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From research findings showing a step forward for beta cell therapy without immunosuppression in type 1 diabetes, to a triple hormone drug that shows promise to treat type 2, here are some of the diabetes research developments announced in March 2026.

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06.10.2021

Five things we want to see in the Comprehensive Spending Review

On 27th October, Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor, set out the Government’s spending priorities for the next t...

01.10.2021

Diabetes UK Cymru asks runners to sign up for Swansea Half Marathon

Diabetes UK Cymru is calling for people to put on their running shoes and tackle the 13.1 miles of the ic...

01.10.2021

Building back better with building blocks for good health

As the focus on levelling-up grows, our Senior Policy Officer, Debbie Horne, explains why addressing the ...

28.09.2021

New Healthy Weight Strategy aims to reverse rising levels of obesity

Today sees the launch of the Obesity Health Alliance’s “Turning the Tide: A 10-year Healthy Weight Strate...

22.09.2021

Blood vial shortages in England and Wales

NHS England and NHS Wales have reported a shortage of blood collection tubes. This is due to a global sho...

22.09.2021

Your month, your miles, your body

Searching for your next challenge? Look no further than Month of Miles, our very own running event - crea...

22.09.2021

Going on a cycle ride? Here are my six top tips

Brian was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 50. After his nurse encouraged him to make changes...

13.09.2021

People with diabetes set direction of research into diabetes technologies

Our Diabetes Research Steering Groups, involving people with diabetes, researchers and healthcare profess...

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...