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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...

Cheque presentation with Diabetes UK representative and volunteer.

02.10.2023

Taunton Volunteer pulls out all the stops in large charity concert

A group of musicians, including a Diabetes UK Volunteer, came together in song and community at the Templ...

27.09.2023

Why it is vital that the roll out of hybrid closed-loop tech is funded

As we near the publication of the landmark NICE appraisal we're calling on the Department of Health and S...

22.09.2023

Dexcom continuous glucose monitor (CGM) - Anne's review (2023)

Anne Stewart, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 55 years ago, was prescribed a Dexcom continuous glu...

20.09.2023

Living well with diabetes - awareness day planned in Waltham Forest fo...

An awareness event is planned for Waltham Forest to help people in the borough who live with type 2 diabe...

19.09.2023

Working with local healthcare professionals to fight health and tech i...

Here at Diabetes UK (south west and south central) we work with local healthcare professionals (HCPs), to...

14.09.2023

Surrey family of five take on London Bridges walking challenge

A schoolboy from Banstead will lead his family on a walk across 12 iconic London bridges to raise money f...

Man on floor of bedroom looking out of window

11.09.2023

Your views: This is what it's like to experience low blood sugar

If you’re newly diagnosed with diabetes, or close to someone who lives with the condition, this blog shar...

23.08.2023

My type 1 diabetes: Young people share their unique relationship with ...

We’re introducing some exciting new volunteers from the south west and south central region this month.

22.08.2023

All the way from Australia to support a friend in Diabetes UK walking ...

17.08.2023

How our Patient Information Packs, in partnership with Fitbit, are sup...

A diabetes diagnosis is life-changing. It can be a huge shock, and it can be hard to know where to start ...

09.08.2023

Bringing teenagers and young adults with type 1 diabetes together in H...

A social get together for teenagers and young adults who have type 1 diabetes will take place in Hastings...

Photo of John Kinnear, new National Director, Scotland

09.08.2023

Diabetes Scotland appoints new National Director

Diabetes Scotland has appointed John Kinnear as the charity’s new National Director.

01.08.2023

How diabetes affects breastfeeding: local women share their experiences

As World Breastfeeding Week kicks off (1 – 7 August 2023), parents from the Bristol Diabetes Support Netw...

Kouros Majidi with his London Bridges Wellness Walk medal

27.07.2023

Twelve Bridges, Ten Miles, One Amazing Challenge

A keen walker is taking on the challenge of our London Wellness Walk this year to help raise money for us...

20.07.2023

Belfast MET supports Diabetes UK Northern Ireland with its new podcast...

This year, during Diabetes Week, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland launched a brand-new podcast series to prov...