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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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20.07.2022

Coronavirus and diabetes updates

If you have diabetes, you are no more likely to catch coronavirus (COVID-19) than anyone else. However pe...

18.07.2022

Our research finds new players in the type 1 diabetes immune attack

Our researchers have pinpointed differences in the genes of immune cells which could help explain why the...

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11.07.2022

Newton-Le-Willows family’s 40-mile journey for inspirational daughters

From left to right: Gareth, Cameron, Joanne, Megan and Gracie The Nye family will be taking on the 'Po...

11.07.2022

Tesco ‘Let’s Talk’ Pharmacy Programme Launch

Today sees the launch of the Let’s Talk pharmacy programme – a collection of e-learning modules that have...

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07.07.2022

Data science investment to transform health of people with diabetes

We’ve joined forces with Health Data Research UK and the British Heart Foundation to launch a new initiat...

Finlay at the Diabetes is Serious Parliamentary launch

27.06.2022

Running as a candidate in the local elections with type 1 diabetes

Finley is a 26-year-old and currently works as a Parliamentary Assistant for an MP in the Houses of Parli...

24.06.2022

Diabetes UK issues call for you to join summer stepping challenge

The One Million Step Challenge runs from 1 July to 30 September and is ideal for anyone looking for a way...

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24.06.2022

Inside the lab: A closer look at retinopathy research

In 2021 we invested £6.6 million into new research, here we take a peek at one of our diabetic retinopath...

23.06.2022

Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge launches first research call

Following the exciting announcement in April about a new partnership between the Steve Morgan Foundation,...

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21.06.2022

Highlights from the American Diabetes Association's Scientific Meeting...

The American Diabetes Association (ADA), is the leading voluntary health organisation for diabetes in the...

16.06.2022

Poetry and online support help Natalie cope with type 1 diabetes

Natalie Holborow, 32, a marketeer and poet from Swansea was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was e...

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15.06.2022

Raising awareness this Diabetes Week

Diabetes is a hidden condition, but the people living with diabetes should never be left at the back of t...

14.06.2022

Government Food Strategy lacks the substance and commitments needed to...

Why we think the Government's new Food Strategy falls short of ambitions to reduce rising levels of obesi...

14.06.2022

50% more children being treated for type 2 diabetes

Our analysis has revealed that the number of children receiving treatment for type 2 diabetes in Paediatr...

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13.06.2022

Over 1 million people living with diabetes across the North of England

We're calling for action as stats show just 34% of those diagnosed with diabetes in the North are receivi...

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10.06.2022

Mum's journey with private therapy to cope with complications of type ...

Ebony Hussey, 30, from Caldicot has lived with type 1 diabetes since she was a toddler and has had lots o...