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National childhood type 1 screening is effective and could prevent tho...
Our landmark ELSA study (Early Surveillance for Autoimmune diabetes) has shown that childhood screening f...
News & Views
From common type 2 diabetes drugs that have been linked with slower frailty in older people, to using genetic risk to spot type 1 diabetes earlier in adults, here are some of the diabetes research developments announced in December 2025.
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09.01.2026
Diabetes UK In Your Area: Nation Events (Wales, Scotland, Northern Ire...
Here are some of the exciting Diabetes UK events coming up across Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and E...
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08.01.2026
In 2025 we invested £4.2m into new boundary-pushing diabetes research
Thanks to your support, we’re advancing diabetes research that’s changing lives. Right now, we’re funding...
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07.01.2026
Diabetes UK In Your Area: Regional Events (England) January 2026
Here are some of the exciting Diabetes UK events coming up across England in January 2026, and how you ca...
Research and new developments
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21.01.2026
National childhood type 1 screening is effective and could prevent tho...
Our landmark ELSA study (Early Surveillance for Autoimmune diabetes) has shown that childhood screening f...
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08.01.2026
In 2025 we invested £4.2m into new boundary-pushing diabetes research
Thanks to your support, we’re advancing diabetes research that’s changing lives. Right now, we’re funding...
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07.01.2026
Our research reveals a genetic clue that could tailor type 2 treatments
Our researchers have uncovered new insights into how our genes can affect how well type 2 diabetes treatm...
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06.01.2026
Slowing frailty in older people with type 2 and using genetics to find...
We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in December 2025, and wha...
Healthy living and emotional wellbeing
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06.01.2026
We welcome the junk food advertising ban across the UK
We welcome the introduction of UK-wide restrictions on junk food advertising, a key step towards tackling...
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25.11.2025
Incorrect readings warning over some FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle L...
People across the UK who use the FreeStyle Libre 3 or FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors have been warned tha...
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07.11.2025
New DVLA rules mean bus, coach and lorry drivers with diabetes can use...
The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will now allow people with diabetes who hold Group 2 lice...
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06.01.2026
We welcome the junk food advertising ban across the UK
We welcome the introduction of UK-wide restrictions on junk food advertising, a key step towards tackling...
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27.11.2025
Our response to the November 2025 Budget
On Wednesday 26th November, the Chancellor delivered the November 2025 Budget, which included new measure...
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07.11.2025
New DVLA rules mean bus, coach and lorry drivers with diabetes can use...
The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) will now allow people with diabetes who hold Group 2 lice...
Getting involved
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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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