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17.03.2026
Dexcom G6 CGM being upgraded to Dexcom G7 - what you need to know
Dexcom are phasing out their Dexcom G6 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and replacing it with the Dexcom ...
News & Views
From research findings supporting SGLT-2 inhibitors as a first-choice type 2 treatment to a real-world study strengthening evidence for teplizumab in early type 1, here are some of the diabetes research developments announced in February 2026.
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17.03.2026
Study reveals inequity in access to diabetes tech
Science and medical writer, Susan Aldridge PhD, reviews a study on equitable access to continuous glucose...
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10.03.2026
MPs debate type 1 diagnosis and testing
On Monday 9 March 2026, a debate in Westminster on Lyla’s Law shone a powerful light on the need for earl...
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03.03.2026
Diabetes UK In Your Area: Regional Events (England) March 2026
Here are some of the exciting Diabetes UK events coming up across England in March 2026, and how you can ...
Research and new developments
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17.03.2026
Study reveals inequity in access to diabetes tech
Science and medical writer, Susan Aldridge PhD, reviews a study on equitable access to continuous glucose...
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03.03.2026
A medieval mixture to tackle diabetic foot ulcers and strengthened evi...
We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in February 2026, and wha...
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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...
Healthy living and emotional wellbeing
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10.03.2026
MPs debate type 1 diagnosis and testing
On Monday 9 March 2026, a debate in Westminster on Lyla’s Law shone a powerful light on the need for earl...
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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...
Policy and campaigning news
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27.02.2026
Uncertainty over treatment centres for type 1 disordered eating (T1DE)...
Despite a new report this week drawing attention to the risk of T1DE, a number of pilot services for peop...
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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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