News & Views

We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in April, including how there could be long-term health benefits of early weight loss after a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, and how a common virus may play a role in the development of type 1 diabetes.

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24.07.2020

One Million Steps to mark a life-saving diagnosis in a toddler

Beth Jones Weaver decided to take on the One Million Step Challenge to mark the one-year diagnosis of her...

23.07.2020

East of England Inspire Award winners celebrated

Diabetes UK has recognised the incredible volunteers from across the region who work every single day to ...

17.07.2020

ADA research news: fewer people will get type 2 and gestational diabetes

We know that the best way to reduce your risk of type 2 or gestational diabetes is to eat well and move m...

14.07.2020

London team celebrate wonderful volunteers and fundraisers at Inspire ...

The efforts of eleven of our fantastic volunteers were commended at this year's event.

10.07.2020

ADA research news: helping people with diabetes live better and more c...

This year's American Diabetes Association's Scientific Sessions were packed with research updates on inte...

07.07.2020

Involvement opportunity – Diabetes Involvement Grant selection panel...

Do you have an interest in involvement and a passion for strengthening the voice of people affected by di...

06.07.2020

#StopHateForProfit campaign – our statement

Chris Askew is our Chief Executive – read his statement in response to the #StopHateForProfit campaign.

03.07.2020

Mother and daughter take on One Million Step Challenge

Anna Callard from Llantwit Major and her 11-year-old daughter Lili are taking part in the One Million Ste...

26.06.2020

ADA research news – towards treatments that cure or prevent diabetes

Last week saw the 80th American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions draw to a close. It’s the bigges...

17.06.2020

New study finds protein responsible for changes to the pancreas in typ...

A new study from the University of Birmingham reveals that lower levels of a protein that binds to vitami...

15.06.2020

People with type 2 diabetes across Warwickshire to receive information...

Diabetes UK and health providers across Coventry and Warwickshire are working together to support people ...

12.06.2020

Launch of Befriender Scheme

This week we are delighted to launch our Befriender Scheme funded by the National Lottery Fund.

29.05.2020

Help shape future research into pregnancy and diabetes

After gathering the views of the public last year, researchers are once again calling on women, their fam...

22.05.2020

MHRA issue safety alert for Accu-Chek® Aviva test strips

Roche Diabetes Care have issued a safety warning that there are dosing issues with a specific lot of Accu...

14.05.2020

What we've been doing to support you through coronavirus (May 2020)

We’ve made £100,000 available for researchers to study more about coronavirus and diabetes, and we're lis...

07.05.2020

Coronavirus: new website for reporting medicine side-effects and equip...

Dedicated coronavirus Yellow Card reporting website will help identify safety issues which might not have...