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We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in July, including how teplizumab targets type 1 diabetes and understanding the risk of eating disorders for people taking part in type 2 diabetes remission programmes.

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24.07.2025

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. Some of these reports are of insuli...

04.02.2025

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

The NHS had been facing supply issues with glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs, or GLP-1 a...

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17.01.2025

How people with diabetes can benefit from the Priority Services Register

In the winter months cold snaps can see temperatures drop below freezing in the UK, but a free support se...

05.12.2024

Owen Mumford to discontinue Autopen insulin pens – here's what you n...

The medical device manufacturer Owen Mumford has announced that it will stop producing its Autopen range ...

18.11.2024

People with diabetes in England might be offered new scan during eye s...

Some people living with diabetes may soon be asked to have an additional scan as part of their diabetic e...

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14.11.2024

Let’s talk about diabetes representation in film and TV

Marti Stelling, 22, from Sheffield, is an MA Journalism student at the University of Sheffield. She has f...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

21.06.2024

Cholesterol-lowering drug slows progression of retinopathy

New results from a major trial show an existing drug that’s usually used to lower cholesterol can slow ey...

19.06.2024

Cost of devastating complications highlights urgent need to transform ...

Devastating diabetes complications costs the UK healthcare system £6.2 billion a year, which highlights n...

18.03.2024

New National Diabetes Experience Survey – have your voice heard and ...

The first ever National Diabetes Experience Survey will invite over 100,000 adults living with type 1 dia...