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From new clues as to why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children to a new drug that could help prevent sight loss in people with diabetes, here are some of the diabetes research developments announced in November.

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Scientists conducting research in the lab.

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...

a lady smiling towards camera at a conference with a text box reading 'Diabetes in pregnancy UK conference'

02.11.2022

Diabetes in Pregnancy Conference: All the hot topics

The Midlands and East team, supported by the Diabetes UK conference team, are delivering their 11th Diabe...

Man and lady sitting and talking looking at a leaflet

01.11.2022

We've launched our Type 2 Diabetes Remission CPD module for healthcare...

Following the success of our free RCN-accredited courses, Emotional Wellbeing and Understanding Diabetes,...

A pharmacist wearing a Tesco name badge gives advice to a woman at a pharmacy counter

01.11.2022

Diabetes UK and Tesco partner to help one million people find out thei...

We’re partnering with Tesco to help a million people find out more about their type 2 diabetes risk after...

A concerned-looking man attends a healthcare appointment

01.11.2022

Putting quality of life measures at the heart of diabetes technology r...

Research on diabetes technology often focuses just on its impact on diabetes management. But a new study ...

Healthcare professional explaining shoe fitting to man living with diabetes

27.10.2022

Inside the lab: Putting footwear guidelines to the test

We invest around £6.5 million into new diabetes research every single year. This research helps us to lea...

27.10.2022

November Menopause Sessions

From Tuesday 1 November, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland will be hosting the first of five sessions discussi...

A Black man and a Caucasian woman sit at the table with two cups of tea, going through a budget sheet with a pencil, looking concerned

24.10.2022

Let us know how we can help you during the cost-of-living crisis

We want to hear from you about how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting you day-to-day, and any impact ...

17.10.2022

Bollywood dance moves and treats raise more than £1,800 for Diabetes ...

A Ladies Afternoon Treat fundraising event held in Pinner last week in aid of Diabetes UK has raised more...

a close up photo of a Flash monitor (A small white circle) on a man's upper arm, which he is scanning with a reader device

13.10.2022

FreeStyle Libre 2 - James E's review (2022)

James self-funds the FreeStyle Libre 2 for his type 2 diabetes as he can't get it on prescription.

Picture of Martha Stewart, Diabetes Specialist Nurse

13.10.2022

Martha: A day in the life of a Diabetes Specialist Nurse

Martha Stewart is a Diabetes Specialist Nurse (DSN) at University Hospitals Birmingham and a Senior Lectu...

12.10.2022

Samuel: A day in the life of a Clinical Professor

A professional view: Samuel Seidu (MBChB, PGCME, MSc, MD, FRCGP, FRCP (Edin)) is a Clinical Professor in ...

12.10.2022

Why people should be at the heart of diabetes services

Research shows us that every individual should be at the heart of their care. Dr Jemma Kwint, from the Na...

11.10.2022

Steel Magnolias: Theatre play in Northampton raises awareness and fund...

Psychologist and broadcaster, Audrey Tang, is directing, producing and starring in the play Steel Magnoli...

A young man sitting separately from friends and family, looking troubled

05.10.2022

We're calling for new research into diabetes distress

We’ve partnered with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Programme Grants for Appl...

04.10.2022

Flash glucose monitoring transforms lives of people with type 1 diabet...

Research funded by us has revealed the transformational impacts Flash glucose monitoring has on blood sug...