News & Views

We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in April, including how there could be long-term health benefits of early weight loss after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, and how a common virus may play a role in the development of type 1 diabetes.

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02.04.2024

44 years of being supported by Diabetes UK: Lynette is doing Swim 22 t...

Lynette Cockburn from Birmingham is doing Swim 22 (11 miles option) to raise money and awareness of diabe...

Picture of Michael Cox at the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Mike can be seen holding his coat open, revealing a Together Type 1 hoodie. The hoodie is turquoise blue, under an orange coat. Mike is standing in front of a frozen wooden sign where you can see ice frozen sidewards where the wind has blown it. The rocky floor is covered in ice.

02.04.2024

Young Leader climbs Mount Kilimanjaro

One of our Young Leader's, Michael Cox, from Liverpool has reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, raisi...

NI National Director Roxanne Small pictured at the Great Hall in Stormont with Health Minister Robin Swan and local volunteer Jean Bradshaw

28.03.2024

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland welcomes Health Minister back to post

After two years of no government, just last month we saw the return of the Assembly and the Executive in ...

11.03.2024

Local groups give Rebecca support with her type 1 diabetes and fundrai...

Rebecca Shaw from Wolverhampton is taking on the challenge of walking 62 miles in March.

11.03.2024

Buzz hair cut to raise funds for Diabetes UK

Aisha Jenkins Martinez from Leicestershire was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2020 just before receivi...

06.03.2024

Rosie gets in the swim of things to raise vital funds

A Youth Worker from Twickenham is taking on a swimming challenge to raise funds for Diabetes UK.

05.03.2024

Family on a mission to raise awareness of type 1 diabetes in children

Hollie Harris from our Shropshire Borders Group has raised over 2,000 for Diabetes UK after son Callum wa...

Thalia in a hospital next to a hospital bed in nurse uniform

04.03.2024

“My diagnosis inspired me to train as a nurse. I will forever be gra...

Our local Youth Worker Sophie met with Thalia, one of our local Together Type 1 Young Leaders. They chatt...

04.03.2024

Glasgow Caledonian University embeds Diabetes UK resources into adult ...

To equip Scotland’s next generation of nurses to effectively support people living with or at risk of dia...

North East and North Cumbria team members receiving a QiC Award in the category of Equality, Diversity and Health Equalities

19.02.2024

Diabetes technology transforms hundreds of lives in North East and Nor...

Diabetes technology has transformed the lives of more than 250 young people across the North East and Nor...

13.02.2024

We have told health bosses that diabetes tech can’t wait in Sussex

We are urging people in Sussex to join our campaign to get nationally-recommended diabetes technology int...

26.01.2024

The highlights and challenges of working within a Diabetes Support Team

Nicola Milne, Diabetes Specialist Nurse Clinical Lead at Greater Manchester Diabetes Clinical Network, an...

19.01.2024

What is it like to be an Advanced Nurse Practitioner?

Helen Atkins talks to us about her role as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and how she supports people liv...

17.01.2024

Volunteer Blair On Supporting Diabetes Scotland at Football Clubs

For those with a passion for both football and making a positive impact, volunteering for Diabetes Scotla...

Image of Fundraising Manager Naomi Breen and members of the Coleraine Support Group

16.01.2024

Dip for Diabetes makes a splash at Castlerock Beach

The highly anticipated annual Dip for Diabetes welcomed crowds of participants and supporters to Castlero...

15.01.2024

Aberdeen Dad runs Copenhagen Marathon to raise funds

Michael Swan from Aberdeen was inspired to take part in the Copenhagen Marathon after his daughter Isla w...