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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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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...

05.04.2023

Sussex man to take on Everest Base Camp challenge to raise funds for D...

A West Sussex man has set himself the challenge of trekking to the Everest Base Camp in Nepal to raise fu...

05.04.2023

Volunteers needed to help Tunbridge Wells parents run vital Diabetes U...

The Tunbridge Wells Area Parents Support Group for Diabetes UK is looking for new members, including peop...

Abdul, our Volunteer Spotlight, smiling into the camera

04.04.2023

Abdul Rais: Over 20 years of dedication to Diabetes UK

Our supporter and Community Champion Abdul Rais talks about his type 2 diabetes, Ramadan, his work raisin...

30.03.2023

Jack Whitehall charity gig raises over £40,000 in aid of Diabetes UK

A charity gig hosted by comedian and actor Jack Whitehall has raised over £40,000 in aid of Diabetes UK.

29.03.2023

Could a baby’s gut bacteria help to predict future risk of type 1 di...

Researchers in Sweden have identified differences in the make-up of gut bacteria in babies who did and di...

Grand Challenge Sarah Richardson researching

28.03.2023

Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge invests £5 million to kick off the ra...

We're excited to reveal the first research projects funded by the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge, our pa...

Adrian taking a selfie with a selfie stick, standing on his paddle board at the water's edge on a beach

27.03.2023

Cumbrian-raised Fundraiser paddleboards from Isle of Man back to homet...

Adrian Angell, a fundraiser from the Cumbrian coast, has paddle boarded over 36 miles in just eight hours...

23.03.2023

Research to spot signs of type 2 diabetes from dentist appointments

We’re shining the spotlight on a research project we’re co-funding with the National Institute for Health...

17.03.2023

Blood pressure drug can slow type 1 diabetes, research shows

A blood pressure treatment called verapamil can protect insulin-making beta cells, slowing down type 1 di...

17.03.2023

Pepsi drink to be sold in supermarkets with 57% less sugar, PepsiCo co...

PepsiCo, the manufacturers of soft drinks Pepsi and Pepsi Max, have confirmed that supermarkets and retai...

16.03.2023

New research strategy for the UK aims to transform diabetes care

Diabetes UK and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) have launched a new strategy t...

Image of Northern Ireland team with 5 balloon

15.03.2023

£447K National Lottery Funding Awarded to Diabetes UK NI

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland has received funding of £447,487 from the National Lottery Community Fund in...