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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in June 2026, and what the findings could mean for people living with or affected by diabetes.

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14.06.2023

Northern Ireland diabetes prevalence hits nearly 112,000

New figures released by the Department of Health highlight diabetes as the third most prevalent health co...

14.06.2023

Our research uncovers ‘core’ genes for type 1 diabetes

This Diabetes Week, new research we funded has uncovered nine ‘core’ genes that are central to the develo...

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13.06.2023

Let’s talk numbers! Diabetes Week 2023

Diabetes can be a relentless stream of numbers. And sometimes, it can be hard keeping track or knowing wh...

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13.06.2023

Diabetes UK Cymru response to new Quality Statement for Diabetes Care ...

Today is a landmark day for diabetes care in Wales with the launch of the new Quality Statement on Diabet...

12.06.2023

Making access to diabetes tech fair and equitable

Our Head of Policy, Campaigns and Mobilisation, Helen Kirrane, sets out the focus of our new campaign for...

12.06.2023

Shreya Mashru tells us about type 1 diabetes and technology

Shreya Mashru, Research and Data Officer at Diabetes UK, talks about her type 1 diabetes diagnosis as wel...

08.06.2023

Three exciting diabetes tech developments on the horizon

Our Senior Policy Officer Anthony Walker looks ahead to the near future with three examples of exciting d...

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06.06.2023

Ellen: A Day in the Life

A day in the life of Ellen McDonagh, a Diabetes Educator within the Northern Health and Social Care Trust...

05.06.2023

Volunteers Week 2023: Diabetes Edinburgh

Happy Volunteers’ Week 2023! What an exciting week to be celebrating and the theme couldn’t be more apt; ...

05.06.2023

Diabetes and climate change: what are the links?

People living with long-term health conditions, including diabetes, are more likely to be impacted by ext...

02.06.2023

Life-changing ‘bionic pancreas’ for type 1 diabetes available in t...

A ‘bionic pancreas’ that combines an insulin pump and automated dosing software has been approved by the ...

01.06.2023

Today we launch our brand-new podcast series 'Diabetes Discussions'

'Diabetes Discussions’ is our brand-new podcast series, and our first two episodes are now available to l...

01.06.2023

Diabetes support group in Tunbridge Wells appeals for new chair

The Tunbridge Wells Area Parents Support Group for Diabetes UK is appealing for someone to take action in...

31.05.2023

Clothes for Young Women with Type 1 Diabetes: Research into Action

Rachael Hughson-Gill, 25 is a PhD researcher at Coventry University whose childhood friend lives with typ...

Some of the people involved in the Art for Change through Engagement project

31.05.2023

Art and Science Project Promotes Experiences of Women With Gestational...

A fantastic project (Art for Change through Engagement) co-created by researchers we fund and an artist f...

26.05.2023

The emotional impact of a diabetes diagnosis: Sarah’s story

Sarah was 12 when she was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Now 21, and a student at Bournemouth univ...