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From new clues as to why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children to a new drug that could help prevent sight loss in people with diabetes, here are some of the diabetes research developments announced in November.

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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...

Image of Fundraising Manager Naomi Breen and members of the Coleraine Support Group

16.01.2024

Dip for Diabetes makes a splash at Castlerock Beach

The highly anticipated annual Dip for Diabetes welcomed crowds of participants and supporters to Castlero...

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...

12.01.2024

FreeStyle Libre 2 - Holly's review (2024)

Holly halved her HbA1c level since being prescribed the FreeStyle Libre 2. She was diagnosed with type 1 ...

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...

A healthcare professional (female) standing at a lectern and speaking into a microphone. There is a presentation behind her regarding diabetes advice.

22.12.2023

South Yorkshire event brings diabetes support and information to Rothe...

Our 'Diabetes and Me' event brought people living with diabetes together this month to offer support and ...

Image of Harry Irvine and family after fundraising £101k for Diabetes UK over 20 years

14.12.2023

Harry Irvine celebrates 20 years of fundraising with one last communit...

Local Parkgate man Harry Irvine and his family recently completed their last Parkgate Donkey Day and Vint...

13.12.2023

Your views: I’m passionate about raising awareness of type 1 diabete...

Megan Armstrong, from Wiltshire, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2021, following a 10-month long il...

Chris from Berkshire shared his story as part of our Tech Can't Wait campaign

13.12.2023

Celebrating the achievements of our local diabetes community

As the year ends, we’re taking the chance to reflect on everything that has been achieved in our region. ...

Inverclyde event participants, Judith Kennon, front row, second left

12.12.2023

Taking a collaborative approach to type 2 diabetes prevention

Diabetes Scotland has hosted the first in a series of events designed to invite collaboration and innovat...

07.12.2023

King's College London awarded £5m for type 1 diabetes research

Almost £5 million has been awarded to scientists at King’s College London to help find a cure for type 1 ...