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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in October 2026, and what the findings could mean for people living with or affected by diabetes.

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21.01.2026

National childhood type 1 screening is effective and could prevent tho...

Our landmark ELSA study (Early Surveillance for Autoimmune diabetes) has shown that childhood screening f...

08.01.2026

In 2025 we invested £4.2m into new boundary-pushing diabetes research

Thanks to your support, we’re advancing diabetes research that’s changing lives. Right now, we’re funding...

07.01.2026

Our research reveals a genetic clue that could tailor type 2 treatments

Our researchers have uncovered new insights into how our genes can affect how well type 2 diabetes treatm...

06.01.2026

We welcome the junk food advertising ban across the UK

We welcome the introduction of UK-wide restrictions on junk food advertising, a key step towards tackling...

06.01.2026

Slowing frailty in older people with type 2 and using genetics to find...

We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in December 2025, and wha...

09.12.2025

Resetting the immune system to cure type 1 and a new drug to stop reti...

We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in November 2025, and wha...

27.11.2025

Our response to the November 2025 Budget

On Wednesday 26th November, the Chancellor delivered the November 2025 Budget, which included new measure...

man playing guitar wearing freestyle libre 3 sensor

25.11.2025

Incorrect readings warning over some FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle L...

People across the UK who use the FreeStyle Libre 3 or FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors have been warned tha...

Professor Roy Taylor presenting at Diabetes UK conference

21.11.2025

Our remission research revolution could save NHS £1 billion

A report by the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) and Wellcome calculates the economic imp...

07.11.2025

New DVLA rules mean bus, coach and lorry drivers with diabetes can use...

The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will now allow people with diabetes who hold Group 2 lice...

04.11.2025

How a neighbourhood health service could improve diabetes care across ...

We have published recommendations that show how the move to a neighbourhood health service in England cou...

03.11.2025

New type 1 care guidelines and the genetics behind delayed type 2 diag...

We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in October 2025, and what...

A person having their eyes screened by a healthcare professional

23.10.2025

Our scientists discover early trigger of diabetic eye disease

Our researchers have identified a key protein that triggers the earliest stages of diabetic retinopathy.

20.10.2025

Our response to serious supply issues of drugs for people with type 2 ...

14.10.2025

New gene therapy shows promise for preventing kidney damage in diabetes

Our researchers have shown that a pioneering gene therapy can reduce early signs of kidney damage in mice...

Diabetes researchers looking at posters at EASD 2025

03.10.2025

Diabetes distress guideline and fully closed loop benefits: Research h...

In this series we take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced recently, ...