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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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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...

08.03.2023

International Women’s Day 2023: Meet insulin pioneer Professor Dorot...

This International Women’s Day, we're taking the time to remember the pioneering Professor Dorothy Hodgki...

07.03.2023

Coalville football tournament will run again in 2023 to raise funds fo...

The creator of a football tournament which has raised £1,500 for Diabetes UK has confirmed he will run th...

06.03.2023

Smart insulin pens: How they work, and your experiences of using them

Smart insulin pens are an exciting recent development for people with diabetes. They can show you if you’...

02.03.2023

Setting the standard of diabetes care in hospitals

Diabetes UK is working to improve the quality of diabetes care in hospital for people living with diabete...

28.02.2023

NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme linked to lower numbers of people de...

People with prediabetes who are referred to the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme are 20% less likely to ...

24.02.2023

Investigating the accuracy and safety data behind CGM devices in the UK

John Pemberton is a Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian who also lives with type 1 diabetes. Working with leadi...

22.02.2023

Inspirational Story of Skye, a young supporter living with type 1 diab...

Skye, 12, from Norfolk, lives with type 1 diabetes and loves football; she is a goalkeeper for her school...

17.02.2023

Our Future Health: Get involved in research to detect and prevent heal...

You're invited to take part in the UK's largest ever health research study and help researchers find out ...

10.02.2023

Abbott issues FreeStyle Libre apps safety notice for Android 13 users

09.02.2023

Our researchers reveal how diabetic kidney disease could be slowed

A new study investigating diabetic kidney disease has revealed how its progression could be slowed down b...

09.02.2023

Mum with type 1 diabetes takes on long-distance running challenges for...

A primary school teacher from Derby is running the London Marathon to raise diabetes awareness, after doi...