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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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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...

13.03.2020

We’re funding new research into diabetes and eating disorders

We’re getting two new research projects off the ground to improve how we care for people with diabetes an...

11.03.2020

Type 1 diabetes could be split into two separate subtypes, new researc...

Researchers funded by us have found that children who are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes under the age of...

11.03.2020

Diabetes UK announces new National Director for Northern Ireland

Here, at Diabetes UK Northern Ireland, we're excited to announce the appointment of Tina McCrossan as our...

09.03.2020

Video gamer from Skewen raised over £2000 for Diabetes UK Cymru in me...

Eric Taviner, 30 from Skewen, near Neath held a 24-hour sponsored gameathon in March, playing Apex Legend...

06.03.2020

Blackwood mum makes a splash for Diabetes UK Cymru

A mum of two from Blackwood is swimming the equivalent of the English Channel to raise vital funds for Di...

06.03.2020

Tywyn man swims equivalent of English Channel for Diabetes UK Cymru - ...

A man from Tywyn in Gwynedd is swimming 44 miles to raise vital funds for Diabetes UK Cymru. That’s twice...

06.03.2020

Mayor welcomes Diabetes UK Northern Ireland to Lisburn

Diabetes UK Northern Ireland recently relocated to Lisburn Square House and welcomed Mayor, Cllr Alan Giv...

04.03.2020

Safety Notice: Omnipod DASH™ PDM (Personal Diabetes Manager)

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have issued a warning about problem softwa...

04.03.2020

Safety Notice: Accu-Chek® Aviva blood glucose meters

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have issued a warning about blood glucose ...

04.03.2020

It’s time to end the social stigma of obesity

Today is World Obesity Day. To mark this, alongside more than 100 major medical and scientific organisati...