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

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22.04.2022

How exploring caves can help us understand blood sugar control – Hol...

In my research presented at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2022 (DUKPC22), I found that cave-lik...

20.04.2022

"My hope for the future of diabetes care" - Paul Niven

Paul Niven, who lives with type 1 diabetes, attended our professional conference as a guest blogger. He s...

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14.04.2022

Clinical trial offers new COVID-19 treatments to people with diabetes

Thousands more vulnerable people are now eligible to receive the UK’s second oral (tablet) antiviral trea...

08.04.2022

“Let’s keep talking about hard things” – Laura Bull

Laura Bull, who has type 1 diabetes, told us what she thought of DUKPC.

05.04.2022

Requirement for calorie labelling in large food establishments comes i...

We welcome the new regulations on calorie labelling on menus that will help people make healthier choices...

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01.04.2022

ReTUNE study shows type 2 remission possible for people with lower bod...

Today on the last day at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference, Professor Roy Taylor has announced new ...

31.03.2022

DUKPC Digest Day 4: AI helps spot type 1 diabetes earlier and inequali...

On day 4 of our professional conference (DUKPC), scientists have shared important findings and insights a...

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30.03.2022

DUKPC Digest Day 3: New findings on Flash and updates on type 2 and fa...

On day 3 of Diabetes UK's Professional Conference (DUKPC), we heard about: findings from our clinic...

30.03.2022

New NICE guidelines recommend wider access to Flash and CGM

Today we are celebrating the publication of new guidelines by the National Institute of Health and Care E...

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29.03.2022

DUKPC Digest Day 2: Immunotherapy research for type 1, screening and m...

On day 2 of the Diabetes UK Professional Conference (DUKPC) we heard about exciting advances on th...

29.03.2022

The real story of insulin and my diagnosis with type 1 diabetes at age 42

As the discovery of insulin marks it centenary, Diabetes UK member, Kersten Hall, explains why personally...

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28.03.2022

DUKPC Digest Day 1: Health inequalities, the pandemic and causes of ty...

We’ve just kicked off Diabetes UK's annual professional conference (DUKPC). It sees hundreds of healthcar...

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28.03.2022

Diabetes UK asks Northern Ireland to get on their bikes for cycling ch...

People from Northern Ireland are being asked to saddle up for a cycling challenge that will raise vital f...

25.03.2022

Freestyle Libre 2 and insulin pump - Alfie's review (2022)

"I found that pricking my finger up to 10 times a day was challenging and sometimes painful, so I got the...

23.03.2022

Our reaction to the Spring Statement

Yesterday's Spring Statement from the Chancellor was a missed opportunity to address the rising cost of l...

17.03.2022

Awareness day at Mansfield Town FC

Diabetes UK and Mansfield Town Football Club are hoping to show diabetes the red card with a match day ev...