News & Views

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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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...

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 ...