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From new clues as to why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children to a new drug that could help prevent sight loss in people with diabetes, here are some of the diabetes research developments announced in November.

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29.08.2024

Adapting to university life when you live with type 1 diabetes

Lilly, one of our young leaders, tells us what it's like to live with type 1 diabetes at university, and ...

20.08.2024

Bexhill man takes on walking challenge to raise funds

A product developer from Bexhill-on-Sea in East Sussex is taking on the challenge of walking London’s ico...

09.08.2024

Brother inspires Brighton woman to take on walking challenge to raise ...

A shop manager from Brighton is taking on the challenge of walking London’s iconic bridges to raise money...

22.07.2024

Could you be a Community Champion?

Diabetes UK is hoping to recruit five Community Champions in the London Borough of Waltham Forest to repr...

16.07.2024

Young Leaders pen powerful letters to their diabetes

As part of our new ‘Dear Diabetes’ series, we asked our local Young Leaders what they would say in a lett...

16.07.2024

Our new report shows how young people with type 1 diabetes are driving...

We have launched a new publication sharing how our Together Type 1 community is positively impacting the ...

15.07.2024

Thousands set to walk London’s iconic bridges and raise vital funds ...

We are inviting people to put their best feet forward for Wellness Walk London Bridges 2024 by joining a ...

08.07.2024

Cambridge’s Kouros Majidi Takes on Double Challenge for Diabetes UK

Our supporters are always an inspiration – and this summer Cambridge’s Kouros Alexander Majidi is doublin...

03.07.2024

Don’t let diabetes stand in the way of amazing experiences

Local Young Leader Felicity, who lives with type 1 diabetes, completed her Duke of Edinburgh’s Award duri...

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03.07.2024

A day in the life as a Diabetes Educator: Amy Mcilhatton

Amy Mcilhatton is a Diabetes Educator within the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Irelan...

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...