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From research findings supporting SGLT-2 inhibitors as a first-choice type 2 treatment to a real-world study strengthening evidence for teplizumab in early type 1, here are some of the diabetes research developments announced in February 2026.

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11.08.2025

86% of people with type 1 and 75% of people with type 2 experience jud...

Our new stigma research looks at diabetes stigma at scale across the UK. With blame, shame and stigma sta...

06.08.2025

Lab to life: tracking protein turnover to treat type 2

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

04.08.2025

68% of people without diabetes or prediabetes have never considered th...

In partnership with Tesco, we surveyed 2,000 people to get an insight into people’s understanding and awa...

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01.08.2025

Teplizumab benefits, remission and eating disorders and the power of r...

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

29.07.2025

Why Tackling Inequity Must be a Priority for Research Charities

A joint statement from Diabetes UK and the University of Oxford Centre for Research Equity.

18.07.2025

We are calling for more Research to help tackle Diabetes Inequities

We’re calling on researchers to drive forward research that leads to more inclusive, personalised and equ...

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14.07.2025

Hidden benefits of weight loss could open doors to new type 2 diabetes...

Our research has provided the most detailed picture yet of how weight loss improves health. The findings ...

03.07.2025

Our response to the government's 10 Year Health Plan

On Thursday 3 July the government published its 10 Year Health Plan, setting out its ambition to rebuild ...

Image of two researchers in white lab coats smiling in the lab.

03.07.2025

Once-weekly insulin for type 2 and beta cell therapy for type 1: ADA R...

Every year, over 10,000 scientists meet up at the American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions to ...

25.06.2025

Government announces £2.2 billion to go to NHS services in deprived a...

We welcome the announcement on Wednesday by Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social C...

20.06.2025

New Android 16 update could impact Dexcom G6 mobile app usage, Dexcom ...

People who use the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) have been advised that the new Android 16 u...

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16.06.2025

The silent start of type 1 diabetes

Lucy, our Head of Research Impact and Communications, shares the moment she was diagnosed with type 1 dia...

Researchers working with pipets in a diabetes research lab

27.05.2025

Type 2 prevention, gene therapy progress and heart protection for type...

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

16.05.2025

£100 million pledge by the Bukhman Foundation to transform type 1 dia...

The Bukhman Foundation has today announced a historic £100 million pledge to fund groundbreaking research...

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14.05.2025

We presented a 10-year vision for diabetes care at the House of Common...

On Wednesday we handed an open letter to the Prime Minister outlining our 10-year vision to transform dia...

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02.05.2025

Lab to Life: protecting heart health of people with type 2 and foot ul...

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