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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in April, including how there could be long-term health benefits of early weight loss after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, and how a common virus may play a role in the development of type 1 diabetes.

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09.09.2021

Supply issues with Medtronic's MiniMed Mio Advance infusion sets

Due to supply disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Medtronic are not able to meet full demand for...

06.09.2021

Diabetes Discoveries: present

What’s happening right now to help people with all types of diabetes live better lives, or help those at ...

03.09.2021

Cardiff Bay stroll for Diabetes UK Cymru

Diabetes UK Cymru is inviting fundraisers to take part in a sponsored walk around Cardiff Bay.

02.09.2021

Diabetes is Serious - tell us how the pandemic affected your care in N...

31.08.2021

Islet transplants: Our research changes national guidelines

Our research has resulted in changes to islet cell transplant procedures in the UK. Eligible people with ...

30.08.2021

Experts agree global definition for type 2 diabetes remission

A group of leading diabetes experts from Europe and America, including our Deputy Head of Care Douglas Tw...

27.08.2021

Online event to support people living with diabetes in West Essex

Diabetes UK and the West Essex Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and community diabetes service are host...

26.08.2021

Batch of liquid metformin recalled by MHRA

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) warned yesterday that one batch (batch num...

19.08.2021

Pandemic’s impact on diabetes care for primary school teacher

Sian Fisher, 27 from Ammanford in Carmarthenshire who has type 1 diabetes noticed a big difference in her...

17.08.2021

One in 4 people in England living with two or more long-term conditions

One in four people in England, including people living with diabetes, are living with two or more long-te...

16.08.2021

People in Northern Ireland to saddle up for autumn cycling challenge

People from Northern Ireland can get on their bike and raise vital funds for Diabetes UK this autumn by t...

12.08.2021

Nearly 1,600 children in England living with type 2 diabetes

New data has revealed that nearly 1,600 children and young people in England are now living with type 2 d...

29.07.2021

A tribute to Professor David Dunger

We were very sorry to learn that Professor David Dunger sadly passed away on 20 July.

28.07.2021

Warning over ‘rare’ issue with Roche Diabetes Care testing strips

A field safety notice has been issued by Roche Diabetes Care over their Accu-Chek Aviva and Accu-Chek Per...

23.07.2021

Calorie labelling regulations pass final hurdle

On Thursday 22nd July, the Government passed legislation to make calorie labelling compulsory. This appli...

21.07.2021

Five schools in the Midlands win good diabetes care award

Five schools across the Midlands have won an award for providing great care to children and young people ...