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From using beta cell therapy to finding ways to help cells survive, to how weight stigma is linked to poorer health in people with diabetes, here are some of the diabetes research developments announced in January 2026.

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14.07.2021

Vital diabetes health checks leaflets in Shropshire and Staffordshire

We're partnering with Staffordshire & Shropshire Diabetic Eye Screening Programme to deliver essentia...

12.07.2021

Thurrock trio aiming to slam dunk basketball challenge for Diabetes UK

Three boys from Thurrock in Essex are taking on a basketball battle to fundraise for Diabetes UK and shin...

06.07.2021

More evidence needed before new treatment to delay type 1 diabetes can...

The US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has decided more evidence is needed in order to approve a new,...

29.06.2021

Tackling inequalities in access to diabetes tech – Chris Askew

Our Chief Executive, Chris Askew OBE, reflects on the stark inequalities in access to diabetes tech faced...

29.06.2021

National Paediatric Diabetes Audit identifies widening inequality gap ...

New data from the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) has revealed a six-year trend of widening ine...

28.06.2021

Swimmers in NI to make a splash in charity challenge for Diabetes UK

People from Northern Ireland are being invited to dive into a sponsored swimming challenge and raise vita...

24.06.2021

This World Wellbeing Week, we launch our Emotional Wellbeing CPD module

Our new continuing professional development course for healthcare professionals aims to give them the con...

23.06.2021

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland invites people to sign up to summer steps...

People in Northern Ireland are being invited to step it up this summer and raise vital funds for Diabetes...

23.06.2021

Cambridge man takes big strides for Diabetes UK for second year running

A walking-football fan who lives with type 2 diabetes is tackling the One Million Step Challenge for Diab...

21.06.2021

We're working with Coronation Street on type 1 diabetes storyline

Diabetes UK is thrilled to be working alongside ITV’s Coronation Street on a type 1 diabetes storyline, r...

18.06.2021

Anglesey diabetes group supports people in North Wales and beyond

Beth Weaver, 29 set up the group after her daughter Ava, 4 was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

18.06.2021

Diabetes Week 2021: A Message from our Chief Executive, Chris Askew

After such a tumultuous, difficult year for so many of us in our community, it has never felt so importan...

17.06.2021

Diabetes Stories: Wild landscapes of North Wales keep “Type 1 Advent...

Pete Harris is a painter and decorator from Rhyl. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was four, he doe...

17.06.2021

Grantham dad takes on ‘oar-inspiring’ challenge to support Diabete...

A Grantham business owner and three friends are swapping their desks for kayaks and bikes to raise money ...

17.06.2021

St Helens and Knowsley consultant marks 26 years of support for local ...

Professor Kevin Hardy has been a key part of the local group for over a quarter of a century, supporting ...

17.06.2021

Derbyshire initiative launched to provide patient information packs to...

Diabetes UK is working with a number of pharmacies across the county to share vital patient information p...