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From why insulin-making cells fail in type 2 diabetes to uncovering new ‘core’ proteins for type 1 diabetes, we take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in August.

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12.05.2023

Kent trio takes on epic rowing and cycling challenge to raise funds fo...

Two men have set themselves the epic cycling challenge of riding from Kent to the top of the Austrian Alp...

11.05.2023

CGM recommended for some children and young people with type 2 diabetes

For the first time, the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) has recommended continuous gluco...

10.05.2023

Urgent action needed to support diabetes services

Our Head of Policy, Campaigns and Mobilisation, Helen Kirrane, sets out why we are calling on government ...

10.05.2023

Too many people with diabetes still not receiving vital care, our new ...

Missed checks, disrupted care and health inequalities have been revealed in our new report looking at the...

03.05.2023

Hastings residents invited to get involved at Diabetes UK open meeting

Hastings residents are invited to an open meeting on Saturday 13 May, aimed at bringing together people w...

03.05.2023

77% say rising cost of living negatively impacting how they manage the...

77% of people say that the rising cost of living is negatively impacting how they manage their diabetes o...

02.05.2023

Our CEO Chris Askew steps down after eight years with Diabetes UK

Our Chief Executive Chris Askew OBE is stepping down after eight years with Diabetes UK. Mr Askew will le...

28.04.2023

New findings from NHS hybrid closed loop pilot: DUKPC research highlig...

Results from a pilot roll-out of hybrid closed loop technology for up to 1,000 children and adults living...

28.04.2023

How genes protect from, or increase risk, of type 2 diabetes: DUKPC re...

New research presented at our professional conference (DUKPC) pinpoints combinations of genes that either...

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27.04.2023

Preventing type 2 diabetes complications: DUKPC research highlights

We need to find ways to reduce the risk of developing diabetes complications. On day 2 of our professiona...

26.04.2023

Frogs, hypos and understanding chances of type 2 remission: DUKPC rese...

New research identifying the untapped potential of a molecule secreted by frogs to treat type 2 diabetes ...

24.04.2023

‘Activity snacking’ helps people with type 1 diabetes manage blood...

Our research reveals for the first time, that short breaks from sitting time - also known as ‘activity sn...

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...

20.04.2023

Cost is a major barrier for young families buying healthy foods, our r...

We are calling on the government to honour its commitment to restrict the promotion of unhealthy foods, a...

Image reads: 8% (1 in 12) The number of people living with diabetes in the Midlands area

18.04.2023

Midlands regions hit 743,749 diabetes diagnoses

Our new analysis shows the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the Midlands region has increased ...

13.04.2023