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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in April, including how there could be long-term health benefits of early weight loss after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, and how a common virus may play a role in the development of type 1 diabetes.

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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...

05.04.2023

Volunteers needed to help Tunbridge Wells parents run vital Diabetes U...

The Tunbridge Wells Area Parents Support Group for Diabetes UK is looking for new members, including peop...

Abdul, our Volunteer Spotlight, smiling into the camera

04.04.2023

Abdul Rais: Over 20 years of dedication to Diabetes UK

Our supporter and Community Champion Abdul Rais talks about his type 2 diabetes, Ramadan, his work raisin...

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.

29.03.2023

Could a baby’s gut bacteria help to predict future risk of type 1 di...

Researchers in Sweden have identified differences in the make-up of gut bacteria in babies who did and di...

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28.03.2023

Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge invests £5 million to kick off the ra...

We're excited to reveal the first research projects funded by the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge, our pa...

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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...

23.03.2023

Research to spot signs of type 2 diabetes from dentist appointments

We’re shining the spotlight on a research project we’re co-funding with the National Institute for Health...

17.03.2023

Blood pressure drug can slow type 1 diabetes, research shows

A blood pressure treatment called verapamil can protect insulin-making beta cells, slowing down type 1 di...

17.03.2023

Pepsi drink to be sold in supermarkets with 57% less sugar, PepsiCo co...

PepsiCo, the manufacturers of soft drinks Pepsi and Pepsi Max, have confirmed that supermarkets and retai...

16.03.2023

New research strategy for the UK aims to transform diabetes care

Diabetes UK and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) have launched a new strategy t...

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15.03.2023

£447K National Lottery Funding Awarded to Diabetes UK NI

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland has received funding of £447,487 from the National Lottery Community Fund in...

14.03.2023

Could you help to guide our research?

We’re looking for people living with or affected by diabetes to join our research panels and help make su...

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...

09.03.2023

Our research shows chilli can help to treat foot complications

In a new study funded by us, researchers have discovered new information about the role of a molecule fou...

09.03.2023

Inside the lab: Kidney cell conversations

Each year we invest more than £6 million into life-changing diabetes research. This World Kidney Day on 9...