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In our October research highlights, we look at a world-first stem cell transplant which helped a person with type 1 diabetes produce insulin, and how electrical impulses could regenerate cells in people with type 2 diabetes.

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17.06.2020

New study finds protein responsible for changes to the pancreas in typ...

A new study from the University of Birmingham reveals that lower levels of a protein that binds to vitami...

15.06.2020

People with type 2 diabetes across Warwickshire to receive information...

Diabetes UK and health providers across Coventry and Warwickshire are working together to support people ...

12.06.2020

Launch of Befriender Scheme

This week we are delighted to launch our Befriender Scheme funded by the National Lottery Fund.

29.05.2020

Help shape future research into pregnancy and diabetes

After gathering the views of the public last year, researchers are once again calling on women, their fam...

22.05.2020

MHRA issue safety alert for Accu-Chek® Aviva test strips

Roche Diabetes Care have issued a safety warning that there are dosing issues with a specific lot of Accu...

14.05.2020

What we've been doing to support you through coronavirus (May 2020)

We’ve made £100,000 available for researchers to study more about coronavirus and diabetes, and we're lis...

07.05.2020

Coronavirus: new website for reporting medicine side-effects and equip...

Dedicated coronavirus Yellow Card reporting website will help identify safety issues which might not have...

05.05.2020

New deal allows free publishing of Open Access papers in Diabetic Medi...

A new deal between scientific publisher Wiley and digital education group Jisc will allow for diabetes re...

05.05.2020

Diabetes UK and Crawley Mosque leaders urge Muslims to take extra care...

The holy month of Ramadan is a time when many members of the local Muslim community will be fasting durin...

04.05.2020

Five common questions on coronavirus, diabetes and food

Coronavirus is affecting normal life in many ways, including what we eat. So we’re putting your questions...

23.04.2020

We’re urging the Muslim community to stay safe and ‘fighting fit�...

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it’s more important than ever to stay safe whilst celebrating Ra...

21.04.2020

Supporting the Muslim community in London during Ramadan

Take extra care this year, says Diabetes UK and Mosque leaders.

20.04.2020

Join a digital peer support group

People with diabetes in Scotland are encouraged to join new online groups run by Diabetes Scotland while ...

20.04.2020

Thanks for the song, Siobhan

Diabetes Scotland supporter Siobhan Smith has written and performed a song all about Diabetes UK while sh...

20.04.2020

Let’s get creative: send us your diabetes themed art

Many of us have a bit more time on our hands at the moment so this is an ideal opportunity to get creativ...

16.04.2020

Congratulations to our Inspire Award Nominees

We are delighted to reveal that there are 57 amazing volunteers and groups nominated for Diabetes Scotlan...