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12.11.2024
What are we doing to tackle stigma, and what’s next?
On World Diabetes Day last year, we became one of the first organisations in the UK to sign the global pl...
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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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06.11.2024
Lab to Life: Targeting structural proteins to prevent type 2 diabetes
We’re bringing the exciting research that we’re funding from the Lab to Life in our new series.
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04.11.2024
FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors will be phased out and replaced with FreeSty...
FreeStyle Libre 2 sensors will be phased out in the UK by the end of August 2025, meaning that people liv...
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30.10.2024
Smart insulin and stem cell transplants: Research Highlights October 2...
We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in October, and what the ...
Research and new developments
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06.11.2024
Lab to Life: Targeting structural proteins to prevent type 2 diabetes
We’re bringing the exciting research that we’re funding from the Lab to Life in our new series.
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30.10.2024
Smart insulin and stem cell transplants: Research Highlights October 2...
We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in October, and what the ...
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24.10.2024
Dr Sheila Reith, insulin pen pioneer, wins Pride of Britain award
We couldn’t be happier to see Dr Sheila Reith, CBE honoured at the Pride of Britain Awards for improving ...
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17.10.2024
Artificial intelligence spots type 1 diabetes in children earlier
Our researchers have harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) to detect clues of type 1 diabetes in childre...
Healthy living and emotional wellbeing
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16.10.2024
New report makes recommendations for treating overweight and obesity i...
The government announced this week that an investment from drugs manufacturers Eli Lilly will increase ac...
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14.10.2024
Android 15 and iOS 18 updates could impact FreeStyle Libre apps usage,...
People who use FreeStyle Libre apps have been advised that the new iOS 18 and Android 15 updates include ...
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13.09.2024
Our response to serious supply issues of drugs for people with type 2 ...
The NHS continues to face supply issues with glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs, or GLP-1...
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12.09.2024
Lord Darzi NHS report reveals need for greater focus on early, prevent...
We are calling for access to earlier care for people with diabetes, and a renewed government focus on pre...
Policy and campaigning news
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24.10.2024
5 things we want to see in the Autumn Budget 2024
Ahead of the Autumn Budget 2024 on 30th October, we are calling on the Chancellor Rachel Reeves to improv...
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09.10.2024
Putting diabetes on the government agenda in Labour's first 100 days
Almost 100 days ago, the General Election saw the Labour Party win and its leader, Sir Keir Starmer becom...
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13.09.2024
Our response to serious supply issues of drugs for people with type 2 ...
The NHS continues to face supply issues with glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs, or GLP-1...
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10.09.2024
We are calling for Free School Meals to be adopted in all England prim...
We have signed an open letter to Health Secretary Wes Streeting calling for wider access to Free School M...
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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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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...
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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...
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