News & Views

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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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

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

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

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...

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...