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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in April, including how there could be long-term health benefits of early weight loss after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, and how a common virus may play a role in the development of type 1 diabetes.

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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...

diabetes professional conference DUKPC 22

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...

20.04.2023

Cost is a major barrier for young families buying healthy foods, our r...

We are calling on the government to honour its commitment to restrict the promotion of unhealthy foods, a...

Image reads: 8% (1 in 12) The number of people living with diabetes in the Midlands area

18.04.2023

Midlands regions hit 743,749 diabetes diagnoses

Our new analysis shows the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the Midlands region has increased ...

13.04.2023

Number of people living with diabetes in the UK tops 5 million for the...

13.04.2023

South West and South Central regions hit nearly 600,000 diabetes diag...

Our new analysis shows the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the South West and South Central r...

6.8% is the number of people living with diabetes in the South East Coast and London region

12.04.2023

London and South East Coast region nearing 2 million diabetes diagnoses

Our new analysis shows the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in the South East Coast and London re...

11.04.2023

Inside the lab: supporting teenagers with type 2

Every year we invest over £6 million into pioneering diabetes research. Let’s take a closer look at a pro...

11.04.2023

Hastings postman takes on London Marathon - AND world record attempt -...

A postie from Hastings is taking on the challenge of a lifetime to run this year’s TCS London Marathon dr...

11.04.2023

Kent mum, inspired by daughter, takes on London Marathon challenge for...

A mum from Hildenborough, near Tonbridge in Kent, is taking on the challenge of a lifetime to run this ye...