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02.01.2024

Kent volunteer receives an MBE in the New Year Honours List

One of our tireless volunteers has been awarded an MBE for her charity work and for her work as a public ...

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02.01.2024

Sussex man back from daunting fundraising trek to Everest Base Camp

A West Sussex man who lives with diabetes has successfully trekked to the Everest Base Camp in Nepal to r...

07.12.2023

King's College London awarded £5m for type 1 diabetes research

Almost £5 million has been awarded to scientists at King’s College London to help find a cure for type 1 ...

15.11.2023

Short Film 'The Only Competition' highlights how you can thrive with t...

Two brothers join forces to create a poignant glimpse into life with diabetes.

12.10.2023

Duo who took on Tough Mudder challenge for us celebrate fundraising su...

Two colleagues who successfully undertook a gruelling Tough Mudder challenge are celebrating raising fund...

20.09.2023

Living well with diabetes - awareness day planned in Waltham Forest fo...

An awareness event is planned for Waltham Forest to help people in the borough who live with type 2 diabe...

14.09.2023

Surrey family of five take on London Bridges walking challenge

A schoolboy from Banstead will lead his family on a walk across 12 iconic London bridges to raise money f...

17.08.2023

How our Patient Information Packs, in partnership with Fitbit, are sup...

A diabetes diagnosis is life-changing. It can be a huge shock, and it can be hard to know where to start ...

09.08.2023

Bringing teenagers and young adults with type 1 diabetes together in H...

A social get together for teenagers and young adults who have type 1 diabetes will take place in Hastings...

Kouros Majidi with his London Bridges Wellness Walk medal

27.07.2023

Twelve Bridges, Ten Miles, One Amazing Challenge

A keen walker is taking on the challenge of our London Wellness Walk this year to help raise money for us...

01.06.2023

Diabetes support group in Tunbridge Wells appeals for new chair

The Tunbridge Wells Area Parents Support Group for Diabetes UK is appealing for someone to take action in...

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 ...

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...

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...

21.04.2023

Forest Gate runner takes on London Marathon challenge for Diabetes UK

A Diabetes UK employee from Forest Gate, Newham is taking on the challenge of a lifetime to run this year...