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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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05.02.2020

Nominations open for Inspire Awards in Northern Ireland

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland is excited to announce the launch of the 2020 Inspire Awards. The awards cel...

27.01.2020

Diabetes UK Cymru's new "Children and Type 1 Diabetes Day"

A Children and type 1 Diabetes Day is taking place on 3 February to raise awareness of early symptoms, so...

16.01.2020

New study could be key to making islet transplants more effective

Islet transplants are currently used as a treatment for people with type 1 diabetes who are hypo unaware,...

16.01.2020

Our new poll reveals why fad diets should be avoided in 2020

With almost three in four Brits admitting to quitting their health kick in 2019, we urge the public to av...

16.01.2020

Support for the Strabane Diabetes Family

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland has numerous groups all over Northern Ireland who help provide support, info...

15.01.2020

Abbott experiencing challenges with fulfilling FreeStyle Libre sensor ...

11.01.2020

Diabetes Scotland calls for national standard to overcome disparity of...

This new year, Diabetes Scotland is calling for solutions to the gaps in mental health care for people li...

09.01.2020

Telford nurse scales Mount Kilimanjaro to raise money for Diabetes UK

An intrepid mum of a teenager who lives with type 1 diabetes has reached the summit of Africa’s highest m...

07.01.2020

Certain Insuman® products set to be discontinued in spring 2020

Sanofi has recently announced its decision (in agreement with the Department of Health and Social Care an...

08.10.2019

Half of people with Type 2 diabetes and severe mental illness can’t ...

We are calling on the NHS to better integrate mental health and diabetes care.

26.09.2019

Warrington fundraiser stepping up to the challenge for Diabetes UK

A woman from Warrington has taken part in the One Million Step Challenge for Diabetes UK after finding ou...

26.02.2019

Diabetes UK and JDRF issue joint statement calling for concrete detail...

Diabetes UK has today issued a joint statement with the charity JDRF, re-stating with them our call on th...

15.02.2019

Flash glucose monitoring gets the green light for drivers with diabetes

Following a major campaign victory, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) and Driver and Vehicle...

24.01.2019

Diabetes UK is looking for healthcare professionals for innovative pro...

Diabetes UK is looking for healthcare professionals to take part in its Clinical Champions programme and ...

22.11.2018

Nearly 7,000 children and young adults with Type 2 diabetes

Rise in obesity the main driver, with family history and ethnic background playing a part.

18.07.2018

We've newly appointed 20 Clinical Champions

We have appointed twenty healthcare professionals, including consultants, nurses, GPs, dietitians, podiat...