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In our August research highlights, we look at a study showing that a psoriasis medication might help to stop the type 1 immune attack, and how tiny blood vessels are impacted by sleep duration in type 2 diabetes.

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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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Diabetes UK shares the biggest diabetes research stories of 2020

28.08.2024

Sleep duration in type 2 and tackling the type 1 immune attack: Resear...

In this series we take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced recently, ...

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28.08.2024

What you need to know about insulin supply issues in the UK

We are aware of reports regarding supply issues of insulin in the UK. Here’s the latest information on ho...

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15.08.2024

Coronavirus vaccines and diabetes

Research and new developments

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28.08.2024

Sleep duration in type 2 and tackling the type 1 immune attack: Resear...

In this series we take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced recently, ...

06.08.2024

NHS ‘soups and shakes’ diet study shows one third of people with t...

One third of participants with type 2 diabetes who complete the NHS England Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remis...

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31.07.2024

Type 1 life expectancy and pausing type 2: Research highlights July 2024

In our new series we take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced recentl...

10.07.2024

We’re funding vital research to tackle diabetes distress

We’ve partnered with the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Programme Grants for Appl...

Healthy living and emotional wellbeing

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28.08.2024

What you need to know about insulin supply issues in the UK

We are aware of reports regarding supply issues of insulin in the UK. Here’s the latest information on ho...

06.08.2024

NHS ‘soups and shakes’ diet study shows one third of people with t...

One third of participants with type 2 diabetes who complete the NHS England Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remis...

05.08.2024

We’ve partnered with Tesco to create the ultimate summer guide for p...

We are working with our long-time partner Tesco to help people living with diabetes enjoy their summer as...

25.06.2024

Different patterns of body fat can protect against, or increase risk o...

A new Diabetes UK-funded study has shed new light on the links between body weight and type 2 diabetes, i...

Policy and campaigning news

06.08.2024

NHS ‘soups and shakes’ diet study shows one third of people with t...

One third of participants with type 2 diabetes who complete the NHS England Type 2 Diabetes Path to Remis...

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16.07.2024

Diabetes UK Cymru calls for urgent action to support children with typ...

Two reports launched today by the Senedd’s Children, Young People and Education Committee support what Di...

24.06.2024

Diabetes Tech Can’t Wait recognised at Scottish Charity Awards 2024

Our Diabetes Tech Can’t Wait campaign in Scotland made it to the final four charities in the running for ...

21.06.2024

Our response to serious supply issues of drugs for people with type 2 ...

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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 ...

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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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...

09.08.2024

Brother inspires Brighton woman to take on walking challenge to raise ...

A shop manager from Brighton is taking on the challenge of walking London’s iconic bridges to raise money...