News & Views

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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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...

14.04.2021

RAF pop gig in the Falkland Islands raises money for Diabetes UK Cymru

COVASIS, an Oasis tribute band set up by members of the Royal Armed Forces played a concert in a pub in t...

09.04.2021

New Report from the Women and Equalities Committee on Weight Stigma

A new report from the Women and Equalities Committee has raised important issues around weight stigma and...

07.04.2021

Watford man to run two ultra marathons in two days

A stone mason who lives with type 1 diabetes is running two ultra marathons, back to back, to raise aware...

01.04.2021

Insulin and Me- 40 Years Living with Diabetes

Yvonne Browne, is the Improving Care Manager for Diabetes UK in the north west of England. She was diagno...

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...

26.03.2021

Gamer with type 1 diabetes raises money for Diabetes UK Cymru in lives...

Eric Taviner from Skewen, Neath Port Albot is holding a 24-hour sponsored gameathon playing video games t...

17.03.2021

Covid confusion leads to late type 1 diabetes diagnosis in 10-year old...

Diabetes UK Cymru is highlighting how quickly undiagnosed type 1 diabetes can become a medical emergency ...

16.03.2021

Diabetes UK Cymru launches “Could it be type 1 diabetes: the 4 Ts" r...

Diabetes UK Cymru has launched a radio ad campaign in Wales to show that anyone can develop type 1 diabet...

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...

09.03.2021

New Befriending Circle comes to Carmarthenshire

Diabetes UK Cymru has launched a scheme in Carmarthenshire, Southwest Wales to address a need for support...

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...

01.03.2021

Campaign launches to encourage people to move more in the Midlands

Diabetes UK, in partnership with Sport England, has launched an initiative to encourage and support peopl...