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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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06.01.2023

Professor Roy Taylor awarded MBE for services to diabetes research

Congratulations to Diabetes UK-funded researcher Professor Roy Taylor, who has been awarded an MBE in the...

04.01.2023

Architect who took on 33-marathon challenge for Diabetes UK celebrates...

An architect who set himself the challenge of running 33 marathons to raise funds for Diabetes UK complet...

Scientist looking at a microscope slide in the lab.

22.12.2022

The biggest diabetes research stories of 2022

2022 has been a big year for diabetes research, filled with historic moments and world-firsts. Here we ta...

20.12.2022

'Jack Whitehall and Friends' raises money for us at charity comedy gig

Jack Whitehall organised a night of laughs to raise money for us, with the help of some friends and Diabe...

12.12.2022

Exploring stem cell treatments for diabetic retinopathy

Our researcher Dr Judith Lechner is exploring innovative new ways to tackle eye damage caused by diabetes...

08.12.2022

Combining immunotherapies can slow down type 1 diabetes, research finds

Our scientists have found that combining two different immunotherapy drugs, called Abatacept and interleu...

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30.11.2022

WE’RE CALLING FOR NEW RESEARCH INTO SIGHT LOSS

We’ve partnered with Fight for Sight, the Macular Society and Moorfields Eye Charity, to co-fund new rese...

Martin Emmerson, Mims Davies MP and Caroline Cross holding a sign saying 'let's rewrite the story on diabetes'

30.11.2022

Mid Sussex MP backing Diabetes UK campaign for better care

Mims Davies MP is joining our call for urgent government action to restore care for people living with di...

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...

A photo of Lili snoozing in bed with her ginger cat next to her

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

Kimberley smiling to camera with her black cat sitting on top of the sofa next to her

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...