.

Thalia in a hospital next to a hospital bed in nurse uniform

04.03.2024

“My diagnosis inspired me to train as a nurse. I will forever be gra...

Our local Youth Worker Sophie met with Thalia, one of our local Together Type 1 Young Leaders. They chatt...

04.03.2024

Glasgow Caledonian University embeds Diabetes UK resources into adult ...

To equip Scotland’s next generation of nurses to effectively support people living with or at risk of dia...

North East and North Cumbria team members receiving a QiC Award in the category of Equality, Diversity and Health Equalities

19.02.2024

Diabetes technology transforms hundreds of lives in North East and Nor...

Diabetes technology has transformed the lives of more than 250 young people across the North East and Nor...

13.02.2024

We have told health bosses that diabetes tech can’t wait in Sussex

We are urging people in Sussex to join our campaign to get nationally-recommended diabetes technology int...

26.01.2024

The highlights and challenges of working within a Diabetes Support Team

Nicola Milne, Diabetes Specialist Nurse Clinical Lead at Greater Manchester Diabetes Clinical Network, an...

19.01.2024

What is it like to be an Advanced Nurse Practitioner?

Helen Atkins talks to us about her role as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and how she supports people liv...

17.01.2024

Volunteer Blair On Supporting Diabetes Scotland at Football Clubs

For those with a passion for both football and making a positive impact, volunteering for Diabetes Scotla...

15.01.2024

Aberdeen Dad runs Copenhagen Marathon to raise funds

Michael Swan from Aberdeen was inspired to take part in the Copenhagen Marathon after his daughter Isla w...

12.01.2024

What is it like to be a diabetes dietitian?

Vladimir Hrbatsch talks to us about his role as a diabetes dietitian and how he supports people to improv...

02.01.2024

Kent volunteer receives an MBE in the New Year Honours List

One of our tireless volunteers has been awarded an MBE for her charity work and for her work as a public ...

02.01.2024

Sussex man back from daunting fundraising trek to Everest Base Camp

A West Sussex man who lives with diabetes has successfully trekked to the Everest Base Camp in Nepal to r...