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From why insulin-making cells fail in type 2 diabetes to uncovering new ‘core’ proteins for type 1 diabetes, we take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in August.

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13.05.2024

Surrey dad in training for two cycling challenges to raise funds for D...

A software consultant from Warlingham, Surrey, is taking on two cycling challenges to raise money for Dia...

The image shows two people wearing blue t-shirts. There is text that reads 'Wellness Walk Cardiff'.

13.05.2024

Cardiff to host Wellness Walk for the first time on Sunday 16th June

The Wellness Walk will be an eight-mile circuit around some of the city’s best known and best loved sight...

09.05.2024

John O’Groats to Land’s End with type 1 diabetes – runner’s ch...

A man from Acton has run from John O’Groats to Land’s End (known as JOGLE) to raise money for Diabetes UK...

01.05.2024

Lisa and Marcus are walking the length of the UK to raise funds and aw...

Lisa Sutton, 55, from Haddiscoe, Norfolk had always wanted to do the Land’s End to John O’Groats challeng...

30.04.2024

“I felt so much shame and was made to feel as though it was all my f...

Meg, who lives in the south west, opens up about her experience of gestational diabetes which came about ...

30.04.2024

Scotland hosts Together Type 1 event

Diabetes Scotland has hosted the first of a series of online events about Together Type 1, an exciting pr...

30.04.2024

Event to highlight how volunteers can make a difference to people in T...

We will host a 'Discovery Day' in Broadstairs in a bid to increase volunteering numbers across Thanet and...

22.04.2024

Going it alone on remission but supporting others along the way

Graham Baker, 78, from Wickford Essex has lived with type 2 diabetes since 2000 but has been in remission...

22.04.2024

Aberdeen bus driver champions diabetes awareness at First Bus

First Bus Aberdeen driver Jamie shares the story of his type 2 diabetes diagnosis so others know their ri...

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22.04.2024

Fridge fundraiser's cool proposal in London Marathon

Daniel Fairbrother from Stevenage proposed to his girlfriend Hayley by Big Ben. She said yes. He complete...

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19.04.2024

Structured education from diagnosis of type 1 diabetes leads to improv...

New data presented at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2024 has shown that the Scottish Type 1 Edu...

16.04.2024

How we are working to improve tech access in Scotland

We reflect on our Diabetes Tech Can't Wait campaign journey in Scotland so far, and our commitment going ...

16.04.2024

New toolkit in Scotland to help improve blood glucose control in type ...

A new decision-support toolkit will help healthcare professionals to support people with type 1 diabetes ...

15.04.2024

Putney runner takes on London Marathon to raise money for Diabetes UK

A Business Ops Design Analyst from Putney is taking on the challenge of running the London Marathon to ra...

12.04.2024

'I'm swimming, walking and cycling 44 miles for Diabetes UK'

A Surrey accountant is swimming, walking and cycling the equivalent of the English Channel, making every ...

10.04.2024

Tirzepatide can be prescribed on NHS in Scotland as treatment option f...

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted tirzepatide for use alongside diet and exercise to t...