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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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22.04.2021

DUKPC research highlights: Days 3 and 4

Over the last couple of days, research shared at our professional conference (DUKPC) has given us new ins...

22.04.2021

Safe fasting advice during Ramadan

People who live with diabetes in the Muslim community in Wales are being offered help and advice on how t...

20.04.2021

DUKPC research highlights: Day 2

On day two of our professional conference (DUKPC), fibre was in the spotlight and we heard about new rese...

19.04.2021

DUKPC research highlights: Day 1

We’ve just kicked off our annual professional conference (DUKPC). It sees hundreds of healthcare professi...

14.04.2021

RAF pop gig in the Falkland Islands raises money for Diabetes UK Cymru

COVASIS, an Oasis tribute band set up by members of the Royal Armed Forces played a concert in a pub in t...

09.04.2021

New Report from the Women and Equalities Committee on Weight Stigma

A new report from the Women and Equalities Committee has raised important issues around weight stigma and...

07.04.2021

Watford man to run two ultra marathons in two days

A stone mason who lives with type 1 diabetes is running two ultra marathons, back to back, to raise aware...

01.04.2021

Insulin and Me- 40 Years Living with Diabetes

Yvonne Browne, is the Improving Care Manager for Diabetes UK in the north west of England. She was diagno...

31.03.2021

Diabetes-UK funded research uncovers biological messengers that tell t...

New research from RD Lawrence Fellow Dr Lee Roberts reveals more about how the body burns fat, which in t...

26.03.2021

Gamer with type 1 diabetes raises money for Diabetes UK Cymru in lives...

Eric Taviner from Skewen, Neath Port Albot is holding a 24-hour sponsored gameathon playing video games t...

17.03.2021

Covid confusion leads to late type 1 diabetes diagnosis in 10-year old...

Diabetes UK Cymru is highlighting how quickly undiagnosed type 1 diabetes can become a medical emergency ...

16.03.2021

Diabetes UK Cymru launches “Could it be type 1 diabetes: the 4 Ts" r...

Diabetes UK Cymru has launched a radio ad campaign in Wales to show that anyone can develop type 1 diabet...

10.03.2021

We’re working with you to help people with diabetes age well

Over 1.3 million people who have diabetes in the UK are over 70, but there’s currently very little resear...

09.03.2021

New Befriending Circle comes to Carmarthenshire

Diabetes UK Cymru has launched a scheme in Carmarthenshire, Southwest Wales to address a need for support...

05.03.2021

New research shows drug delays type 1 diagnosis by three years

This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of insulin, but a century later, it remains the...

02.03.2021

Diabetes UK fellows eligible for Academy of Medical Science mentoring ...

Harry Keen Intermediate Clinical and RD Lawrence fellows are eligible to sign up to the Academy of Medica...