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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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28.02.2025

New blood sugar data reveals worsening inequalities in type 1 diabetes...

New research has revealed stark and worsening inequalities in type 1 diabetes outcomes. The analysis show...

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27.02.2025

AI can predict kidney disease from routine eye screening images

New research has revealed that using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse photos taken during routine ...

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26.02.2025

Groundbreaking new tool accurately predicts the most effective treatme...

Millions of people with type 2 diabetes could receive better treatment thanks to a new, simple low-cost t...

26.02.2025

Omnipod 5 can now connect with the Dexcom G7 CGM

The Omnipod 5 hybrid closed loop system can now integrate with the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitor (...

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19.02.2025

Pivotal study finds benefits of reduced calorie diet for pregnant wome...

New research we funded has shown that a reduced calorie diet in late pregnancy is safe and beneficial for...

06.02.2025

One in five adults now live with diabetes or prediabetes in the UK

Our new data shows that an urgent intervention is needed in diabetes care and type 2 diabetes prevention ...

03.02.2025

Teen affected by type 1 diabetes wins Young Science Writer of the Year

Jasmin Notarangelo, a young British science writer, has won the 2024 Young Science Writer of the Year awa...

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29.01.2025

AI could spot type 2 risk and safer beta cell therapy tested: Research...

We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in January, and what the ...

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22.01.2025

Lab to life: snacking on activity to manage type 1 diabetes

In this series, we’re bringing the exciting research that we’re funding from the Lab to Life.

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17.01.2025

How people with diabetes can benefit from the Priority Services Register

In the winter months cold snaps can see temperatures drop below freezing in the UK, but a free support se...

08.01.2025

In 2024 we invested £5.4m into new pioneering diabetes research

Thanks to your support, we’re powering life-changing diabetes research. Right now, we’re funding 133 dazz...

02.01.2025

Professor Stephanie Amiel receives Damehood for services to people wit...

Congratulations to Diabetes UK-funded researcher Professor Stephanie Amiel, who has received a Damehood i...

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18.12.2024

Type 2 risk in South Asian people and diabetic kidney disease: Researc...

We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in December, and what the...

05.12.2024

Owen Mumford to discontinue Autopen insulin pens – here's what you n...

The medical device manufacturer Owen Mumford has announced that it will stop producing its Autopen range ...

04.12.2024

CGM access and costs in Scotland raised by diabetes cross-party group

An online diabetes cross-party group (CPG) was held on 3rd December 2024. The purpose of this group is to...

03.12.2024

House of Lords debate recognises importance of mobile phones for child...

In a debate on increasing interest in mandating that schools be mobile phone free in the House of Lords l...