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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in May, including how the long-term benefits of weight loss and metformin could slow type 2 diabetes progression, and how continuous glucose monitoring could protect the heart health of people with type 1 diabetes.

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15.06.2021

Ordeal of long Covid for mum of three with type 1 diabetes

Dianne Bain, 47 from Powys was healthy and fit until COVID-19 struck and left her barely able to work and...

15.06.2021

Type 1 diabetes and pregnancy: Technology helps Ros cope

Ros, from South Wales has recently given birth to a 'surprise' little girl after choosing to not find out...

14.06.2021

Diabetes Week: ‘Let’s Talk About Mental Health, Menopause and Diab...

This Diabetes Week, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland is shining a spotlight on mental health and its relation...

14.06.2021

North Yorkshire and Cleveland diabetes group supporting families throu...

The Covid-19 pandemic has been incredibly difficult for communities across the UK. But for those managing...

11.06.2021

Type 1 diabetes prompted Holly to get healthier and find her vocation

Holly Adams, 24, from Pembrokeshire was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in December 2019. After struggling...

11.06.2021

Eyesight worries for Anglesey man who felt “forgotten” during pand...

David Parry, from Anglesey, has type 2 diabetes and has been affected by the disruption of eye care servi...

10.06.2021

New leaflet on life-threatening diabetes complication in memory of Fli...

Diabetes UK Cymru is supporting a new leaflet on Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in collaboration with NHS Wa...

04.06.2021

Virtual bike ride in Ceredigion raises funds for Diabetes UK Cymru

Rhys Lewis, 45 from Cilcennin, Aberaeron was awarded a medal for raising over £1100 for Diabetes UK by cy...

03.06.2021

Isobel Murray - Obituary

We’re deeply saddened to learn of the death of Isobel Murray on 22 May 2021 at her home in Ayr.

27.05.2021

Diabetes UK ranked among top 30 charity employers

Diabetes UK has retained its One Star Accreditation status from Best Companies, following a fresh engagem...

24.05.2021

Diabetes UK seeks new Clinical Champions in Northern Ireland

Diabetes UK is urging healthcare professionals who are committed to transforming care for people living w...

17.05.2021

Diabetes hits almost 600,000 in London

New analysis shows that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in London is 599,699 – 6.7% of the p...

14.05.2021

The Diabetes Research Steering Groups welcome new leadership

We’re delighted to appoint four new diabetes experts to lead the Diabetes Research Steering Groups (DRSGs...

13.05.2021

Behind the headlines: what does risk really mean?

We often hear news reports linking diabetes to a higher risk of a particular health problem. Or that cert...

13.05.2021

Calorie labelling to be made compulsory in restaurants, cafes and take...

We were very pleased to see the government commit to going forward with key proposals on obesity as part ...

Woman hands using lancet on finger to check blood sugar level

11.05.2021

Diabetes diagnoses hits 700,610 in the Midlands – our new analysis s...

New analysis released today by Diabetes UK shows that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the...