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From using beta cell therapy to finding ways to help cells survive, to how weight stigma is linked to poorer health in people with diabetes, here are some of the diabetes research developments announced in January 2026.

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13.11.2023

NHS programme helped Juliet put her type 2 diabetes into remission

Juliet Herbert, 59, from Birmingham, was encouraged by her children to join the NHS Type 2 Diabetes Path ...

09.11.2023

DKA fright for toddler who became 'little warrior'

Aryiana, aged 3, from Peterborough was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was a month shy of her sec...

09.11.2023

Noemi: A Day in the Life of an Ophthalmologist

Noemi Lois is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Surg...

09.11.2023

Local people open up about diabetes and mental health challenges

We’re shining a light on the different ways the South West and South Central team can support people in t...

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09.11.2023

New exhibition frames young perspectives on life with type 1 diabetes

This World Diabetes Day [14th November], Diabetes UK Northern Ireland is set to unveil a unique photograp...

07.11.2023

New care hub opens to support people with diabetes in Forth Valley

An innovative new care hub has opened in Falkirk to support and connect people living with diabetes acros...

06.11.2023

Type 1 diabetes in the family drives long-distance runner

Paul Sycamore from Little Thetford, Cambridgeshire has raised almost £3000 for us by taking on the gruell...

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01.11.2023

Schoolboy inspired to find a cure for diabetes following work experien...

Ahead of World Diabetes Day, Ben from Somerset opens up about his experience of living with diabetes, how...

24.10.2023

Celebrating our Volunteers this Black History Month

With the theme of this year's #BlackHistoryMonth being 'Saluting Our Sisters,' we thought there was no be...

20.10.2023

Insulin pioneer John Macleod honoured with life-size, story-telling st...

A life-size bronze sculpture of John JR Macleod, the pioneering physiologist who played a key role in the...

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

Novo Echo Plus smart insulin pen - Jack's review (2023)

Jack, who lives with type 1 diabetes, shares his personal views on the Novo Echo Plus pen which he is pre...