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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in July, including how teplizumab targets type 1 diabetes and understanding the risk of eating disorders for people taking part in type 2 diabetes remission programmes.

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17.12.2021

Our research brings us closer to new hypo treatments

Our researchers have found a way to activate a fuel gauge in the brain that could help in the development...

14.12.2021

Diabetes care during the booster roll-out

You might have seen in the news that access to health services is going to be further reduced over the co...

13.12.2021

Types of Coronavirus Vaccines

Learn more about the different types of coronavirus vaccines approved for use in the UK by the Medicines ...

08.12.2021

Bradford District and Craven beating diabetes through ground-breaking ...

We have joined forces with Act as One, the health and care partnership for Bradford and Craven, to lead t...

02.12.2021

Driving with diabetes getting easier

Driving with diabetes still has its challenges. But the array of technology features at the fingertips of...

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30.11.2021

Six Midlands schools win Good Care in School Award in 2021

The schools have won an award for providing great care to children and young people with type 1 diabetes....

29.11.2021

A message from Dr Carol Homden CBE, our new Chair of Trustees

We're delighted to welcome Dr Carol Homden CBE to Diabetes UK as our new Chair of Trustees. In her own wo...

26.11.2021

Supply of Guardian 3 and Guardian 4 sensors temporarily disrupted

Medical technology company Medtronic has advised that supply chain issues may temporarily disrupt the ava...

19.11.2021

Share your thoughts: Integrated Care Systems tackling obesity in England

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Obesity are currently gathering evidence for an inquiry into ...

18.11.2021

Low-calorie diets best to lose weight with type 2 diabetes

Researchers have examined all the evidence on which diets help people with type 2 diabetes to lose weight...

18.11.2021

Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) is no longer to be used for type 1 diabetes

AstraZeneca has announced that the medication Dapagliflozin (Forxiga) will no longer be licensed for use ...

17.11.2021

Diabetes UK Cymru demands action as pandemic hits diabetes care

The coronavirus pandemic has lit the fuse of a care ‘timebomb’ for people with diabetes, Diabetes UK Cymr...

17.11.2021

Launching Diabetes is Serious in Northern Ireland and Wales

In July, we launched our ‘Diabetes Is Serious’ campaign, with a report highlighting the barriers people w...

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16.11.2021

Diabetes can’t wait: Pandemic adding to challenges of living with di...

Over half of people we surveyed said they had difficulties managing their diabetes during the pandemic. ...

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16.11.2021

New figures show record increase in childhood obesity since pandemic

New data released today shows childhood obesity rates in England have increased significantly since the p...

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15.11.2021

The Key to raising awareness for diabetes

Despite all the challenges of the last 18 months, The Key charity shop in Larne has exceeded all expectat...