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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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19.07.2023

Inside the lab: Detoxing type 2 beta cells

Each year we invest over £6 million into all kinds of new research, investigating everything from the roo...

Dr Chloe Rackham and Dr Craig Beall receiving a pint glass each

12.07.2023

Our scientists took diabetes research to the pub

We’ve taken some of the cutting-edge science we fund out of the lab and into the pub. As part of the Pint...

11.07.2023

Newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes booklet from Diabetes Scotland

You’re likely to have a lot of questions after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Download Diabetes Sc...

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05.07.2023

Type 2 diabetes research highlights from the world’s biggest diabete...

Last week the 83rd American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions wrapped up, and we brought you...

05.07.2023

NHS 75th Anniversary: Jo Reed talks to us about her work as a Diabetes...

On the day of the NHS 75th anniversary, Jo Reed talks to us about her unique role as a Diabetes Specialis...

04.07.2023

Our response to the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan

The government has published its Long-Term Workforce Plan and while we welcome the aims of the plan, we a...

29.06.2023

Challenging Snowdon trek to raise funds for Diabetes UK

Jeni and Richard Brookes from Ashby De La Zouch, Leicestershire have organised a trek up Snowdon in Wales...

28.06.2023

Type 1 diabetes research highlights from the world’s biggest diabete...

This week saw the 83rd American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Session draw to a close, with highl...

26.06.2023

Diabetes UK Cymru response to new proposals to create a healthier food...

As members of Obesity Alliance Cymru (OAC), Diabetes UK Cymru is very supportive of the planned measures ...

26.06.2023

Community day in Cornwall aims to support locals

The number of people diagnosed with diabetes in Cornwall and The Isles of Scilly rose from 33,730 in 2021...

26.06.2023

Obesity Alliance Cymru welcome proposals to create a Healthier Food En...

Obesity Alliance Cymru, a coalition of over 20 organisations, have welcomed new proposals to help people ...

26.06.2023

Diabetes Week activity in the south west and south central regions

Earlier in June, the South West and South Central (SWSC) team were busy out and about talking all things ...

21.06.2023

Type 2 diabetes: 25-year-old Parul is supporting others in the South A...

Parul Begum from Walsall in the Midlands is 25 and lives with type 2 diabetes. Both her parents had type ...

20.06.2023

Shining a light on diabetes tech in the south west and south central r...

As part of our Diabetes Week activity, we hosted a webinar for our local diabetes community to highlight ...

20.06.2023

How we're working to tackle diabetes stigma

We know that too many people living with diabetes face stigma about their condition. Here’s how we’re wor...

19.06.2023

Diabetes nurse Donna Crake discusses her passion for diabetes care

Donna Crake is a Diabetes Inpatient Specialist Nurse (DISN) and works for West Suffolk NHS Foundation Tru...