News & Views

From the world's first clinical practice guideline for diabetes distress, to fully closed loop systems showing benefits for people with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, here are some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in September.

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02.01.2024

Kent volunteer receives an MBE in the New Year Honours List

One of our tireless volunteers has been awarded an MBE for her charity work and for her work as a public ...

02.01.2024

Sussex man back from daunting fundraising trek to Everest Base Camp

A West Sussex man who lives with diabetes has successfully trekked to the Everest Base Camp in Nepal to r...

A healthcare professional (female) standing at a lectern and speaking into a microphone. There is a presentation behind her regarding diabetes advice.

22.12.2023

South Yorkshire event brings diabetes support and information to Rothe...

Our 'Diabetes and Me' event brought people living with diabetes together this month to offer support and ...

Image of Harry Irvine and family after fundraising £101k for Diabetes UK over 20 years

14.12.2023

Harry Irvine celebrates 20 years of fundraising with one last communit...

Local Parkgate man Harry Irvine and his family recently completed their last Parkgate Donkey Day and Vint...

13.12.2023

Your views: I’m passionate about raising awareness of type 1 diabete...

Megan Armstrong, from Wiltshire, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2021, following a 10-month long il...

Chris from Berkshire shared his story as part of our Tech Can't Wait campaign

13.12.2023

Celebrating the achievements of our local diabetes community

As the year ends, we’re taking the chance to reflect on everything that has been achieved in our region. ...

Inverclyde event participants, Judith Kennon, front row, second left

12.12.2023

Taking a collaborative approach to type 2 diabetes prevention

Diabetes Scotland has hosted the first in a series of events designed to invite collaboration and innovat...

07.12.2023

King's College London awarded £5m for type 1 diabetes research

Almost £5 million has been awarded to scientists at King’s College London to help find a cure for type 1 ...

Amber and other young leaders smiling at camera

04.12.2023

Diabetes tech: Young Leader shares her views on updated NICE guidance

Amber, from Plymouth, is one of our young volunteers for Together Type 1, a programme which offers peer-t...

04.12.2023

Highlands Resident Raises Over £700 in Swim22 Challenge to Support Di...

Christine Ritchie, a local resident from the Highlands, Scotland who lives with type 2 diabetes, recently...

23.11.2023

Our Response to the Autumn Statement 2023

We respond to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement and how it could impact people living with or aff...

Image of Our Lives Our Voices members at the exhibition launch

22.11.2023

New exhibition frames young perspectives on life with type 1 diabetes

Marking World Diabetes Day 2023 on the 14th November, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland unveiled a unique phot...

22.11.2023

Celebrating World Diabetes Day in the south west and south central region

World Diabetes Day (14th November) is an important date in our calendar, and this year we had a wealth of...

17.11.2023

Professors Roy Taylor and Mike Lean awarded 2024 Rank Prize for Nutrition

Professor Roy Taylor and Professor Mike Lean have been announced as winners of the 2024 Rank Prize for Nu...

Megan with two ITV news presenters in studio

17.11.2023

Bristol paramedic raises over £4,000 by running 100km on World Diabet...

A 24-year-old Paramedic from Bristol took on an epic fundraising challenge on World Diabetes Day (14th No...

15.11.2023

Short Film 'The Only Competition' highlights how you can thrive with t...

Two brothers join forces to create a poignant glimpse into life with diabetes.