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28.04.2023
How genes protect from, or increase risk, of type 2 diabetes: DUKPC re...
New research presented at our professional conference (DUKPC) pinpoints combinations of genes that either...
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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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27.04.2023
Preventing type 2 diabetes complications: DUKPC research highlights
We need to find ways to reduce the risk of developing diabetes complications. On day 2 of our professiona...
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26.04.2023
Frogs, hypos and understanding chances of type 2 remission: DUKPC rese...
New research identifying the untapped potential of a molecule secreted by frogs to treat type 2 diabetes ...
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24.04.2023
‘Activity snacking’ helps people with type 1 diabetes manage blood...
Our research reveals for the first time, that short breaks from sitting time - also known as ‘activity sn...
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11.04.2023
Inside the lab: supporting teenagers with type 2
Every year we invest over £6 million into pioneering diabetes research. Let’s take a closer look at a pro...
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29.03.2023
Could a baby’s gut bacteria help to predict future risk of type 1 di...
Researchers in Sweden have identified differences in the make-up of gut bacteria in babies who did and di...
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28.03.2023
Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge invests £5 million to kick off the ra...
We're excited to reveal the first research projects funded by the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge, our pa...
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23.03.2023
Research to spot signs of type 2 diabetes from dentist appointments
We’re shining the spotlight on a research project we’re co-funding with the National Institute for Health...
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17.03.2023
Blood pressure drug can slow type 1 diabetes, research shows
A blood pressure treatment called verapamil can protect insulin-making beta cells, slowing down type 1 di...
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16.03.2023
New research strategy for the UK aims to transform diabetes care
Diabetes UK and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) have launched a new strategy t...
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14.03.2023
Could you help to guide our research?
We’re looking for people living with or affected by diabetes to join our research panels and help make su...
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09.03.2023
Our research shows chilli can help to treat foot complications
In a new study funded by us, researchers have discovered new information about the role of a molecule fou...
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09.03.2023
Inside the lab: Kidney cell conversations
Each year we invest more than £6 million into life-changing diabetes research. This World Kidney Day on 9...
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08.03.2023
International Women’s Day 2023: Meet insulin pioneer Professor Dorot...
This International Women’s Day, we're taking the time to remember the pioneering Professor Dorothy Hodgki...
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28.02.2023
NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme linked to lower numbers of people de...
People with prediabetes who are referred to the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme are 20% less likely to ...
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24.02.2023
Investigating the accuracy and safety data behind CGM devices in the UK
John Pemberton is a Paediatric Diabetes Dietitian who also lives with type 1 diabetes. Working with leadi...
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