News & Views

We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in May, including how the long-term benefits of weight loss and metformin could slow type 2 diabetes progression, and how continuous glucose monitoring could protect the heart health of people with type 1 diabetes.

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18.05.2023

Barrister and Blogger Rob Darbyshire tells us about his time at DUKPC

Barrister and type 1 diabetes blogger Rob Darbyshire reviews his three days at the Diabetes UK Profession...

18.05.2023

New Diabetes Care Accreditation Programme set to improve diabetes inpa...

We have partnered with the Royal College of Physicians to launch the Diabetes Care Accreditation Programm...

12.05.2023

Surrey swimmer makes a splash for Diabetes UK

A Surrey power worker is swimming the English Channel to raise over £250 for Diabetes UK.

12.05.2023

Kent trio takes on epic rowing and cycling challenge to raise funds fo...

Two men have set themselves the epic cycling challenge of riding from Kent to the top of the Austrian Alp...

11.05.2023

CGM recommended for some children and young people with type 2 diabetes

For the first time, the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) has recommended continuous gluco...

10.05.2023

Urgent action needed to support diabetes services

Our Head of Policy, Campaigns and Mobilisation, Helen Kirrane, sets out why we are calling on government ...

10.05.2023

Too many people with diabetes still not receiving vital care, our new ...

Missed checks, disrupted care and health inequalities have been revealed in our new report looking at the...

03.05.2023

Hastings residents invited to get involved at Diabetes UK open meeting

Hastings residents are invited to an open meeting on Saturday 13 May, aimed at bringing together people w...

03.05.2023

77% say rising cost of living negatively impacting how they manage the...

77% of people say that the rising cost of living is negatively impacting how they manage their diabetes o...

02.05.2023

Our CEO Chris Askew steps down after eight years with Diabetes UK

Our Chief Executive Chris Askew OBE is stepping down after eight years with Diabetes UK. Mr Askew will le...

28.04.2023

New findings from NHS hybrid closed loop pilot: DUKPC research highlig...

Results from a pilot roll-out of hybrid closed loop technology for up to 1,000 children and adults living...

28.04.2023

How genes protect from, or increase risk, of type 2 diabetes: DUKPC re...

New research presented at our professional conference (DUKPC) pinpoints combinations of genes that either...

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27.04.2023

Preventing type 2 diabetes complications: DUKPC research highlights

We need to find ways to reduce the risk of developing diabetes complications. On day 2 of our professiona...

26.04.2023

Frogs, hypos and understanding chances of type 2 remission: DUKPC rese...

New research identifying the untapped potential of a molecule secreted by frogs to treat type 2 diabetes ...

24.04.2023

‘Activity snacking’ helps people with type 1 diabetes manage blood...

Our research reveals for the first time, that short breaks from sitting time - also known as ‘activity sn...

21.04.2023

Forest Gate runner takes on London Marathon challenge for Diabetes UK

A Diabetes UK employee from Forest Gate, Newham is taking on the challenge of a lifetime to run this year...