News & Views

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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19.10.2023

Young Gymnast Lucie Crowned Scottish Regional 3 Champion

In a remarkable display of determination, Lucie, a young gymnast from Scotland diagnosed with type 1 diab...

17.10.2023

Decision-makers in Scotland hear why inequality in diabetes must be re...

Diabetes Scotland took part in a key fringe event at this year’s SNP Annual Conference (15-17 October 202...

Enda playing football - announcing ELSA in Northern Ireland

16.10.2023

UK-first trial to screen children for type 1 diabetes now available in...

We’re pleased to announce that children in Northern Ireland are now eligible for a trial screening progra...

12.10.2023

Duo who took on Tough Mudder challenge for us celebrate fundraising su...

Two colleagues who successfully undertook a gruelling Tough Mudder challenge are celebrating raising fund...

10.10.2023

Belfast Lord Mayor launches new diabetes Live Well Hub in north Belfast

Belfast Lord Mayor Ryan Murphy joined us to mark the official opening of our new Northern Ireland Live We...

06.10.2023

Smart insulin pen - Jack's review

Cheque presentation with Diabetes UK representative and volunteer.

02.10.2023

Taunton Volunteer pulls out all the stops in large charity concert

A group of musicians, including a Diabetes UK Volunteer, came together in song and community at the Templ...

27.09.2023

Why it is vital that the roll out of hybrid closed-loop tech is funded

As we near the publication of the landmark NICE appraisal we're calling on the Department of Health and S...

22.09.2023

Continuous glucose monitor (CGM) - Anne's review

20.09.2023

Living well with diabetes - awareness day planned in Waltham Forest fo...

An awareness event is planned for Waltham Forest to help people in the borough who live with type 2 diabe...

19.09.2023

Working with local healthcare professionals to fight health and tech i...

Here at Diabetes UK (south west and south central) we work with local healthcare professionals (HCPs), to...

14.09.2023

Surrey family of five take on London Bridges walking challenge

A schoolboy from Banstead will lead his family on a walk across 12 iconic London bridges to raise money f...

Man on floor of bedroom looking out of window

11.09.2023

Your views: This is what it's like to experience low blood sugar

If you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes, or close to someone who lives with the condition, this blog shar...

23.08.2023

My type 1 diabetes: Young people share their unique relationship with ...

We’re introducing some exciting new volunteers from the south west and south central region this month.

22.08.2023

All the way from Australia to support a friend in Diabetes UK walking ...

17.08.2023

How our Patient Information Packs, in partnership with Fitbit, are sup...

A diabetes diagnosis is life-changing. It can be a huge shock, and it can be hard to know where to start ...