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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05.05.2022

Cheshire teenager’s artwork showcased in Parliament as part of Diab...

A teenager from Elton shared a moving portrait of life with type 1 diabetes as part of an exhibition on t...

25.04.2022

Jim: University and type 1 diabetes – and what a cure would mean

"Type 1 diabetes means a mental, scary, draining, and frustrating fight with yourself and others around y...

25.04.2022

Biggest-ever philanthropic gift to diabetes research brings type 1 cur...

Today, as part of celebrations marking 100 years since insulin was first used to treat type 1 diabetes, a...

25.04.2022

Type 1 super heroes – using comics to support people living with typ...

Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes can be a confusing and difficult experience, especially for young ad...

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22.04.2022

How exploring caves can help us understand blood sugar control – Hol...

In my research presented at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2022 (DUKPC22), I found that cave-lik...

20.04.2022

"My hope for the future of diabetes care" - Paul Niven

Paul Niven, who lives with type 1 diabetes, attended our professional conference as a guest blogger. He s...

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14.04.2022

Clinical trial offers new COVID-19 treatments to people with diabetes

Thousands more vulnerable people are now eligible to receive the UK’s second oral (tablet) antiviral trea...

08.04.2022

“Let’s keep talking about hard things” – Laura Bull

Laura Bull, who has type 1 diabetes, told us what she thought of DUKPC.

05.04.2022

Requirement for calorie labelling in large food establishments comes i...

We welcome the new regulations on calorie labelling on menus that will help people make healthier choices...

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01.04.2022

ReTUNE study shows type 2 remission possible for people with lower bod...

Today on the last day at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference, Professor Roy Taylor has announced new ...

31.03.2022

DUKPC Digest Day 4: AI helps spot type 1 diabetes earlier and inequali...

On day 4 of our professional conference (DUKPC), scientists have shared important findings and insights a...

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30.03.2022

DUKPC Digest Day 3: New findings on Flash and updates on type 2 and fa...

On day 3 of Diabetes UK's Professional Conference (DUKPC), we heard about: findings from our clinic...

30.03.2022

New NICE guidelines recommend wider access to Flash and CGM

Today we are celebrating the publication of new guidelines by the National Institute of Health and Care E...

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29.03.2022

DUKPC Digest Day 2: Immunotherapy research for type 1, screening and m...

On day 2 of the Diabetes UK Professional Conference (DUKPC) we heard about exciting advances on th...

29.03.2022

The real story of insulin and my diagnosis with type 1 diabetes at age 42

As the discovery of insulin marks it centenary, Diabetes UK member, Kersten Hall, explains why personally...

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28.03.2022

DUKPC Digest Day 1: Health inequalities, the pandemic and causes of ty...

We’ve just kicked off Diabetes UK's annual professional conference (DUKPC). It sees hundreds of healthcar...