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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in June, including more manageable once-weekly insulin treatment for type 2 diabetes and promising results from beta cell therapy trials in type 1 diabetes.

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03.07.2024

A Day in the Life as A Consultant Psychologist: Patricia McCrystal

Patricia McCrystal is a Consultant Psychologist in a Clinical Health Psychology team. Working within the ...

Diabetes UK volunteers raising awareness of diabetes in Slough

24.06.2024

Regional team out in force for Diabetes Week

The South West and South Central team dispersed themselves across the region for this year’s Diabetes Wee...

16.06.2024

Actor James Norton reads book about managing diabetes for Diabetes Wee...

Actor James Norton read a Welsh children’s book about managing diabetes on CBeebies Bedtime Stories as pa...

14.06.2024

Cost of diabetes complications highlights need to transform healthcare...

Devastating diabetes complications costs the healthcare system in Scotland £485 million a year, highlight...

11.06.2024

From setbacks to success - living with type 1 diabetes and winning gold

David Jarvis, a former Royal Signals Communications Engineer and physical trainer, faced a sudden and lif...

10.06.2024

Young leader Amyrose is throwing a fundraising ball – get involved

Amyrose Cameron, 23, from Glasgow splits her time working as a nurse and volunteer Young Leader for Diabe...

10.06.2024

Health psychology intern celebrates three years with Diabetes Scotland

Diabetes Scotland health psychology intern Courtney Few has been working with the charity for three years...

07.06.2024

“I was left feeling alone with a lifechanging diagnosis”

With this year’s Diabetes Week focusing on essential care, Lucy MacDonald has opened up about her experie...

05.06.2024

Milestone for music fans - £100k raised over 10 years for Diabetes UK

Rock fans Colin Rodger (pictured left) and Martin Higgins have turned their love of music and passion for...

05.06.2024

Diabetes awareness roadshows set to visit Western area this Diabetes ...

Marking Diabetes Week, Monday 10 June to Sunday 16 June, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland, in partnership wit...

28.05.2024

Scottish Government announces new funding for diabetes tech in Scotland

Diabetes Scotland welcomes the announcement of up to £8.8 million additional funding for diabetes technol...

A person checking their blood glucose levels

27.05.2024

Northern Ireland’s prediabetes population reaches 73,500

New figures released by the Department of Health (DOH) indicate an 11.4% increase in the number of people...

24.05.2024

Stephen joins Wellness Walk to signal ‘you are not alone’

Glasgow dad Stephen explains why it is important people are aware of the tell-tale signs of diabetes and ...

23.05.2024

Dungannon Park welcomes back ‘Walk for Diabetes’ in June 2024

The popular ‘Walk for Diabetes’, an annual fundraising event hosted by the Dungannon Diabetes Support Gro...

22.05.2024

Over 40,000 under-40s living with type 2 in South East and London area

There are now 40,010 people under 40 living with a type 2 diagnosis in the South East and London region. ...

In this image, it is focused on a person's hands. They are pricking their finger to test their blood, in order to monitor their diabetes affected blood sugar levels.

22.05.2024

Over 42,000 under 40 living with type 2 diabetes across the North of E...

There are now more than 42,000 people under 40 living with type 2 diabetes in the North of England region...