News & Views

From why insulin-making cells fail in type 2 diabetes to uncovering new ‘core’ proteins for type 1 diabetes, we take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in August.

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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...

05.05.2020

New deal allows free publishing of Open Access papers in Diabetic Medi...

A new deal between scientific publisher Wiley and digital education group Jisc will allow for diabetes re...

05.05.2020

Diabetes UK and Crawley Mosque leaders urge Muslims to take extra care...

The holy month of Ramadan is a time when many members of the local Muslim community will be fasting durin...

04.05.2020

Five common questions on coronavirus, diabetes and food

Coronavirus is affecting normal life in many ways, including what we eat. So we’re putting your questions...

23.04.2020

We’re urging the Muslim community to stay safe and ‘fighting fit�...

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it’s more important than ever to stay safe whilst celebrating Ra...

21.04.2020

Supporting the Muslim community in London during Ramadan

Take extra care this year, says Diabetes UK and Mosque leaders.

20.04.2020

Join a digital peer support group

People with diabetes in Scotland are encouraged to join new online groups run by Diabetes Scotland while ...

20.04.2020

Thanks for the song, Siobhan

Diabetes Scotland supporter Siobhan Smith has written and performed a song all about Diabetes UK while sh...

20.04.2020

Let’s get creative: send us your diabetes themed art

Many of us have a bit more time on our hands at the moment so this is an ideal opportunity to get creativ...

16.04.2020

Congratulations to our Inspire Award Nominees

We are delighted to reveal that there are 57 amazing volunteers and groups nominated for Diabetes Scotlan...

14.04.2020

We’re urging parents to be aware of diabetes symptoms during the cor...

We’re urging parents not to let coronavirus fears stop them from seeking medical help if they're worried ...

09.04.2020

Temporary service for people with diabetes launched by the Diabetes Ne...

The Diabetes Network in Northern Ireland launch a temporary helpline and email service for people with di...

03.04.2020

We're calling for applications for research into coronavirus (Covid-19...

In response to the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, we’re making £100,000 available for scientists to stu...