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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05.06.2023

Volunteers Week 2023: Diabetes Edinburgh

Happy Volunteers’ Week 2023! What an exciting week to be celebrating and the theme couldn’t be more apt; ...

05.06.2023

Diabetes and climate change: what are the links?

People living with long-term health conditions, including diabetes, are more likely to be impacted by ext...

02.06.2023

Life-changing ‘bionic pancreas’ for type 1 diabetes available in t...

A ‘bionic pancreas’ that combines an insulin pump and automated dosing software has been approved by the ...

01.06.2023

Today we launch our brand-new podcast series 'Diabetes Discussions'

'Diabetes Discussions’ is our brand-new podcast series, and our first two episodes are now available to l...

01.06.2023

Diabetes support group in Tunbridge Wells appeals for new chair

The Tunbridge Wells Area Parents Support Group for Diabetes UK is appealing for someone to take action in...

31.05.2023

Clothes for Young Women with Type 1 Diabetes: Research into Action

Rachael Hughson-Gill, 25 is a PhD researcher at Coventry University whose childhood friend lives with typ...

Some of the people involved in the Art for Change through Engagement project

31.05.2023

Art and Science Project Promotes Experiences of Women With Gestational...

A fantastic project (Art for Change through Engagement) co-created by researchers we fund and an artist f...

26.05.2023

The emotional impact of a diabetes diagnosis: Sarah’s story

Sarah was 12 when she was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Now 21, and a student at Bournemouth univ...

26.05.2023

50% of people living with diabetes have missed healthcare appointments...

Over 50% of people living with diabetes miss healthcare appointments at least sometimes due to stigma, ac...

23.05.2023

Registrations now open for free online events helping travellers and d...

With summer holidays fast approaching, Diabetes UK’s South East Coast and London team will host two free ...

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22.05.2023

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week 2023: Men under 40 urged to understand...

For Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week (22-28 May 2023), we are encouraging younger men to take a free and s...

22.05.2023

“Diabetes has had an undeniable impact on our family, so I’d enco...

Hampshire-based Gloria Miller is a singer and presenter for Portsmouth’s Express FM. Gloria recently beca...

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...