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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in March, including a 'molecular glue' that could protect insulin-making cells in type 2 diabetes, and what the findings could mean for people living with or affected by diabetes.

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30.04.2021

DUKPC research highlights: Days 9 and 10

Over the last two weeks, our professional conference (DUKPC) has brought us incredible developments in di...

29.04.2021

DUKPC research highlights: Days 7 & 8

Scientists have been busy sharing more of their latest findings during our professional conference (DUKPC...

27.04.2021

DUKPC research highlights: Day 6

As we kicked off week 2 of our professional conference (DUKPC), scientists brought us trailblazing update...

26.04.2021

DUKPC research highlights: Day 5

Week one of our professional conference (DUKPC) wrapped up with important research highlighting inequalit...

22.04.2021

DUKPC research highlights: Days 3 and 4

Over the last couple of days, research shared at our professional conference (DUKPC) has given us new ins...

20.04.2021

DUKPC research highlights: Day 2

On day two of our professional conference (DUKPC), fibre was in the spotlight and we heard about new rese...

19.04.2021

DUKPC research highlights: Day 1

We’ve just kicked off our annual professional conference (DUKPC). It sees hundreds of healthcare professi...

31.03.2021

Diabetes-UK funded research uncovers biological messengers that tell t...

New research from RD Lawrence Fellow Dr Lee Roberts reveals more about how the body burns fat, which in t...

10.03.2021

We’re working with you to help people with diabetes age well

Over 1.3 million people who have diabetes in the UK are over 70, but there’s currently very little resear...

05.03.2021

New research shows drug delays type 1 diagnosis by three years

This year marks the 100-year anniversary of the discovery of insulin, but a century later, it remains the...

02.03.2021

Diabetes UK fellows eligible for Academy of Medical Science mentoring ...

Harry Keen Intermediate Clinical and RD Lawrence fellows are eligible to sign up to the Academy of Medica...

02.03.2021

New initiative allows Diabetes UK researchers to easily share their work

As a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC), Diabetes UK researchers have a new w...

11.02.2021

New research reveals the importance of a well-balanced mix of beta cells

Research we're funding sheds light on how the balance of different types of insulin-producing beta cells ...

11.02.2021

New research: curvature of veins in the eyes linked with increased ris...

New research we fund by a PhD student may improve how we identify who is at risk of diabetic retinopathy,...

09.02.2021

Behind the headlines: How does age affect coronavirus risk in people w...

Most people, including those living with diabetes, will experience mild or moderate symptoms from coronav...

04.02.2021

We invest over £3.3 million in new research projects in the last year

Despite the unprecedented challenges that 2020 presented, Diabetes UK has committed over £3 million to fu...