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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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17.02.2026
Public advised to stop using some non-sterile alcohol-free wipes
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) are ...
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03.02.2026
Beta cell therapy breakthrough and the harm of weight stigma: January ...
We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in January 2026, and what...
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02.02.2026
Diabetes UK In Your Area: Regional Events (England) February 2026
Here are some of the exciting Diabetes UK events coming up across England in February 2026, and how you c...
Research and new developments
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03.02.2026
Beta cell therapy breakthrough and the harm of weight stigma: January ...
We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in January 2026, and what...
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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...
Healthy living and emotional wellbeing
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18.02.2026
We welcome NICE guidelines expanding access to newer and more effectiv...
We welcome new guidance from the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) that mark an imp...
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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...
Policy and campaigning news
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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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