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Viruses and type 1 diabetes: what we know so far
In type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Scientist...
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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in July, including how teplizumab targets type 1 diabetes and understanding the risk of eating disorders for people taking part in type 2 diabetes remission programmes.
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20.08.2025
We welcome new NICE plans to widen access to newer type 2 diabetes med...
We welcome long-awaited draft guidance from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) t...
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15.08.2025
Novo Nordisk to withdraw Levemir insulin – here's what you need to know
The drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk has announced it will withdraw Levemir insulin in all forms by the end...
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14.08.2025
Groundbreaking immunotherapy drug teplizumab licensed in UK for delayi...
The first ever immunotherapy for type 1 diabetes has been licensed for use in the UK. The Medicines and H...
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26.08.2025
Viruses and type 1 diabetes: what we know so far
In type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Scientist...
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14.08.2025
Groundbreaking immunotherapy drug teplizumab licensed in UK for delayi...
The first ever immunotherapy for type 1 diabetes has been licensed for use in the UK. The Medicines and H...
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01.08.2025
Teplizumab benefits, remission and eating disorders and the power of r...
We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in July, and what the fin...
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29.07.2025
Why Tackling Inequity Must be a Priority for Research Charities
A joint statement from Diabetes UK and the University of Oxford Centre for Research Equity.
Healthy living and emotional wellbeing
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20.08.2025
We welcome new NICE plans to widen access to newer type 2 diabetes med...
We welcome long-awaited draft guidance from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) t...
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15.08.2025
Novo Nordisk to withdraw Levemir insulin – here's what you need to know
The drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk has announced it will withdraw Levemir insulin in all forms by the end...
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04.02.2025
Our response to serious supply issues of drugs for people with type 2 ...
The NHS had been facing supply issues with glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs, or GLP-1 a...
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17.01.2025
How people with diabetes can benefit from the Priority Services Register
In the winter months cold snaps can see temperatures drop below freezing in the UK, but a free support se...
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11.08.2025
86% of people with type 1 and 75% of people with type 2 experience jud...
Our new stigma research looks at diabetes stigma at scale across the UK. With blame, shame and stigma sta...
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03.07.2025
Our response to the government's 10 Year Health Plan
On Thursday 3 July the government published its 10 Year Health Plan, setting out its ambition to rebuild ...
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25.06.2025
Government announces £2.2 billion to go to NHS services in deprived a...
We welcome the announcement on Wednesday by Wes Streeting, the Secretary of State for Health and Social C...
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14.05.2025
We presented a 10-year vision for diabetes care at the House of Common...
On Wednesday we handed an open letter to the Prime Minister outlining our 10-year vision to transform dia...
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14.11.2024
Let’s talk about diabetes representation in film and TV
Marti Stelling, 22, from Sheffield, is an MA Journalism student at the University of Sheffield. She has f...
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08.08.2024
Teen Develops Diabetes Education Game on Roblox
Teenager Vincent created a diabetes education game on Roblox to help children understand and manage the c...
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29.08.2024
Adapting to university life when you live with type 1 diabetes
Lilly, one of our young leaders, tells us what it's like to live with type 1 diabetes at university, and ...
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20.08.2024
Bexhill man takes on walking challenge to raise funds
A product developer from Bexhill-on-Sea in East Sussex is taking on the challenge of walking London’s ico...
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