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11.10.2021

Highlights from Europe’s largest diabetes conference (EASD)

Diabetes researchers from across the world shared their latest breakthroughs at this year’s annual Europe...

Pic shows Daniel and Leanne smiling at the end of the race with their little sister Erin standing in between them. The three of them have their arms round each other.

07.10.2021

It’s a family affair for Omagh runners

Leanne and Daniel Fullerton, aged 27 and 19, siblings from Omagh, recently completed the Great North Run,...

06.10.2021

Matt: A day in the life of a video producer

Matt has been Diabetes UK’s Video Producer for three-and-a-half years. Here he tells us what he’s learned...

06.10.2021

1-in-10 adults living with diabetes by 2030

Our new analysis predicts that, without significant government action, up to 5.5m people in the UK could ...

06.10.2021

Five things we want to see in the Comprehensive Spending Review

On 27th October, Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor, set out the Government’s spending priorities for the next t...

01.10.2021

Diabetes UK Cymru asks runners to sign up for Swansea Half Marathon

Diabetes UK Cymru is calling for people to put on their running shoes and tackle the 13.1 miles of the ic...

01.10.2021

Building back better with building blocks for good health

As the focus on levelling-up grows, our Senior Policy Officer, Debbie Horne, explains why addressing the ...

28.09.2021

New Healthy Weight Strategy aims to reverse rising levels of obesity

Today sees the launch of the Obesity Health Alliance’s “Turning the Tide: A 10-year Healthy Weight Strate...

22.09.2021

Blood vial shortages in England and Wales

NHS England and NHS Wales have reported a shortage of blood collection tubes. This is due to a global sho...

22.09.2021

Your month, your miles, your body

Searching for your next challenge? Look no further than Month of Miles, our very own running event - crea...

22.09.2021

Going on a cycle ride? Here are my six top tips

Brian was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 50. After his nurse encouraged him to make changes...

13.09.2021

People with diabetes set direction of research into diabetes technologies

Our Diabetes Research Steering Groups, involving people with diabetes, researchers and healthcare profess...

09.09.2021

Supply issues with Medtronic's MiniMed Mio Advance infusion sets

Due to supply disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Medtronic are not able to meet full demand for...

06.09.2021

Diabetes Discoveries: present

What’s happening right now to help people with all types of diabetes live better lives, or help those at ...

03.09.2021

Cardiff Bay stroll for Diabetes UK Cymru

Diabetes UK Cymru is inviting fundraisers to take part in a sponsored walk around Cardiff Bay.

02.09.2021