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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15.07.2024

Thousands set to walk London’s iconic bridges and raise vital funds ...

We are inviting people to put their best feet forward for Wellness Walk London Bridges 2024 by joining a ...

08.07.2024

Cambridge’s Kouros Majidi Takes on Double Challenge for Diabetes UK

Our supporters are always an inspiration – and this summer Cambridge’s Kouros Alexander Majidi is doublin...

03.07.2024

Don’t let diabetes stand in the way of amazing experiences

Local Young Leader Felicity, who lives with type 1 diabetes, completed her Duke of Edinburgh’s Award duri...

Image of Amy delivering a DESMOND course

03.07.2024

A day in the life as a Diabetes Educator: Amy Mcilhatton

Amy Mcilhatton is a Diabetes Educator within the Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Irelan...

03.07.2024

A Day in the Life as A Consultant Psychologist: Patricia McCrystal

Patricia McCrystal is a Consultant Psychologist in a Clinical Health Psychology team. Working within the ...

Diabetes UK volunteers raising awareness of diabetes in Slough

24.06.2024

Regional team out in force for Diabetes Week

The South West and South Central team dispersed themselves across the region for this year’s Diabetes Wee...

16.06.2024

Actor James Norton reads book about managing diabetes for Diabetes Wee...

Actor James Norton read a Welsh children’s book about managing diabetes on CBeebies Bedtime Stories as pa...

14.06.2024

Cost of diabetes complications highlights need to transform healthcare...

Devastating diabetes complications costs the healthcare system in Scotland £485 million a year, highlight...

11.06.2024

From setbacks to success - living with type 1 diabetes and winning gold

David Jarvis, a former Royal Signals Communications Engineer and physical trainer, faced a sudden and lif...

10.06.2024

Young leader Amyrose is throwing a fundraising ball – get involved

Amyrose Cameron, 23, from Glasgow splits her time working as a nurse and volunteer Young Leader for Diabe...

10.06.2024

Health psychology intern celebrates three years with Diabetes Scotland

Diabetes Scotland health psychology intern Courtney Few has been working with the charity for three years...

07.06.2024

“I was left feeling alone with a lifechanging diagnosis”

With this year’s Diabetes Week focusing on essential care, Lucy MacDonald has opened up about her experie...

05.06.2024

Milestone for music fans - £100k raised over 10 years for Diabetes UK

Rock fans Colin Rodger (pictured left) and Martin Higgins have turned their love of music and passion for...

05.06.2024

Diabetes awareness roadshows set to visit Western area this Diabetes ...

Marking Diabetes Week, Monday 10 June to Sunday 16 June, Diabetes UK Northern Ireland, in partnership wit...

28.05.2024

Scottish Government announces new funding for diabetes tech in Scotland

Diabetes Scotland welcomes the announcement of up to £8.8 million additional funding for diabetes technol...

A person checking their blood glucose levels

27.05.2024

Northern Ireland’s prediabetes population reaches 73,500

New figures released by the Department of Health (DOH) indicate an 11.4% increase in the number of people...