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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29.11.2022

Gemma’s 30 challenges for 30 years in milestone birthday celebrations

Turning 30 is one of life’s milestones and for Faughanvale woman, Gemma Martin, she wanted to do somethin...

23.11.2022

Soap actor releases duet for Diabetes UK

Singer-songwriter, Shane Board has released a charity duet featuring Coronation Street actor, Harriet Bib...

Diabetes UK Chief Exec, Chris Askew, at the Bangor Live Well Hub. Pictured with Tina McCrossan, National Director, Louise Little from the North Down Community Network, Maybeth and Dr McArthur

22.11.2022

Bangor Live Well Hub marks World Diabetes Day

On Tuesday 15 November, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland hosted a special World Diabetes Day session at the B...

18.11.2022

Our Tackling Inequality Commission panel: co-chairs announced

Aoife Slattery is Diabetes UK’s Tackling Inequality Engagement Lead and tells us more about The Tackling ...

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17.11.2022

Specialised psychological support is lifeline for young woman coping w...

Lucy Belk, 24 from Wrexham was first referred to a specialist diabetes psychologist when she was 15. Diag...

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17.11.2022

Primary school teacher’s mental health journey with type 1 diabetes

Lili, 32, felt her experience of diagnosis aged seven was “weirdly fine”. She took control from that youn...

Two scientists wearing white lab coats are working together in a diabetes research lab

17.11.2022

First ever treatment to delay type 1 diabetes is licensed in the US

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16.11.2022

Access to mental health support helped me at my lowest

Four autoimmune conditions, bereavement and problems with her employer led Kimberley to really struggle w...

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16.11.2022

Full-sugar Coca-Cola could be mixed in with Zero Sugar multipacks, com...

Coca-Cola GB has issued a safety notice for their Zero Sugar multipacks after a manufacturing mistake has...

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16.11.2022

Diabetes Self-Management Alliance brings international community to Be...

Following on from the successful Stockholm conference in 2020, the Diabetes Self-Management Alliance is c...

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14.11.2022

Open for recruitment: UK-first ELSA study to screen 20,000 children fo...

We’re delighted to announce that a new trial screening programme for type 1 diabetes, the ELSA study, whi...

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14.11.2022

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland rewrites the story this World Diabetes Day

This World Diabetes Day, 14 November, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland is raising awareness about the growing...

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12.11.2022

Free pharmacy packs for people living with diabetes in Birmingham and ...

To mark Diabetes Awareness Month 2022, under the theme “Education to Protect Tomorrow”, Diabetes UK Midla...

08.11.2022

The GP Data Trust pilot study

The research team at the University of Manchester is looking for the views of GPs and patients as part of...

07.11.2022

Brent diabetes group welcomes new members to get support with type 2 d...

A group to connect people in Brent who have diabetes is ready to welcome new members.

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04.11.2022

Gene therapy could offer new treatments for type 2 diabetes

Research funded by us has revealed how important a particular gene is for controlling how fat is stored i...