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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in June, including more manageable once-weekly insulin treatment for type 2 diabetes and promising results from beta cell therapy trials in type 1 diabetes.

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21.04.2023

Forest Gate runner takes on London Marathon challenge for Diabetes UK

A Diabetes UK employee from Forest Gate, Newham is taking on the challenge of a lifetime to run this year...

11.04.2023

Hastings postman takes on London Marathon - AND world record attempt -...

A postie from Hastings is taking on the challenge of a lifetime to run this year’s TCS London Marathon dr...

11.04.2023

Kent mum, inspired by daughter, takes on London Marathon challenge for...

A mum from Hildenborough, near Tonbridge in Kent, is taking on the challenge of a lifetime to run this ye...

05.04.2023

Sussex man to take on Everest Base Camp challenge to raise funds for D...

A West Sussex man has set himself the challenge of trekking to the Everest Base Camp in Nepal to raise fu...

30.03.2023

Jack Whitehall charity gig raises over £40,000 in aid of Diabetes UK

A charity gig hosted by comedian and actor Jack Whitehall has raised over £40,000 in aid of Diabetes UK.

Adrian taking a selfie with a selfie stick, standing on his paddle board at the water's edge on a beach

27.03.2023

Cumbrian-raised Fundraiser paddleboards from Isle of Man back to homet...

Adrian Angell, a fundraiser from the Cumbrian coast, has paddle boarded over 36 miles in just eight hours...

07.03.2023

Coalville football tournament will run again in 2023 to raise funds fo...

The creator of a football tournament which has raised £1,500 for Diabetes UK has confirmed he will run th...

09.02.2023

Mum with type 1 diabetes takes on long-distance running challenges for...

A primary school teacher from Derby is running the London Marathon to raise diabetes awareness, after doi...

Two young men, one wearing a yellow tshirt and one wearing a white tshirt, standing next to eachother on a beach and smiling to camera

23.01.2023

Instagrammer walks for type 1 diabetes awareness and community building

Thomas Hickinbottom, 26, lives with type 1 diabetes and started walking in November to raise type 1 diabe...

04.01.2023

Architect who took on 33-marathon challenge for Diabetes UK celebrates...

An architect who set himself the challenge of running 33 marathons to raise funds for Diabetes UK complet...

20.12.2022

'Jack Whitehall and Friends' raises money for us at charity comedy gig

Jack Whitehall organised a night of laughs to raise money for us, with the help of some friends and Diabe...

23.11.2022

Soap actor releases duet for Diabetes UK

Singer-songwriter, Shane Board has released a charity duet featuring Coronation Street actor, Harriet Bib...

17.10.2022

Bollywood dance moves and treats raise more than £1,800 for Diabetes ...

A Ladies Afternoon Treat fundraising event held in Pinner last week in aid of Diabetes UK has raised more...

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13.10.2022

Martha: A day in the life of a Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Martha Stewart is a Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) at University Hospitals Birmingham and a Senior Lectu...

12.10.2022

Samuel: A day in the life of a Clinical Professor

A professional view: Samuel Seidu (MBChB, PGCME, MSc, MD, FRCGP, FRCP (Edin)) is a Clinical Professor in ...

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11.07.2022

Newton-Le-Willows family’s 40-mile journey for inspirational daughters

From left to right: Gareth, Cameron, Joanne, Megan and Gracie The Nye family will be taking on the 'Po...