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There were major advances in diabetes research and technology in 2023, from new remission findings on the DiRECT study to new guidelines on hybrid closed loop systems.

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26.05.2023

The emotional impact of a diabetes diagnosis: Sarah’s story

Sarah was 12 when she was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Now 21, and a student at Bournemouth univ...

26.05.2023

50% of people living with diabetes have missed healthcare appointments...

Over 50% of people living with diabetes miss healthcare appointments at least sometimes due to stigma, ac...

23.05.2023

Registrations now open for free online events helping travellers and d...

With summer holidays fast approaching, Diabetes UK’s South East Coast and London team will host two free ...

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22.05.2023

Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week 2023: Men under 40 urged to understand...

For Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Week (22-28 May 2023), we are encouraging younger men to take a free and s...

22.05.2023

“Diabetes has had an undeniable impact on our family, so I’d enco...

Hampshire-based Gloria Miller is a singer and presenter for Portsmouth’s Express FM. Gloria recently beca...

18.05.2023

Barrister and Blogger Rob Darbyshire tells us about his time at DUKPC

Barrister and type 1 diabetes blogger Rob Darbyshire reviews his three days at the Diabetes UK Profession...

18.05.2023

New Diabetes Care Accreditation Programme set to improve diabetes inpa...

We have partnered with the Royal College of Physicians to launch the Diabetes Care Accreditation Programm...

12.05.2023

Surrey swimmer makes a splash for Diabetes UK

A Surrey power worker is swimming the English Channel to raise over £250 for Diabetes UK.

12.05.2023

Kent trio takes on epic rowing and cycling challenge to raise funds fo...

Two men have set themselves the epic cycling challenge of riding from Kent to the top of the Austrian Alp...

11.05.2023

CGM recommended for some children and young people with type 2 diabetes

For the first time, the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) has recommended continuous gluco...

10.05.2023

Urgent action needed to support diabetes services

Our Head of Policy, Campaigns and Mobilisation, Helen Kirrane, sets out why we are calling on government ...

10.05.2023

Too many people with diabetes still not receiving vital care, our new ...

Missed checks, disrupted care and health inequalities have been revealed in our new report looking at the...

03.05.2023

Hastings residents invited to get involved at Diabetes UK open meeting

Hastings residents are invited to an open meeting on Saturday 13 May, aimed at bringing together people w...

03.05.2023

77% say rising cost of living negatively impacting how they manage the...

77% of people say that the rising cost of living is negatively impacting how they manage their diabetes o...

02.05.2023

Our CEO Chris Askew steps down after eight years with Diabetes UK

Our Chief Executive Chris Askew OBE is stepping down after eight years with Diabetes UK. Mr Askew will le...

28.04.2023

New findings from NHS hybrid closed loop pilot: DUKPC research highlig...

Results from a pilot roll-out of hybrid closed loop technology for up to 1,000 children and adults living...