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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in August 2026, and what the findings could mean for people living with or affected by diabetes.

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21.10.2020

Research news from the EASD: preventing type 2 diabetes

We’ve already taken a look at highlights from the virtual European Association for the Study of Diabetes ...

14.10.2020

Young poet supports Diabetes UK Cymru for big push on mental health aw...

Duke Al Durham from Vale of Glamorgan, who lives with type 1 diabetes, is adding his distinct voice to Di...

13.10.2020

Diabetes UK responds to new government guidance for clinically extreme...

We don't think the new guidance published for clinically extremely vulnerable people is good enough, so w...

13.10.2020

Research news from the EASD: Living better lives with diabetes

The annual European Associate for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) conference brings together researchers fro...

10.10.2020

Our Chief Executive is awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Diabetes UK’s Chief Executive, Chris Askew, has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the...

09.10.2020

Type 1 diabetes could begin in the womb, our research suggests

Type 1 diabetes can develop in babies under six months old and the immune attack behind the condition may...

01.10.2020

We've partnered with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)...

We are continuing our partnership with NIHR, co-funding for a second time through the Programme Grant for...

23.09.2020

Former Wolves star becomes ambassador for Diabetes UK

A former Premier League footballer, who has seen the impact of diabetes first-hand, has joined up with Di...

20.09.2020

Article in The Sunday Times – 20 September

An article in The Sunday Times (20/09/20) suggests that hundreds of UK charities – including Diabetes UK ...

17.09.2020

Pharmacy campaign launches to support people with diabetes in Cambridg...

A six-week targeted campaign to empower people across the county living with diabetes to take control of ...

08.09.2020

Cambridgeshire pensioner to cycle through the ages on vintage bikes

A March vintage cycling enthusiast is embarking on a sponsored bike ride with a difference for Diabetes U...

07.09.2020

Over £400,000 pledged towards research into coronavirus and diabetes

Updated 7 September: Following our rapid research funding call in April, we are delighted to announce, in...

07.09.2020

Join our 'Diabetes and Moving More' event online this September

Diabetes UK’s North of England team will present an online session packed with useful information about t...

03.09.2020

Autumn online events

Since lockdown began, Diabetes Scotland has been hosting online discussion events with diabetes experts a...

02.09.2020

Online health talks prove capital success

A bright start for our new webinar series, supporting people living with diabetes with practical expert a...

01.09.2020

Support our work by shopping in Tesco this September

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new fundraising appeal with Tesco, the British Heart Foundati...