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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...

16.06.2021

Braintree woman to abseil in Lake District for Diabetes UK

A woman who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 50 years is going to mark the milestone anniversary by cha...

16.06.2021

Kornel is a cut above the rest

Kornel Wach, from Omagh, is just 9 years old and bravely getting his hair cut off to raise money for his ...

16.06.2021

NHS announces pilot for hybrid closed-loop tech in England

This week, NHS England announced that hybrid closed-loop systems, also known as an artificial pancreas, w...

15.06.2021

Ordeal of long Covid for mum of three with type 1 diabetes

Dianne Bain, 47 from Powys was healthy and fit until COVID-19 struck and left her barely able to work and...

15.06.2021

Type 1 diabetes and pregnancy: Technology helps Ros cope

Ros, from South Wales has recently given birth to a 'surprise' little girl after choosing to not find out...

14.06.2021

Diabetes Week: ‘Let’s Talk About Mental Health, Menopause and Diab...

This Diabetes Week, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland is shining a spotlight on mental health and its relation...

14.06.2021

North Yorkshire and Cleveland diabetes group supporting families throu...

The Covid-19 pandemic has been incredibly difficult for communities across the UK. But for those managing...

11.06.2021

Type 1 diabetes prompted Holly to get healthier and find her vocation

Holly Adams, 24, from Pembrokeshire was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in December 2019. After struggling...

11.06.2021

Eyesight worries for Anglesey man who felt “forgotten” during pand...

David Parry, from Anglesey, has type 2 diabetes and has been affected by the disruption of eye care servi...

10.06.2021

New leaflet on life-threatening diabetes complication in memory of Fli...

Diabetes UK Cymru is supporting a new leaflet on Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in collaboration with NHS Wa...

04.06.2021

Virtual bike ride in Ceredigion raises funds for Diabetes UK Cymru

Rhys Lewis, 45 from Cilcennin, Aberaeron was awarded a medal for raising over £1100 for Diabetes UK by cy...

03.06.2021

Isobel Murray - Obituary

We’re deeply saddened to learn of the death of Isobel Murray on 22 May 2021 at her home in Ayr.

27.05.2021

Diabetes UK ranked among top 30 charity employers

Diabetes UK has retained its One Star Accreditation status from Best Companies, following a fresh engagem...

24.05.2021

Diabetes UK seeks new Clinical Champions in Northern Ireland

Diabetes UK is urging healthcare professionals who are committed to transforming care for people living w...

17.05.2021

Diabetes hits almost 600,000 in London

New analysis shows that the number of people diagnosed with diabetes in London is 599,699 – 6.7% of the p...