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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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21.07.2021

Six schools in East of England win Diabetes UK award

Six schools across the East of England have won an award for providing great care to children and young p...

15.07.2021

Mark has raised £250 for Diabetes UK Cymru by taking part in an SAS-s...

Mark Phillips, 48 a mental health support worker for Hafal has climbed Pen Y Fan in the Brecon Beacons ea...

12.07.2021

Thurrock trio aiming to slam dunk basketball challenge for Diabetes UK

Three boys from Thurrock in Essex are taking on a basketball battle to fundraise for Diabetes UK and shin...

28.06.2021

Swimmers in NI to make a splash in charity challenge for Diabetes UK

People from Northern Ireland are being invited to dive into a sponsored swimming challenge and raise vita...

23.06.2021

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland invites people to sign up to summer steps...

People in Northern Ireland are being invited to step it up this summer and raise vital funds for Diabetes...

23.06.2021

Cambridge man takes big strides for Diabetes UK for second year running

A walking-football fan who lives with type 2 diabetes is tackling the One Million Step Challenge for Diab...

18.06.2021

Anglesey diabetes group supports people in North Wales and beyond

Beth Weaver, 29 set up the group after her daughter Ava, 4 was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

17.06.2021

Grantham dad takes on ‘oar-inspiring’ challenge to support Diabete...

A Grantham business owner and three friends are swapping their desks for kayaks and bikes to raise money ...

17.06.2021

St Helens and Knowsley consultant marks 26 years of support for local ...

Professor Kevin Hardy has been a key part of the local group for over a quarter of a century, supporting ...

16.06.2021

Braintree woman to abseil in Lake District for Diabetes UK

A woman who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 50 years is going to mark the milestone anniversary by cha...

16.06.2021

Kornel is a cut above the rest

Kornel Wach, from Omagh, is just 9 years old and bravely getting his hair cut off to raise money for his ...

14.06.2021

North Yorkshire and Cleveland diabetes group supporting families throu...

The Covid-19 pandemic has been incredibly difficult for communities across the UK. But for those managing...

04.06.2021

Virtual bike ride in Ceredigion raises funds for Diabetes UK Cymru

Rhys Lewis, 45 from Cilcennin, Aberaeron was awarded a medal for raising over £1100 for Diabetes UK by cy...

24.05.2021

Diabetes UK seeks new Clinical Champions in Northern Ireland

Diabetes UK is urging healthcare professionals who are committed to transforming care for people living w...

14.04.2021

RAF pop gig in the Falkland Islands raises money for Diabetes UK Cymru

COVASIS, an Oasis tribute band set up by members of the Royal Armed Forces played a concert in a pub in t...

07.04.2021

Watford man to run two ultra marathons in two days

A stone mason who lives with type 1 diabetes is running two ultra marathons, back to back, to raise aware...