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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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11.05.2021

Diabetes diagnoses hits 365,424 in East of England – our new analysi...

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

10.05.2021

We're helping fund vital research into preventing heart disease in typ...

Diabetes UK has joined forces with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to fund a new £2.1 m...

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04.05.2021

Diabetes diagnoses double in the last 15 years

Read the latest 2023 figures for the number of people living with diabetes in the UK. Our new analysis...

30.04.2021

DUKPC research highlights: Days 9 and 10

Over the last two weeks, our professional conference (DUKPC) has brought us incredible developments in di...

29.04.2021

DUKPC research highlights: Days 7 & 8

Scientists have been busy sharing more of their latest findings during our professional conference (DUKPC...

27.04.2021

DUKPC research highlights: Day 6

As we kicked off week 2 of our professional conference (DUKPC), scientists brought us trailblazing update...

26.04.2021

DUKPC research highlights: Day 5

Week one of our professional conference (DUKPC) wrapped up with important research highlighting inequalit...

22.04.2021

Diabetes UK Cymru urges next Welsh Government to tackle the diabetes h...

Diabetes UK Cymru has launched its manifesto for the Senedd elections on 6th May 2021 asking candidates t...

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...