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Learn more about the different types of diabetes, their causes, treatments, how to handle being newly diagnosed, and how we can support you at DRWF. 

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Study recruitment: Research to shape the future of women’s health

08 May 2025
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Inspirational presentations on living with type 1 diabetes set for conference

08 May 2025
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People with lived experiences of health conditions including diabetes wanted to support social care services

06 May 2025
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Watch: How can you work out the carb content of food

06 May 2025
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Preparing for hot weather and travel with diabetes this summer

02 May 2025
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DRWF Podcast: Increased risk of type 2 diabetes in people from different backgrounds

28 Apr 2025
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Have you been made to feel shamed about your diabetes while dining out?

25 Apr 2025
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Role of educating healthcare professionals in reducing stigma faced by people living with diabetes

23 Apr 2025
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Overcome diabetes and exercise challenges at conferences for healthcare professionals and people living with type 1 diabetes

21 Apr 2025
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Managing screen-detected type 1 diabetes in young people

10 Apr 2025
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Research project to examine how treatments for type 2 diabetes could reduce heart problems

09 Apr 2025
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Preparing for early detection and treatment of type 1 diabetes

08 Apr 2025
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A later diagnosis and a day less with type 1 diabetes

07 Apr 2025
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Delaying the need for insulin in people with pre-type 1 diabetes

07 Apr 2025
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Recognising work that improves the quality of life for people living with diabetes

04 Apr 2025
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At-home testing for type 1 diabetes could offer additional method of screening young people for the condition

03 Apr 2025
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DRWF Research: How insulin delivery using technology works for pregnant mothers with type 1 diabetes

26 Mar 2025
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Access to education and diabetes management technology will play a “vital role” in type 2 diabetes support

25 Mar 2025
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Report finds that intervention can support older people living with type 2 diabetes and frailty

24 Mar 2025
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A third of the world's children and adolescents forecast to be overweight or obese by 2050

24 Mar 2025
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Diabetes information leaflets: New version of Exercise and diabetes educational resource available now

18 Mar 2025
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A fond farewell to Debra

18 Mar 2025
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Remembering DRWF Co-Founder and Chairman, Mike Gretschel

14 Mar 2025
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The importance of data collection in measuring effectiveness of diabetes care

13 Mar 2025
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Watch: The importance of urine testing for people with diabetes to reduce the risk of kidney disease

12 Mar 2025
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“Unique challenges” of diabetes care discussed at healthcare professionals conference

11 Mar 2025
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Study recruitment: Research into experiences of pancreas and pancreas-kidney transplant recipients

28 Feb 2025
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DRWF Fundraising: John to take on London Marathon in aid of diabetes research

25 Feb 2025
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Impact of artificial technologies and prevention strategies to be focus of diabetes footcare conference

13 Feb 2025
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Specialist programme aims to improve support for university students living with type 1 diabetes

13 Feb 2025
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Study recruitment: Dragon themed augmented reality card game aims to support self-management of diabetes for young people

12 Feb 2025
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DRWF Events: Join us in 2025 as we prepare our United Through Diabetes annual programme

12 Feb 2025
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Researchers develop a neural prosthesis for the treatment of diabetes-related neuropathy

11 Feb 2025
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Views on diabetes technology sought

10 Feb 2025
Award

Diabetes intervention worker project aims to overcome inequality in access to diabetes technologies

10 Feb 2025
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Diabetes and stigma: A complex issue

07 Feb 2025
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Health literacy in focus on Health Information Week

24 Jan 2025
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DRWF Podcast: Transition of diabetes care from youth to adult

24 Jan 2025
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Exciting new diabetes card game provides fun way to learn about the condition

23 Jan 2025
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Weight loss medications used for type 2 diabetes shown to have wide-ranging health benefits

23 Jan 2025
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Study recruitment: How psychological factors influence mental health in young adults living with type 1 diabetes

22 Jan 2025
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New guidance published on reporting issues with medical devices for diabetes care

21 Jan 2025
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Report aims to clarify the definition of obesity

20 Jan 2025
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DRWF Events: Taking the pressure off diabetes management with continuous glucose monitoring

10 Jan 2025
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DRWF Events: “Disadvantages in healthcare among different communities is something that we need to be tackling”

10 Jan 2025
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DRWF Events: All the nutrients you need from a varied balanced diet

09 Jan 2025
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Guidance published on using automated insulin delivery systems during exercise

08 Jan 2025
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Thermal imaging for foot ulcers could revolutionise healthcare

07 Jan 2025
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Vocal analysis could revolutionise type 2 diabetes diagnosis – with AI screening

06 Jan 2025
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Fat absorption therapy could help prevent obesity

06 Jan 2025
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DRWF Events: Simple to use, discreet and injection free – introducing tubeless insulin delivery systems

05 Jan 2025
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DRWF Events: “Everything under one roof to support people with type 1 diabetes”

04 Jan 2025
NHS Missing 50% Of Gestational Diabetes Cases

More than half of gestational diabetes cases not diagnosed

02 Jan 2025
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Glucose clamp used to test how a low-energy diet can improve insulin sensitivity

23 Dec 2024
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At home testing to help women at risk of developing gestational diabetes

23 Dec 2024
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Dark chocolate can offer health benefits including reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

06 Dec 2024
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Theatre show brings children’s book about living with type 1 diabetes to life

06 Dec 2024
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DRWF Events: Diabetes Wellness Morning returns to Hartlepool

06 Dec 2024
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New weight loss treatment to be rolled out for people with highest clinical needs

05 Dec 2024
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Heart scanning tool could predict risk of developing type 2 diabetes up to 10 years in advance using artificial intelligence

05 Dec 2024
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Spice up your life!

05 Dec 2024
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DRWF Fundraising: Help us provide boost to diabetes research with match-funded donations

03 Dec 2024
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“We cannot do this without you!” DRWF celebrate the generous contributions of our valued volunteers

03 Dec 2024
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DRWF Events: Talking about eligibility for continuous glucose monitoring devices

27 Nov 2024
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DRWF Events: Refreshing, healthy and sugar-free – benefits of herbal tea

27 Nov 2024
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DRWF Events: What does the future look like for people living with diabetes? “It’s exciting!”

27 Nov 2024
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DRWF Events: Reviewing study proposals for vital research into diabetes

27 Nov 2024
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DRWF Events: The diabetes community “united” at United Through Diabetes

27 Nov 2024
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DRWF Events: Supporting people living with diabetes-related eye complications

27 Nov 2024
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Study recruitment: Looking at psychological impacts on adults living with type 1 diabetes

26 Nov 2024
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Supporting your loved ones to live healthier with type 2 diabetes

14 Nov 2024
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WHO reports global cases of diabetes quadrupled over last 35 years

14 Nov 2024
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DRWF Podcast: Discussing the latest developments in continuous glucose monitoring

13 Nov 2024
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Guidance on reporting problems with continuous glucose monitoring devices for diabetes

13 Nov 2024
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Healthcare professionals working in diabetes recognised at Quality in Care Diabetes Awards

13 Nov 2024
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Connection between diabetes and mental health issues “cannot be ignored”

13 Nov 2024
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DRWF Podcast: Artist inspired to draw after sight loss related to diabetes

12 Nov 2024
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A life well lived: In loving memory of DRWF supporter and volunteer Roy Winchcombe (1937–2024)

08 Nov 2024
Kidney Issues Back Pain

How people with diabetes can prevent kidney complications

31 Oct 2024
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DRWF Events: Family Camp in the Cloud online activities for young people living with diabetes

31 Oct 2024
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DRWF Fundraising: Sun, sea, ships and ice cream enjoyed on historic seafront for Diabetes Dawdle

31 Oct 2024
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Study recruitment: Young people with diabetes wanted to test new interactive card game

29 Oct 2024
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Study recruitment: Invitation for workshop on digital therapies for type 2 diabetes

22 Oct 2024
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DRWF Events: United Through Diabetes return offers a wealth of health information for people living with the condition

22 Oct 2024
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Researchers identify a breakthrough in new targets for wound healing

21 Oct 2024
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Details of a treatment announced that could eliminate need for insulin therapy in people with type 2 diabetes

21 Oct 2024
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Healthcare professionals working in podiatry invited to webinar on diabetes footcare in dark skin tones

21 Oct 2024
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Causes of blindness from diabetes examined as possible prevention treatments explored

17 Oct 2024
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Diabetes management discussed on Voice of Islam podcast show

17 Oct 2024
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“Take the leap” to reverse type 2 diabetes

17 Oct 2024
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Diabetes and stigma – Keeping up the energy

08 Oct 2024
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Thermal imaging technology could provide treatment to prevent complications of diabetes-related foot ulcers

01 Oct 2024
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Diabetes and stigma – “When I got that call I was shocked”

29 Sep 2024
Prof Kath Barnard Kelly

Diabetes and stigma – “How do you explain that as a mum?”

28 Sep 2024
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DRWF and the future of diabetes research

27 Sep 2024
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Diabetes and stigma – “It can be quite exhausting”

27 Sep 2024
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Artificial intelligence technology to assist with diabetes eye screening

25 Sep 2024
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Event for healthcare professionals supporting people with diabetes from Black populations

25 Sep 2024
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New blood test could provide early warning signs of developing type 2 diabetes in children

25 Sep 2024
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Diabetes and stigma – Exploring this thorny issue

19 Sep 2024
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Will you leave a legacy of hope?

04 Sep 2024
Cooked Burgers On A Grill.

Impact of meat consumption on development of type 2 diabetes focus of study

03 Sep 2024
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DRWF Events: United Through Diabetes set to bring together the diabetes community

02 Sep 2024
Simplera CGM

Smaller all-in-one CGM system approved for people living with diabetes

22 Aug 2024
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Development of insulin treatments could be accelerated thanks to research grant

20 Aug 2024
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Healthcare professionals offered resources to recognise symptoms type 2

15 Aug 2024
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Prescriptions for diabetes medications continue to rise according to NHS report

12 Aug 2024
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Improving quality of life and combatting diabetes stigma

12 Aug 2024
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“Total diet replacement” programme reports promising results for type 2 diabetes remission

08 Aug 2024
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DRWF Fundraising: Dance for Diabetes at schools event raises £27,269.13.

02 Aug 2024
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Heat health advice website views triple during summer heatwave in England

02 Aug 2024
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Diabetes research hailed for “dramatic improvement in quality of life”

02 Aug 2024
Blood Vessels

Groundbreaking research studies impact of blood vessel damage in people with diabetes

02 Aug 2024
Psoriasis

DRWF Research: Childhood diabetes could be treated with skin disease drug

01 Aug 2024
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Honorary degree for insulin pump pioneer

23 Jul 2024
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Study recruitment: Eating habits of South Asians being offered artificial pancreas

19 Jul 2024
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Study recruitment: Eye screening for diabetes and AI

19 Jul 2024
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Views sought on experience of pregnancy and diabetes

18 Jul 2024
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DRWF Events: Young people with type 1 diabetes enjoy a packed programme of activities at T1D Family Camp

16 Jul 2024
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Recent studies show promise in islet cell therapy for type 1 diabetes

12 Jul 2024
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DRWF reports on benefits of research funding for the diabetes community

12 Jul 2024
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Study recruitment: Increasing diversity in health research

08 Jul 2024
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New guidance published for people with early-stage type 1 diabetes

04 Jul 2024
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Long Covid impact on minority ethnic groups and people living with diabetes examined in report

04 Jul 2024
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Online community events aims to bring together people living with diabetes

03 Jul 2024
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Study recruitment: Empowering caregivers of young people living with diabetes

03 Jul 2024
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Use diabetes technology safely – message of insulin safety campaign

02 Jul 2024
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Celebrating healthcare breakthroughs thanks to the work of researchers

02 Jul 2024
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Remembering inspirational health expert Dr Michael Mosley

13 Jun 2024
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Online exercise training course for parents and carers of young people living with type 1 diabetes

13 Jun 2024
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DRWF Events: Type 2 diabetes awareness provided at community events

12 Jun 2024
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DRWF Events: Upcoming educational online event for people living with diabetes and healthcare professionals

06 Jun 2024
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Action needed following report of “alarming rise” in cases of type 2 diabetes in people aged under 40

06 Jun 2024
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DRWF Research in focus: DRWF-funded research into type 1 diabetes in pregnancy

31 May 2024
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DRWF Research in focus: Regulating food and energy metabolism in diabetes

28 May 2024
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Study recruitment: Type 2 diabetes device users feedback wanted

22 May 2024
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Online support for continuous glucose monitoring device users updated

22 May 2024
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Watch: Healthy eating for diabetes animation helping you eat well

22 May 2024
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Report on type 2 diabetes reveals many people experience anxiety and depression

21 May 2024
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DRWF Events: Raising type 2 diabetes awareness at community events

20 May 2024
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DRWF Research in focus: Measuring the effects of kisspeptin on insulin secretion and the growth of beta cells

16 May 2024
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DRWF Research in focus: Severe insulin resistance in type 1 diabetes

09 May 2024
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Diabetes management in hot weather

03 May 2024
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Study recruitment: Type 1 diabetes survey on shaping the future of diabetes research

02 May 2024
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DRWF Fundraising: London Marathon team raises £25,000

02 May 2024
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Study recruitment: People using devices wanted to share views on type 1 diabetes and technology

01 May 2024
Friends Talking In Cafe

Exploring the importance of education in changing attitudes towards diabetes stigma.

19 Apr 2024
Award

Awards open supporting healthcare professionals and organisations working in diabetes

18 Apr 2024
Prof Paul Johnson

Recruitment underway for pioneering type 1 trial of islet transplants without anti-rejection medication

17 Apr 2024
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Continuous glucose monitoring recommendation for people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

12 Apr 2024
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Groundbreaking artificial pancreas device to be available on the NHS

08 Apr 2024
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Needle-free insulin injections under the microscope

05 Apr 2024
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DRWF supporter event: A clinical masterclass on diabetic neuropathy

05 Apr 2024
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New information leaflets on healthy eating, eye care and diabetes management when you are ill available now

05 Apr 2024
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DRWF Fundraising: Dress brightly for Red Day for diabetes awareness

05 Apr 2024
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DRWF Trustees: Retirement of much-loved DRWF Board of Trustees member, Valerie Hussey

05 Apr 2024
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DRWF-funded research: Pump Priming Awards 2024

05 Apr 2024
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Listen to guidance on managing diabetes during Ramadan

03 Apr 2024
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Study recruitment: Volunteers wanted for survey on sex differences in diabetes management

11 Mar 2024
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Study recruitment: Research on diabetes-related amputations

08 Mar 2024
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DRWF healthcare professionals survey: Diabetes information for patients - what should it look like?

08 Mar 2024
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Continuous glucose monitoring developments showcased at conference

08 Mar 2024
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Earlier intervention could prevent type 2 diabetes following international study

22 Feb 2024
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DRWF Research Strategy offers our focus for the future

21 Feb 2024
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National advisory role for driving and diabetes appointed

21 Feb 2024
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Around 1 million adults could have undiagnosed type 2 diabetes according to study

21 Feb 2024
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Conference for healthcare professionals to increase understanding of living with diabetes

16 Feb 2024
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DRWF Events: Family Camp for young people with diabetes

16 Feb 2024
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DRWF Events: United Through Diabetes registration open now

16 Feb 2024
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Study recruitment: Mobile apps for type 1 diabetes and mental health research

07 Feb 2024
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Improving footcare for people with diabetes subject of webinar

19 Jan 2024
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Helping you make key decisions in self-management of type 1 diabetes

19 Jan 2024
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DRWF Fundraising: Big Give Christmas Challenge target met

19 Jan 2024
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DRWF diabetes awareness wristbands available now

19 Jan 2024
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Hybrid closed loops to be offered to people living with type 1 diabetes

22 Dec 2023
New Year Digital Health Programme For T2D In Wales

Digital health programme for people with type 2 diabetes in Wales launched for the New Year

22 Dec 2023
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DRWF Fundraising: Mother supports family members with diabetes with daring abseil challenge

20 Dec 2023
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DRWF Events: Report from Camp in the Cloud virtual activities for young people living with type 1 diabetes

20 Dec 2023
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Diabetes awareness campaign launched to support young people living with diabetes

15 Dec 2023
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DRWF Events: Support for families living with diabetes at United Through Diabetes

01 Dec 2023
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Type 2 diabetes remission researchers awarded the Rank Prize for Nutrition

30 Nov 2023
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Artificial intelligence technology could transform diabetes care

30 Nov 2023
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DRWF Events: Organising the big new educational event United Through Diabetes

30 Nov 2023
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DRWF Events: Putting your best foot forward at United Through Diabetes

30 Nov 2023
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Study Recruitment: Environmental and psychological impact of remission from type 2 diabetes

29 Nov 2023
Fried Tofu In Bowl

Plant-based diet could have benefits for people living with type 2 diabetes

28 Nov 2023
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DRWF Podcast: Exploring diabetes technology and artificial intelligence at United Through Diabetes

28 Nov 2023
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DRWF Events: Diabetes and the kidney at United Through Diabetes

28 Nov 2023
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DRWF Fundraising: Big Give Christmas Challenge

28 Nov 2023
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Diabetes sensor manufacturers seek funding to continue work in diabetes technology

27 Nov 2023
Diabetes Prehab Service Launched

Diabetes “prehab” service launched in Wirral

27 Nov 2023
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DRWF Events: Diabetes Wellness Morning report

24 Nov 2023
Woman Holds Insulin Pump In Her Hand

Hybrid closed loop systems recommended for people living with type 1 diabetes

17 Nov 2023
Cereal

Intermittent fasting could benefit people living with type 2 diabetes

16 Nov 2023
Weight Scale

Digital weight management programme to improve health recommended by NICE

16 Nov 2023
Amsterdam

Insurance package available for people living with type 2 diabetes in the Netherlands

16 Nov 2023
Quiz Night 2023

DRWF celebrate 25 years with quiz night on World Diabetes Day

16 Nov 2023
Bournemouth Airport

DRWF travelling with diabetes campaign supported by award-winning type 1 diabetes pilot

16 Nov 2023
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DRWF Events: Visit the United Through Diabetes digital hub

16 Nov 2023
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Celebrity portraits shine a spotlight on highs and lows of diabetes on World Diabetes Day

15 Nov 2023
Sugar Cubes In A Jar

Hypo risk for people with type 1 diabetes highlighted in recent poll

14 Nov 2023
Bournemouth Airport

DRWF and Bournemouth Airport back World Diabetes Day with travelling awareness campaign

10 Nov 2023
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Hybrid closed loop systems recommended for people living with type 1 diabetes

10 Nov 2023
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DRWF Podcast: Sick day rules and diabetes at United Through Diabetes

30 Oct 2023
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DRWF Podcast: Creating digital art with Katie Lamb at United Through Diabetes

30 Oct 2023
Award

Non-invasive wearable blood glucose sensor improves self-management for people living with diabetes

27 Oct 2023
Dr Matthew Campbell

International award for research on self-management of diabetes

27 Oct 2023
Pregnant Woman Sitting Down

Hybrid closed-loop system for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes during pregnancy

19 Oct 2023
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DRWF Events: Report from our Diabetes Wellness Type 1 Family Camp

19 Oct 2023
Injection Pen With Needle

Tirzepatide recommended as new treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes

19 Oct 2023
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DRWF Fundraising: Join us for a Diabetes Dawdle by the seaside

19 Oct 2023
Insulin Injection Needle

Injection technique: Top tips from a community nurse

18 Oct 2023
Prescription Pills

Study shows benefit of treatment to improve blood glucose levels in young people with type 2 diabetes

16 Oct 2023
Man With Back Pain

Long-term survival in kidney transplant recipients with type 1 following islet transplantation

13 Oct 2023
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DRWF Trustee Dr Shivani Misra awarded for pioneering research on diabetes risk in South Asian populations

11 Oct 2023
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DRWF Events: Family Camp in the Cloud returns in December for young people living with type 1 diabetes

11 Oct 2023
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Superheroes comic adventure to explore the impact of diabetes

09 Oct 2023
Snowman Big Give Flip

DRWF Fundraising: The Big Give Christmas Challenge

09 Oct 2023
Wellness Day 2023 Eye Screening Stand

Survey on diabetes eye screening

02 Oct 2023
Man Having Chest Pain

Lifesaving service launched to support people with diabetes after heart attacks

02 Oct 2023
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Flu vaccine reminder for people living with diabetes

28 Sep 2023
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Will you leave a legacy of hope?

28 Sep 2023
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DRWF Events: Celebrating 25 years of DRWF at United Through Diabetes

25 Sep 2023
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Oxford team begin pioneering human trial of stem-cell derived islet transplants for type 1 diabetes

22 Sep 2023
DRWF Research Rajna Golubic

DRWF Research: Effect of migraine treatment on blood glucose

21 Sep 2023
Christmas Choir

DRWF Fundraising: Order cards and other festive treats to support diabetes research

21 Sep 2023
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Diabetes information leaflets: New series of educational resources available

19 Sep 2023
Healthy Salad

Diabetes information leaflets: Have your say on our new healthy eating leaflet

13 Sep 2023
Builder Working

Funding boost for people in work with type 2 diabetes

13 Sep 2023
Pregnant Woman Sitting Down

Study recruitment: Researchers want to hear from mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes

12 Sep 2023
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Specialist weight loss treatment now available could reduce risk of additional type 2 diabetes complications

12 Sep 2023
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DRWF Fundraising: Places available to run London Marathon 2024

12 Sep 2023
Diabetes Dawdle Seafront Walk

DRWF Fundraising: Stroll along the seaside prom for our Diabetes Dawdle

08 Sep 2023
Dr Mayank Patel and Lee Photo

DRWF Events: Celebrate 25 years of diabetes research with DRWF at our upcoming United Through Diabetes event

07 Sep 2023
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DRWF Trustee Dr Shivani Misra on the new NHS programme for people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes aged under 40

05 Sep 2023
Zurich Insurance Quiz Night

DRWF Fundraising: Join us to celebrate 25 years of DRWF at our anniversary quiz night

04 Sep 2023
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DRWF Events: Support ongoing diabetes research at 25th anniversary fundraising ball

04 Sep 2023
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DRWF Events: Diabetes Wellness Morning 2023

04 Sep 2023
Child Finger Prick

New NHS programmes offers support for people aged under 40 diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

30 Aug 2023
Arts And Crafts

DRWF Events: The Big Charity Bash family fun day

18 Aug 2023
Pills Packets

Prescriptions for diabetes drugs rises according to latest NHS report

18 Aug 2023
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DRWF Podcast: DRWF-funded researchers involved in Grand Challenge project

10 Aug 2023
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DRWF Podcast: The benefits of CGM devices for people living with diabetes

10 Aug 2023
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25 years of DRWF – a timeline 1998-2023

09 Aug 2023
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DRWF – a quarter of a century of diabetes research

09 Aug 2023
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DRWF joins PIF TICK – the quality mark for trusted health information

07 Aug 2023
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Para table tennis player won't let disability and diabetes hold him back

04 Aug 2023
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Consistent approach needed to reduce variation in footcare for people with diabetes.

02 Aug 2023
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Cost-of-living and impact on diabetes report published

01 Aug 2023
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Exercise and app plan improves health of women with history of gestational diabetes

01 Aug 2023
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Dinosaur with type 1 diabetes offers young readers a quirky take on diabetes

01 Aug 2023
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Minute-by-minute glucose updates for continuous glucose monitor users

28 Jul 2023
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DRWF Events: Missing all the classic symptoms of having type 1 diabetes

21 Jul 2023
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Have your diabetes-related foot problems solved – on TV

20 Jul 2023
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Trials on new islet cell therapy offer potential to reduce or stop insulin use for people with type 1 diabetes

20 Jul 2023
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Manufacturer celebrates five years of real-time continuous glucose monitoring

19 Jul 2023
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Researchers looking for volunteers for study on diabetes and compassion

19 Jul 2023
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Link discovered in new diagnoses of diabetes in young people since Covid-19

17 Jul 2023
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Update information for continuous glucose monitor users

14 Jul 2023
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Healthcare professionals wanted to support government in advising on diabetes and driving

12 Jul 2023
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Mental health and physical activity recommended for new NHS campaign

25 May 2023
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How you can take part in diabetes research

24 May 2023
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Managing diabetes in hot weather

23 May 2023
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Insulin awareness campaign aims to improve health care for people living with diabetes

19 May 2023
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Continuous glucose monitoring reported to improve lives for type 2 diabetes

16 May 2023
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Entries open for 2023 Quality in Care Diabetes Awards

16 May 2023
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Focus on mothers at risk of gestational diabetes in study

15 May 2023
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More training needed for delivering insulin

15 May 2023
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Number of people living with diabetes in UK hits 5 million

15 May 2023
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New cases of diabetes being diagnosed linked with Covid-19

12 May 2023
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Hybrid closed loop system now available for people with type 1 diabetes

09 May 2023
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More caffeine intake can reduce body fat and risk of type 2 diabetes

09 May 2023
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Users guide to hybrid closed loop systems published

09 May 2023
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New treatment for people living with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease

04 May 2023
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New-look quarterly Diabetes Wellness News launched with Spring edition

04 May 2023
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Role of medical research overlooked in tackling health disparities

03 May 2023
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DRWF Fundraising: Dates for your diary – Get involved

03 May 2023
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Study confirms theory about causes of retinal damage linked to type 2 diabetes

02 May 2023
Medical Research Samples

DRWF Research: Researchers awarded part of £5 million towards a cure for type 1 diabetes

20 Apr 2023
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DRWF Research: Government funding for early career researchers

20 Apr 2023
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DRWF Fundraising: Diabetes diagnosis derailed train driver’s life

20 Apr 2023
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People with type 2 diabetes encouraged to attend cancer screenings

20 Apr 2023
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DRWF Research: Severe insulin resistance in type 1 diabetes

14 Apr 2023
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Live well and prosper virtual talk offers guidance on type 2 diabetes

13 Apr 2023
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Supporting young people living with diabetes latest guidelines under review

10 Mar 2023
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Closed loop insulin delivery systems reduce type 2 diabetes complications

09 Mar 2023
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Continuous ketone monitoring "the next step" for type 1 diabetes

08 Mar 2023
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Lessons learned from clinical negligence claims in diabetes-related footcare

08 Mar 2023
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With love this Mother’s Day

27 Feb 2023
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DRWF Fundraising: Free Wills Month in March

24 Feb 2023
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Latest continuous glucose monitoring technology to be showcased at diabetes conference

23 Feb 2023
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DRWF Fundraising: Sweet solution to better fitness by eliminating refined sugars for 40 days

22 Feb 2023
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United Through Diabetes 2023

20 Feb 2023
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DRWF Fundraising Events: Diabetes Dawdle sponsored walk

10 Feb 2023
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Lasers used to check blood flow in people living with type 2 diabetes

10 Feb 2023
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Study recruitment: Getting young people with diabetes involved in research

03 Feb 2023
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Remembering your loved one on Valentine’s Day

01 Feb 2023
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Study recruitment: Mental health and type 1 diabetes

23 Jan 2023
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Draft guidance outlines how “artificial pancreas” could change lives for type 1 diabetes

20 Jan 2023
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NHS England study on app for people with type 2 diabetes to help with self-management of the condition

20 Jan 2023
Prof Ketan Dhatariya

New chairman announced by the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists

23 Dec 2022
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DRWF Research: Charities make research happen, providing help for today and hope for tomorrow

23 Dec 2022
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Diabetes Wellness Day North celebrates 10 years of diabetes education

22 Dec 2022
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Stem cell-derived islet cells

22 Dec 2022
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New treatment could delay the development of type 1 diabetes

30 Nov 2022
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Vital boost to frontline healthcare at Diabetes Professional Care

29 Nov 2022
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Diabetes research / study recruitment: Looking for drivers with diabetes

28 Nov 2022
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Latest diabetes technology showcased at Diabetes Professional Care

24 Nov 2022
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CGM users invited to share their story and make diabetes visible

24 Nov 2022
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Study opens to screen young people for type 1 diabetes

18 Nov 2022
Medical Research Samples

DRWF Research: Study on differences in diagnosis of type 1 diabetes

15 Nov 2022
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World Diabetes Day 'Our Heroes' Film

14 Nov 2022
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Better education for the future of diabetes care theme for World Diabetes Day 2022

10 Nov 2022
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Recommendations for type 2 diabetes as part of global recovery

10 Nov 2022
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DRWF preparing to celebrate 25 years together

09 Nov 2022
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Reminder for people with diabetes to get their flu vaccine this winter

04 Nov 2022
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GPs low carb diet advice in the spotlight at upcoming event

04 Nov 2022
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Research calls for nutritional information on the menu for healthcare professionals

03 Nov 2022
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Digital pill for mental health offered – GPs can prescribe new app

02 Nov 2022
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Diabetes Wellness Network reader survey results

02 Nov 2022
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DRWF Research: Study looks at link between diabetes and dementia

02 Nov 2022
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Camp in the Cloud virtual event for young people with type 1 diabetes

01 Nov 2022
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Hope for food addicts for weight loss and reducing type 2 diabetes risk

01 Nov 2022
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Protective cases for safely storing insulin launched

24 Oct 2022
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Diabetes Wellness Day Midlands report

20 Oct 2022
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Study looks at link between metabolic health and continuous glucose monitoring results

19 Oct 2022
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Charity ball supporting diabetes research to coincide with World Diabetes Day

17 Oct 2022
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New tool helps people living with type 2 diabetes stick to prescribed medications

11 Oct 2022
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Treatment helps people with type 2 diabetes achieve blood sugar level targets

10 Oct 2022
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Semaglutide could reduce risk of heart problems for people with type 2 diabetes

10 Oct 2022
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The psychological impact of diabetes on mental health

10 Oct 2022
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What are diabetes-related eye complications?

29 Sep 2022
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Tribute film for charity supporter Lynwood Newman

29 Sep 2022
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DRWF Fundraising: Giving in Memory of a loved one

27 Sep 2022
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DRWF Fundraising: Step up and join us for the first Diabetes Dawdle event in Portsmouth

26 Sep 2022
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Research study looks at best treatment options to relieve pain for diabetes-related neuropathy

26 Sep 2022
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Programme details revealed as Diabetes Wellness Event for Midlands returns

14 Sep 2022
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Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022

09 Sep 2022
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Coronation Street storyline on type 1 diabetes and eating disorders with plot input from DRWF

31 Aug 2022
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Free digital health education for people with type 2 diabetes in Wales extended

30 Aug 2022
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DRWF Fundraising: Megan makes a point by abseiling to raise type 1 diabetes awareness

26 Aug 2022
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Access to continuous glucose monitor hailed as life-changing

15 Aug 2022
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Two and a half times as many diabetes treatments prescribed in deprived areas – according to NHS report

12 Aug 2022
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“The next step in the evolution of diabetes technology”

05 Aug 2022
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Assessing needs of people living with diabetes to provide the best care available

01 Aug 2022
Track And Field Runners

Campaign to promote healthy living during busy summer of sport

28 Jul 2022
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Managing diabetes in hot weather

18 Jul 2022
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DRWF Events: A return to Wellness

15 Jul 2022
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DRWF Fundraising: Double your donations when shopping online

12 Jul 2022
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Difficult decisions made by charities funding medical research following pandemic

07 Jul 2022
Houses Of Parliament

Parliamentary inquiry launched on type 1 diabetes and eating disorders

06 Jul 2022
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Report highlights importance of standardised care to reduce risk of limb amputation for people with diabetes-related complications

05 Jul 2022
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Medical alert issued after reports of insulin leakage from insulin pump cartridges

04 Jul 2022
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Giant anteater using continuous glucose monitor after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes

01 Jul 2022
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DRWF Fundraising: Portsmouth schoolchildren raise more than £7,000 pulling dance moves for diabetes

22 Jun 2022
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Clinic opens to offer specialist treatment to people with type 2 diabetes who have had a heart attack

17 Jun 2022
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Innovative new technology available for young people with type 1 diabetes and their parents to address fears Generation Z is being failed by healthcare services

16 Jun 2022
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DRWF Fundraising: Funding boost from charity of the year partnership

31 May 2022
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DRWF Events: Report from Diabetes Wellness Type 1 Family Camp

20 May 2022
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DRWF Events: Educational events return after three years

20 May 2022
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No European countries on target to halt rising rates of obesity

13 May 2022
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Good management of diabetes could reduce risk of serious complications from Covid-19

13 May 2022
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DRWF Volunteers: Tireless charity supporter Pauline will be much missed

04 May 2022
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Researcher developing guidelines for people living with type 1 diabetes to exercise safely using insulin pumps

27 Apr 2022
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Programme revealed for diabetes-related footcare conference

22 Apr 2022
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Diabetes research / study recruitment: Research call for older people living with type 2 diabetes moving on to insulin treatment

22 Apr 2022
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Diabetes healthcare professionals in Midlands look at the causes of diabetes and how to improve control of the condition

22 Apr 2022
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DRWF Events: Comic capers come to the rescue of children with type 1 diabetes

22 Apr 2022
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DRWF Volunteering: Getting the team back together – in memory of a much-missed friend and supporter

04 Apr 2022
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A new artificial pancreas could change lives for people living with type 1 diabetes

04 Apr 2022
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Focus on weight loss and diabetes education following large rise in diagnoses of the condition in the Midlands

18 Mar 2022
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Online resource reports success in preventing type 2 diabetes

18 Mar 2022
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Study reports on different types of non-invasive glucose sensors

18 Mar 2022
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DRWF Events: Retinal screening presentation set for Diabetes Wellness Day South

18 Mar 2022
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DRWF Research: How charities help to make research happen

15 Mar 2022
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Still part of the team - Remembering Lynwood Newman

15 Mar 2022
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DRWF donate care package for people with diabetes from Ukraine

10 Mar 2022
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Dapagliflozin no longer recommended for people with type 1 diabetes

28 Feb 2022
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DRWF Fundraising: DRWF supports runner with type 1 diabetes who was told she would never run again after accident

24 Feb 2022
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Updated guidelines published for management of type 2 diabetes

24 Feb 2022
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DRWF Fundraising: Match funding Big Give campaign provides boost for educational events

03 Feb 2022
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Study recruitment: Researchers looking at treatments for Covid-19 and risk of complications for additional health conditions including diabetes

31 Jan 2022
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DRWF Research: Dr Tara Lee awarded the DRWF Sutherland-Earl Clinical Fellowship

31 Jan 2022
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DRWF Research: Dr Tara Lee awarded the DRWF Sutherland-Earl Clinical Fellowship

31 Jan 2022
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People with diabetes taking steroid treatment wanted to take part in study on measuring blood sugar levels

14 Jan 2022
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Type 1 diabetes comic released to coincide with 100 years of insulin

14 Jan 2022
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This week marks the centenary of the first insulin dose

14 Jan 2022
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DRWF Events: Camp in the Cloud for young people with type 1 diabetes

04 Jan 2022
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DRWF Educational and Fundraising Events in 2022: Getting back together again to support people living with diabetes

22 Dec 2021
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More people with type 1 diabetes set to benefit from blood sugar flash monitors through NHS roll-out

22 Dec 2021
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DRWF Research: Diabetes charity awarded best practice in medical and health research peer review

21 Dec 2021
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Feel the L’Amour, with Gourmet food, fun and fundraising

21 Dec 2021
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100 years of insulin focus of first national inpatient conference

21 Dec 2021
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Holiday home for families with diabetes on the south coast available to book

12 Dec 2021
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DRWF Fundraising: Make a donation with twice the impact for The Big Give

29 Nov 2021
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DRWF Events – Save the dates in 2022

19 Nov 2021
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DRWF lights the sky blue for World Diabetes Day

19 Nov 2021
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DRWF Trustee Dr Shivani Misra recognised for her outstanding contribution for services in diabetes at the Quality in Care Diabetes Awards

18 Nov 2021
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Latest guidance published on delivering ‘gold standard’ end of life care for people with diabetes

12 Nov 2021
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Unsung heroes in diabetes care celebrated at Quality in Care Diabetes awards

12 Nov 2021
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DRWF volunteers awarded for bringing people together

11 Nov 2021
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Global effort to reduce suicide in people with diabetes awareness to be discussed at event for healthcare professionals

11 Nov 2021
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100 Years of Insulin

11 Nov 2021
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DRWF receives charity award thanks to supporter nomination

28 Oct 2021
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Focus on education for people with diabetes at event for healthcare professionals

22 Oct 2021
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Psychosocial aspects of diabetes management part of webinar series for healthcare professionals working in diabetes

22 Oct 2021
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The Big Give Christmas Challenge

22 Oct 2021
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New blood glucose tracking device available

19 Oct 2021
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DRWF Fundraising: Dare-devil grandmother jumps for joy on 70th birthday abseil

19 Oct 2021
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How total diet replacement can help people reverse type 2 diabetes in webinar

19 Oct 2021
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DRWF Fundraising: Jane faces fear of heights in abseil to help conquer son’s medical condition

19 Oct 2021
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Leave a gift to support DRWF during Free Wills Month in October

28 Sep 2021
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Emergency call-outs for diabetes-related condition reduced following hypos education campaign

21 Sep 2021
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Treatment for type 2 diabetes recalled by MHRA as precautionary measure

31 Aug 2021
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Diabetes Professional Care returns with first face-to-face diabetes conference in two years

31 Aug 2021
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DRWF Fundraising: Do you have any old paper-style bank notes or “round” pound coins?

31 Aug 2021
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Treatment approved in EU for chronic kidney disease in people living with – and without - type 2 diabetes

20 Aug 2021
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Event for diabetes healthcare professionals returns

16 Aug 2021
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DRWF Research: Supporters express their thoughts on virtual consultations with healthcare professionals

16 Aug 2021
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Huge rise reported in number of young people living with type 2 diabetes in England

13 Aug 2021
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DRWF Events: Diabetes Superheroes

04 Aug 2021
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Managing Diabetes in Hot Weather

04 Aug 2021
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Support specialist diabetes healthcare professionals by nominating them in the Quality in Care Diabetes awards

02 Aug 2021
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Researchers looking at how exercise can improve health and wellbeing for people with type 2 diabetes

02 Aug 2021
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DRWF Fundraising: Locks away - mother and daughter shave their heads and raise £120 for DRWF

29 Jul 2021
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Clinical care and management diabetes courses available for healthcare professionals

26 Jul 2021
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Food strategy to reduce consumption of junk food and reduce new cases of type 2 diabetes

23 Jul 2021
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Pharmacists, nurses and educators offer better treatment options for people with type 2 diabetes

23 Jul 2021
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Promising early results reported for treatment designed to help people with diabetes recover from effects of coronavirus

23 Jul 2021
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Trusted health information accessible at new Patient Information Forum website

05 Jul 2021
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Diabetes research/study recruitment

28 Jun 2021
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Advanced treatment and technologies for diabetes at day four of international diabetes conference.

22 Jun 2021
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ATTD Yearbook – Exploring exercise as a diabetes treatment and closed-loop technologies for managing diabetes

22 Jun 2021
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Report - Online personalised care and latest technology options explored at international diabetes conference

16 Jun 2021
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Trials on type 2 diabetes treatment report reduced body weight

16 Jun 2021
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Ups and downs - Exploring the history of hypoglycaemia and hypoglycaemia unawareness in diabetes research

14 Jun 2021
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Food bank dependence during pandemic could lead to rise in new cases of type 2 diabetes

14 Jun 2021
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Closing date approaching to vote for your inspiring diabetes healthcare professionals in the Quality in Care Diabetes awards

09 Jun 2021
Nurse Consultation

Participation sought to provide views in National Diabetes Audit survey

09 Jun 2021
Insulin Pump Image

Singing the praises of insulin pumps – and asking why so few people with type 1 diabetes are receiving access to this life-changing technology

19 May 2021
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A trip around different drug classes in the world of diabetes

13 May 2021
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Weight loss as vital as any medication in the battle against type 2 diabetes

12 May 2021
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NHS social media campaign aims to reduce new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in men aged over 40

12 May 2021
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Providing cultural awareness training for healthcare workers in diabetes

12 May 2021
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DRWF Research: Developing health models for prevention and treatment of diabetes

11 May 2021
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Focus on the interaction between healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes in accessing vital services

11 May 2021
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DRWF Events: Apply for virtual family camp for young people with type 1 diabetes

10 May 2021
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DRWF Research: Using nanotechnology for precise dosage control of microRNAs

10 May 2021
Elderly Care

Researchers investigate why people with type 2 diabetes develop dementia

10 May 2021
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Vote for your inspiring diabetes healthcare professionals - Quality in Care Diabetes awards open for entries

10 May 2021
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The long Covid impact on diabetes research beyond the pandemic

06 May 2021
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DRWF Research: How a low carbohydrate diet could promote meaningful weight loss

30 Apr 2021
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DRWF Research: How lifestyle and environmental factors could help provide personalised treatments for people living with type 2 diabetes

28 Apr 2021
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DRWF Fundraising: Captain Tom 100

28 Apr 2021
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What to do for CGM device users following reports of skin reactions

28 Apr 2021
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How people with diabetes could become more ill if diagnosed with Covid-19

07 Apr 2021
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Lockdown easing and how that may affect people living with diabetes

07 Apr 2021
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Confusion around artificial sweeteners does not help fight against type 2 diabetes

31 Mar 2021
Blackcurrants

Blackcurrant extract could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity

31 Mar 2021
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Researchers look at why people with type 1 diabetes experience worse side effects from Covid-19

31 Mar 2021
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A fond farewell to DRWF Lifetime Member also known as Captain Insulin

30 Mar 2021
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Study looking at causes of new cases of diabetes developing in people after having Covid-19

23 Mar 2021
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DRWF Research: Introducing Dr Stephanie Hanna - DRWF’s newest Non-Clinical Fellow

04 Mar 2021
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Remembering John Daniels 24th July 1928 – 4th April 2020

04 Mar 2021
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"three fantastic scientists" on islet cells - European Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association Symposium - Blog Report from Day 2

09 Feb 2021
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What a difference a year makes! European Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association Symposium - Blog Report from Day 1

03 Feb 2021
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New cases of type 2 diabetes could rise dramatically this year due to people remaining undiagnosed as they avoid going to the doctor during Covid-19 pandemic

02 Feb 2021
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Researchers find link between weak and strong cells bonding to boost insulin production for people living with type 2 diabetes

02 Feb 2021
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Covid-19 vaccination programme underway in the UK

02 Feb 2021
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DRWF Event Report: United Through Diabetes

22 Jan 2021
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DRWF Fundraising: Show your support and share the love this Valentines Day

22 Jan 2021
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New CGM device developed in Wales removes need to use needles for people living with diabetes on insulin

22 Jan 2021
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DRWF Fundraising: Two spaces available for the 2021 London Marathon

22 Jan 2021
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Researchers have identified a short warm-up ‘priming exercise’ that could help people with diabetes exercise for longer

22 Jan 2021
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Experience of a Camp in the Cloud event from the family of a young girl with type 1 diabetes

15 Jan 2021
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The name’s diabetes, type 1 diabetes – comic creates superhero adventures exploring stigma people with the condition may face

15 Jan 2021
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Charity-funded research is at risk during the Covid-19 pandemic – call on PM Boris Johnson to protect it

11 Jan 2021
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NHS diabetes professor slams virus hoax claims

06 Jan 2021
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OBE award for NHS diabetes expert Professor Partha Kar

06 Jan 2021
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Virtual consultations for people with diabetes – we want your feedback

06 Jan 2021
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DRWF Events: Apply for virtual family camp for young people with type 1 diabetes

06 Jan 2021
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Lockdown guidance for staying home and safe for people living with diabetes during Covid-19 pandemic

05 Jan 2021
Covid Vaccine Jab

Who can get the new Covid-19 vaccine?

22 Dec 2020
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Recent and upcoming changes to Covid-19 recommendations for staying safe with diabetes around the festive period

22 Dec 2020
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Taking folic acid during pregnancy health benefits for mothers with diabetes and children

22 Dec 2020
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DRWF Research: New findings about insulin-producing cells could lead to new treatments for people with type 1 diabetes

16 Dec 2020
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Researchers looking for a type 1 diabetes cure believe they are closer than ever to ending insulin injections

16 Dec 2020
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DRWF Events: Launch of virtual family camp for young people with diabetes

10 Dec 2020
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What you need to know - Staying safe from Covid-19 over the festive period for people living with diabetes

01 Dec 2020
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DRWF Research: Top questions about diabetes and pregnancy revealed to prioritise future research

17 Nov 2020
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Diabetes research/study recruitment: Continuous glucose monitoring devices

17 Nov 2020
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Raising awareness about the crucial role of nurses this World Diabetes Day

23 Oct 2020
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DRWF Fundraising: Managing the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes on a cross country cycling adventure

20 Oct 2020
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Winners announced at 10th annual Quality in Care Diabetes awards

20 Oct 2020
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Newly funded study to look at how changes in the eye could provide more information about cognitive impairment in people with type 2 diabetes

14 Oct 2020
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Hospital admissions where obesity is a factor up by more than a fifth

14 Oct 2020
Teamwork Hands Together

Imagining a world without charities

09 Oct 2020
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Are you having a hypo? Know the symptoms

09 Oct 2020
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Third of patients have delayed accessing medical treatment during Covid-19 pandemic

09 Oct 2020
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Searching for the follow-up after breakthrough in diabetes research - Blog report 4

07 Oct 2020
Medical Microscope

The future of diabetes research is in safe hands - Blog report from Day Three of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual conference

01 Oct 2020
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Day Two of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual conference

30 Sep 2020
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Working from home the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual conference becomes a virtual reality - Research blog report from Day One

28 Sep 2020
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Flu jab reminder for people with diabetes

23 Sep 2020
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Bluelight – Read a new comic book about living with type 1 diabetes

15 Sep 2020
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People who are obese face risk of more complications from Covid-19

04 Sep 2020
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People with diabetes at higher risk after discharge from hospital

04 Sep 2020
Nhs Soup And Shake Diet Web Header

Fast-acting diet plan of soup and shakes made available through NHS to combat type 2 diabetes

02 Sep 2020
Empty Hospital Bed For Patient

Trials begin for new treatment that could help people living with type 1 diabetes diagnosed with Covid-19

26 Aug 2020
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Campaign launched by Public Health England to encourage people to live heathier lives

11 Aug 2020
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Fast-track access to NHS Healthier You programme for people at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes

11 Aug 2020
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People with type 2 diabetes with regular meetings more likely to take medication

11 Aug 2020
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Watch a video on the importance of taking insulin safely

08 Jul 2020
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Online educational course for people with type 2 diabetes during Covid-19

08 Jul 2020
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Delays to weight loss surgery during Covid-19 could increase complications

02 Jul 2020
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DRWF and Diabetes Professional Care celebrate our “committed relationship”

25 Jun 2020
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NHS praise fast-track trials for treatment shown to combat Covid-19

17 Jun 2020
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DRWF Research: Watch new animated film on the different classifications of diabetes among young people and BAME groups

12 Jun 2020
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Two different treatments for two different variations of type 1 diabetes?

05 Jun 2020
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NHS study highlights importance for people with diabetes to stay safe within self-isolation recommendations during Covid-19 pandemic

20 May 2020
Surgery In Progress

NHS announces changes to organ donation law in England

20 May 2020
Covid Healthcare Professional Writing Notes

First breakdown of figures by NHS reveals there may be a higher risk for people with diabetes contracting Covid-19

15 May 2020
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AMRC responds to COVID-19 impact on charities and issues key guidance

06 May 2020
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Watch: DRWF update report from lockdown

06 May 2020
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DRWF Fundraising: Steps challenge

05 May 2020
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Fundraising: My cup of tea in support of DRWF

23 Apr 2020
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Government update report concludes insufficient evidence that taking ibuprofen could impact on COVID-19 symptoms

21 Apr 2020
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Senior doctor urges people with existing medical conditions to seek appropriate healthcare

15 Apr 2020
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System for monitoring diabetes in pregnancy available free across the NHS during COVID-19 pandemic

31 Mar 2020
Ibuprofen Pack

No evidence to suggest taking ibuprofen makes COVID-19 worse

31 Mar 2020
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DRWF operations during COVID-19

27 Mar 2020
Demonstration Of Hand Washing

Washing your hands and home isolation advice from Public Health England to help prevent the spread of COVID-19

25 Mar 2020
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Training course to help healthcare professionals and new treatments

25 Mar 2020
A Bottle Of Tablets

Oral insulin treatment could be on the way for people with type 2 diabetes

13 Mar 2020
Drwf Research Diabetes Influencer Shivani Misra Web Heade2r

Leading diabetes charity strengthens Board of Trustees

06 Mar 2020
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Potential cure for type 1 diabetes using insulin-producing cells from stem cells

04 Mar 2020
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The practical implementation of diabetes technology - Day Three Blog

25 Feb 2020
Ambulance In The UK

Why are complications of diabetes on the rise - at the Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes Conference - Blog report from Day Two

24 Feb 2020
Man Exhausted Hypo Faint

Students raise awareness about risks of hypoglycaemia at university fair

14 Feb 2020
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Shock rise in cases of type 2 diabetes in Scotland over last decade

14 Feb 2020
Healthy Lifestyle At Senior Age

Type 2 diabetes procedure that can improve sugar control launched

07 Feb 2020
Holding Insulin Pump

Tubeless insulin pump trialled at a London hospital

07 Feb 2020
Innsbruck

Twists and turns ahead for diabetes research - Blog report

27 Jan 2020
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Testing cholesterol of young adults could help them reduce health complications in later life

06 Dec 2019
Young People Exercising Outdoors

Urgent action needed worldwide to increase physical activity levels among young people and avoid risk of developing type 2 diabetes – WHO study reports

22 Nov 2019
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Protect your family this World Diabetes Day

13 Nov 2019
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Scientists discover new treatment for liver disease linked to type 2 diabetes

23 Oct 2019
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People with type 1 diabetes being denied access to insulin pumps across England

23 Oct 2019
Assorted Soda Fizzy Drinks Cans

Wake-up call needed to reduce childhood obesity – concern that sugar tax targets behind schedule

07 Oct 2019
Pink Trainers

Pressure warnings in smart shoe insole sensors reduce foot ulcers

02 Oct 2019
Man Exhausted Hypo Faint

Report from Day Two of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes 2019

24 Sep 2019
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Report from Day One of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes 2019

23 Sep 2019
Soft Drink Cola Being Poured

Blood sugar spikes from drinking soft drinks could lead to type 2 diabetes

17 Sep 2019
Jelly Babies

Hypoglycaemia a worry for family members of people with diabetes

17 Sep 2019
Woman Holding Insulin Pump

Report from Day Two of the New Horizons in Diabetes Research conference in Sweden

17 Sep 2019
Uppsala Sweden

Report from Day One of the New Horizons in Diabetes Research conference in Sweden

16 Sep 2019
Fish Oil Capsules

Fish oil supplements may have no benefit for type 2 diabetes

09 Sep 2019
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NICE set to recommend treatment for certain type 1 diabetes cases

02 Aug 2019
Pregnant Woman Sitting Down

Risk of stillbirth in mothers with diabetes linked to high blood sugar levels and BMI

01 Aug 2019
Glucose Flash Monitor On A Woman

Understanding how latest diabetes devices work

25 Jul 2019
Blood Vessel With Blood Cells

Study aims to prevent organ damage from complications in diabetes

17 Jul 2019
Person With Tray Of Chips And Drink On The Sofa

Twice as many people are obese than smoke and at risk of more cancers – new report

03 Jul 2019
Test Blood Glucose For Diabetes

Workplace screening reveals hidden threat of type 2 diabetes

19 Jun 2019
A Stressed Person With Hands Covering Face

The psychological impact of diabetes

04 Jun 2019
Elderly Man Driving

Vehicle control can be affected in drivers with diabetes-related nerve damage

10 May 2019
Soft Drink Cans In A Row

Obesity leads to three quarters of a million hospital admissions

10 May 2019
Bowl Of Soup

Soup and shake diet could help reverse type 2 diabetes

07 May 2019
Prescription Pills

Type 2 diabetes treatment could help people lose weight

02 May 2019
Foot Check Image

Reducing diabetes foot complications could save the NHS £250 million a year

02 May 2019
Fast Food

A poor diet worse health hazard than smoking

25 Apr 2019
A Bottle Of Tablets

No benefit for half of people taking statins

25 Apr 2019
Bollywood Cheque Presentation (2)

DRWF Fundraising: Romantic Bollywood music night

16 Apr 2019
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Weight loss success reported for people taking part in NHS type 2 diabetes prevention programme

10 Apr 2019
Ultrasound Medical Device For Diagnostics

Ultrasound tool could reduce rate of premature deaths due to diabetes-related foot ulcers in Peru

09 Apr 2019
Prescription Pills

Up to a third of people with type 2 diabetes not taking prescriptions properly

08 Apr 2019
Foot Check Image

Smart sensor for diabetes foot wounds could reduce amputation

19 Mar 2019
Airport Terminal

CGM's and insulin pumps should no longer be screened by airport security scanners

05 Mar 2019
Person Driving Car

Updated DVLA guidelines for continuous glucose monitoring devices

22 Feb 2019
CGM On Arm

Skin reactions reported by type 1 diabetes flash glucose sensor users

29 Jan 2019
Diabetes Injection Pen Side Shot

Post meal glucose lowering drug now available for people with type 2 diabetes

25 Jan 2019
Close Up Of Weight Loss Measure

Recognising signals between the stomach and brain could help people lose weight

03 Jan 2019
Chocolate Squares

UK children aged 10 have consumed as much sugar as an 18-year-old

03 Jan 2019
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NHS diabetes director awarded an OBE in New Year Honours list

03 Jan 2019
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Pancreatic islet cells created from stem cells potential type 1 diabetes breakthrough

11 Dec 2018
Bowl Of Soup

Very low calorie diet recommended by NHS to help reduce new diagnoses of type 2 diabetes

30 Nov 2018
Young Couple Exercising Outside

Urgent need for education on healthier lifestyles as number of young people with type 2 diabetes estimated to be around 7,000

28 Nov 2018
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Swedish artist Jëlly talks about her type 1 diabetes in new film

28 Nov 2018
Pills Packets

Prescription costs for diabetes now more than one billion annually

22 Nov 2018
Diabetes Researchers Chloe And Ella

Researchers on the impact of 20 years of DRWF-funded research

21 Nov 2018
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Type 1 diabetes comic superheroes return

16 Nov 2018
Child With Doctor

The warning signs of type 1 diabetes – nine out of ten parents would not recognise if their children developed life threatening symptoms

14 Nov 2018
Healthy Salad

Vegan diet can help improve management of type 2 diabetes

06 Nov 2018
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DRWF Research: Dr Shivani Misra named as one of leading health influencers in London

02 Nov 2018
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Reminder for people with diabetes to book their annual flu vaccination

19 Oct 2018
A Couple Tying Their Shoelaces On Exercise Shoes.

Young people encouraged to be more active as more exercise can help reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes

18 Oct 2018
Sugary Cola Drink

Sugary drinks sales cut across NHS hospitals in England

18 Oct 2018
Green Leaf Plant

Plant-based substance to treat obesity and help reduce type 2 diabetes

10 Oct 2018
Prescription Pills

No benefit to taking statins for older people without diabetes

10 Oct 2018
Foot With Bandage

Smart insoles available that may prevent developing foot ulcers

05 Oct 2018
Pregnant Woman 1

Women who put on excessive weight during pregnancy could put their children at risk of developing diabetes

03 Oct 2018
Hospital Ward

Older people with diabetes 'vulnerable' due to disjointed care services

03 Oct 2018
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Orchestra in the body could help speed up weight loss

13 Sep 2018
Pharmacy And Pharmacist

Pharmaceutical companies urged to stock up over Brexit deal uncertainty

28 Aug 2018
Soft Drink Cola Being Poured

Rising numbers of young people with type 2 diabetes in England and Wales

23 Aug 2018
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Rise in diabetes will lead to huge increase of heart attacks and strokes

23 Aug 2018
A Bottle Of Tablets

Type 2 diabetes treatment could reduce risk of heart disease

06 Jun 2018
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Smoking linked with higher risk of type 2 diabetes

06 Jun 2018
A Person Studying With Notepad

Online course on Understanding Insulin available again

06 Jun 2018
Sugary Drinks

Sugar tax on sugary drinks introduced as obesity rises

06 Apr 2018
Cheeseburgers On A Grill

Weight loss report finds people lose equivalent of 15 double cheese burgers after attending type 2 diabetes prevention sessions

28 Mar 2018
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Updated diet guidelines to help people reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes

28 Mar 2018
Sugar Cubes

Most people in the UK consume 3 times the advised daily sugar intake

28 Mar 2018
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Five different categories for diagnosing diabetes identified by researchers

08 Mar 2018
Elderly Joggers Exercising Outdoors

“Healthy body, healthy mind” – researchers discover link between exercise training and mental health

08 Mar 2018
Elderly Patient And Young Doctor R

Type 2 diabetes education “empowers” people

22 Feb 2018
Healthy Salad

Overweight people could reduce risk of type 2 diabetes with vegan diet

22 Feb 2018
Sitting On A Bench

Sitting around for long periods can lead to build up of fat

16 Jan 2018
Cycling Banner Image

Walkers and cyclists to be priority in road upgrading plans in bid to promote physical activity and avert type 2 diabetes crisis

08 Jan 2018
Empty Hospital Bed For Patient

“Lack of understanding” could put around half of people with type 2 diabetes at risk of heart disease

21 Dec 2017
Holding Insulin Pump

Use of insulin pumps in UK could save NHS £22 million per year

29 Nov 2017
Leicester Map Image

Urban diabetes to be taken on in cities around the world, including UK

23 Nov 2017
Kids Finger Puppets

Young people with type 1 diabetes bring thoughts about their condition to life in puppet film

14 Nov 2017
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Urgent action to needed to take on dramatic rise in new cases of diabetes worldwide

14 Nov 2017
Elderly Care Holding Hands

Older people with diabetes are being “let down” by the system

30 Oct 2017
Vending Machine

Sugary snacks taken off the shelves at NHS hospitals

20 Oct 2017
Glucose Flash Monitor On A Woman

Scanning device for monitoring blood sugar levels available on the NHS

13 Sep 2017
Foot Check Image

Photo app can help doctors detect diabetes-related foot ulcers

13 Sep 2017
Cycling Race Image

Team of DRWF cyclists complete 100-mile challenge and raise more than £3,000

12 Sep 2017
Award Rossette Image

Voting begins as Quality in Care Diabetes announces nominations for this year’s awards

01 Sep 2017
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Support for pregnant women with diabetes to maintain good blood sugar levels

01 Sep 2017
Singapore Skyline

Experts on type 2 diabetes prevention to aid Singapore “war on diabetes”

23 Aug 2017
Research Purple Large

“Promising” test results for new therapy that could slow down type 1 diabetes

22 Aug 2017
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“Promising” test results for new therapy that could slow down type 1 diabetes

22 Aug 2017
Old Person Elderly Hands

People with Parkinson’s disease could benefit from taking type 2 diabetes drug

17 Aug 2017
Man Having Chest Pain

Type 2 diabetes treatment that may reduce risk of heart attacks now available in the UK

15 Aug 2017
Pouring A Beer

Regularly drinking alcohol could reduce type 2 diabetes risk study suggests

15 Aug 2017
AMRC Logo Square

“Making a difference” – How AMRC charities help promote new research

27 Jul 2017
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“Urgent” help needed for people with learning disabilities to prevent type 2 diabetes

14 Jul 2017
Insulin Pen

Warning over defective insulin pens

14 Jul 2017
Insulin Pen

Long-acting insulin could reduce heart conditions and hypos

23 Jun 2017
A Bottle Of Tablets

Older people with type 2 diabetes being “over-prescribed” medication

23 Jun 2017
Female Gender Sign

Women and diabetes – theme for this year’s World Diabetes Day

21 Jun 2017
Person Holding Insulin Pump

People using insulin pump less likely to develop foot issues

21 Jun 2017
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Sheffield Hospitals awarded for empowering people with diabetes

20 Jun 2017
Injection Pen With Needle

Online course on Understanding Insulin available now

16 Jun 2017
Soft Drink Cola Near Junk Foood

NHS England announces expansion of type 2 diabetes prevention programme

16 Jun 2017
Injection Pen With Needle

‘Golden Rules’ for insulin injection published by the Forum for Injection Technique

25 May 2017
Globe Africa

Type 2 diabetes programme to be introduced in Africa

18 May 2017
Obesity Image 3

Obesity now recognised as a “chronic disease” by World Obesity Federation

18 May 2017
Quinoa

Protein in plants could help prevent type 2 diabetes

27 Apr 2017
Sportswoman With Wearable Device

Sweat patch blood glucose monitor could replace finger prick tests

24 Apr 2017
A Person Watching TV

Staring at a screen could put children at risk of developing type 2 diabetes

12 Apr 2017
Young Couple Exercising Outside

Stomach acid could protect people from type 2 diabetes

12 Apr 2017
Sugar Cubes

Sugar reduction guidelines published

05 Apr 2017
£1 Coin

Pledge a round pound (£1) and make a difference!

05 Apr 2017
Hospital Ward

Rising hospital visits for people with diabetes

23 Mar 2017
Soda Cans In Ice

Number of people with type 2 diabetes in the UK has trebled over the last 20 years

23 Mar 2017
Medical Researchers Pancreas

Pancreatic cancer link to worsening type 2 diabetes

14 Mar 2017
South Asian Community Photo

“Breakthrough” in supporting South Asian community and diabetes

13 Mar 2017
Sugary Cola Drink

Tax on sugary drinks to provide £415m for new sports facilities at schools

02 Mar 2017
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Using maths to predict the behaviour of cells could lead to new diabetes treatments

01 Mar 2017
Libre Monitor On Arm

Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels could reduce risk of hypos and hypers

01 Mar 2017
Group Of Nurses

NHS announce £60m funding to improve service and help “get it right”

27 Feb 2017
Sugar Jars

Warning over young people’s sugar intake as study finds children could be three times over the recommended daily amount

19 Jan 2017
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Too much iron could be a type 2 diabetes risk factor

05 Jan 2017
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Sugar tax could help young people reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

05 Jan 2017
People Eating A Meal

Hypers avoided by two thirds of people by talking to doctors

15 Dec 2016
Person With Type 1 Diabetes Injection

Proper technique is key as new insulin injection recommendations published

15 Dec 2016
Sugar Cubes

Sugar tax to go ahead in 2018

12 Dec 2016
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Spa retreats for people with type 2 diabetes

01 Dec 2016
Apple Tree

"State of emergency" called to prevent type 2 diabetes in children

08 Nov 2016
Taking Notes

NHS report highlights prevalence of diabetes across England

08 Nov 2016
A Person Injecting Themselves

New diabetes treatment in Wales for adults living with diabetes

01 Nov 2016
Pregnant Woman 1

Women with diabetes at increased risk of developing complications due to poor planning is “avoidable”

21 Oct 2016
Middle Aged Person Walking

A short walk after meals could be good for type 2 diabetes control

21 Oct 2016
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Comic book superheroes to help inspire young people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in managing the condition

10 Oct 2016
Blood Sugar Check Image

Reduced high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes following study

19 Sep 2016
Person Holding Lower Back

Type 2 diabetes treatment now approved for people with kidney problems

07 Sep 2016
Sugar Cubes In A Jar

Scientists reveal brain’s ‘addiction’ to sugar has part in type 2 diabetes

19 Aug 2016
A Pile Of Prescription Pills

Researchers look at the role genes play in the effectiveness metformin

15 Aug 2016
Medical Researcher Looking Through Telescope

Why blood sugar levels can be increased with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes

09 Aug 2016
DNA Image

What part do genes play in the development of diabetes?

08 Aug 2016
Middle Age Woman Looking Sad

Type 2 diabetes risk for women who have a later menopause

03 Aug 2016
Jelly Babies

Trials find that diabetes treatment could reduce hypos risk

03 Aug 2016
A Person Studying With Notepad

Office workers reduce type 2 diabetes risk with an hour of daily exercise day

02 Aug 2016
A Person Injecting Themselves

Type 2 diabetes treatment could help reduce the risk of a heart attack

12 Jul 2016
Person With Type 1 Diabetes Injection

Weekly injection treatment for people with type 2 diabetes recommended for use in Wales

08 Jul 2016
Bowl Of Fruit

NHS diabetes programme aims to help people at risk of type 2

08 Jul 2016
Pills Packets

Same drugs could be used to treat both type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease

30 Jun 2016
Woman Running On A Treadmill.

Weight loss surgery helps people improve their levels of physical activity

01 Jun 2016
Prescription Pills

Three new type 2 diabetes treatments recommended by NICE

01 Jun 2016
Blood Sugar Check Image

Young people with diabetes have excellent control, but may not receive all essential health checks

31 May 2016
Alarm Clock By Bed

Night shift workers and people with not enough sleep risk type 2 diabetes

24 May 2016
Obesity Image 3

Researchers call for urgent action on obesity ‘epidemic’ in Europe

20 May 2016
Oranges In Tree

‘Exciting’ fruit discovery could provide new way of treating type 2 diabetes

19 May 2016
Medical Research Samples

Researchers piece together clues to ‘solve’ what causes type 1 diabetes

18 May 2016
Laboratory Medical Research

Researchers discover fat molecule that could prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes

12 May 2016
Crowd Walking In A City

UK population most overweight in Europe? New study predicts that fifth of adults globally will be obese by 2025

03 May 2016
Blood Pressure Check

Tests look to predict the progress of type 2 diabetes

21 Apr 2016
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Blood test could help predict risk of developing type 2 diabetes

19 Apr 2016
Assorted Soda Fizzy Drinks Cans

“Sweet talking” people into cutting out sugar could help those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes

12 Apr 2016
Mother And Child Checking Blood Sugar

Trials for type 1 diabetes treatment that targets cause

12 Apr 2016
Person With Tray Of Chips And Drink On The Sofa

Urgent call for governments to improve care and prevent diabetes as global report reveals four times as many people have the condition since 1980

07 Apr 2016
Doughnut With Sprinkles On Brown Wooden Table

NHS England makes preventing type 2 diabetes a key priority

07 Apr 2016
Foot With Bandage

Treating foot ulcers early could help further complications

04 Apr 2016
Starry Night Sky

Planetarium sleepover for children with type 1 diabetes

04 Apr 2016
Healthy Lifestyle At Senior Age

People at risk of developing type 2 diabetes to be offered healthy eating and lifestyle tips

22 Mar 2016
Sugar Jars

Sugar tax to be introduced in bid to improve health of children

17 Mar 2016
Doctor Talking To The Patient About Treatment

Older people with type 2 diabetes likely to have additional chronic conditions

17 Mar 2016
Woman Testing Glucose Level With A Continuous Glucose Monitor

New ‘sensing’ technology aims to remove finger prick blood tests

17 Mar 2016
Injection Pen With Needle

Pen treatment for type 2 diabetes could provide savings over existing insulin medications

03 Mar 2016
Lasagne Ready Meal

Researchers call for healthier ready meals that contain type 2 diabetes risk bacteria

01 Mar 2016
Elderly Joggers Exercising Outdoors

Short bursts of exercise more effective in preventing type 2 diabetes

19 Feb 2016
Medical Research Samples

Potential “cure” for type 1 diabetes ready for next set of trials

19 Feb 2016
Elderly Woman Sitting On Sofa

Time spent sitting down adds to risk of developing type 2 diabetes

08 Feb 2016
Obesity Image 3

The ‘BIG Challenge’ of obesity focus of new campaign to highlight importance of research

13 Jan 2016
Surgery In Progress

Weight loss surgery could help prevent tens of thousands of people from developing type 2 diabetes

12 Jan 2016
Person Holding Lower Back

Stem cells to be grown at research centre to treat diabetes-related kidney disease

17 Dec 2015
Person Using Smartphone

Online smartphone apps could help reduce type 2 diabetes risk

17 Dec 2015
Sugary Cola Drink

Type 2 diabetes and sugary drinks linked to heart failure in men

03 Dec 2015
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Researchers trial treatment for type 1 diabetes that does not require insulin injections

02 Dec 2015
People Eating A Meal

Post meal blood sugar levels study to help diet and manage diabetes

26 Nov 2015
Sugar Cubes In A Jar

The sugar story - what's changed?

12 Nov 2015
Surgery In Progress

People with diabetes at higher risk of infection following surgery

29 Oct 2015
Tray Of Sweets

Recommendations to reduce excessive sugar in diet published

27 Oct 2015
Amputation Leg

Pioneering work by Sheffield Diabetes Foot team reduces amputations by 50%

27 Oct 2015
Alarm Clock Near Sleeping Person

One third of people with diabetes reportedly not managing night-time hypos

22 Oct 2015
Person With Type 1 Diabetes Injection

Updated insulin injections guide available for all involved in diabetes care available

20 Oct 2015
Person Breaking Cigarette

'Stoptober': Kick the habit - tips to stop smoking for good

23 Sep 2015
Person Getting Vaccinated

Seasonal flu vaccination for people with diabetes

23 Sep 2015
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Passive smokers could be at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes

23 Sep 2015
Foot Massage

Treatment could help speed up healing for diabetes related foot ulcers

13 Aug 2015
Exercise Bikes Being Used

“Some exercise better than none at all” – and could help you live longer

11 Aug 2015
Cola Bottles

Sugary drink should be cut from children’s diets

20 Jul 2015
Pharmacy And Pharmacist

Pharmacists to support people with diabetes at GPs after £15 million investment

16 Jul 2015
Children Running In Gym Class

Ten minutes of exercise makes children “happier and more confident”

13 Jul 2015
Healthy Meal Image

Type 2 diabetes with heart problems could shorten life expectancy by 10 years

13 Jul 2015
Prescription Pills

Tests find diabetes drug sitagliptin does not increase risk of heart-related illness

24 Jun 2015
A Person Injecting Themselves

Smart insulin patch keeps blood sugar levels in check and replace injections

24 Jun 2015
Nutrition Facts. Saturated Fat

Saturated fat “myths” challenged

23 Jun 2015
Obesity Image 3

NHS will ‘face the consequences’ of failing to educate people with type 2 diabetes

22 Jun 2015
Woman With Hands On Her Head

Low blood sugar could cause significant risk to people with type 2 diabetes

19 Jun 2015
School Classroom

1 in 3 children with type 1 diabetes not receiving satisfactory care

17 Jun 2015
Elderly Men Walking Across Bridge

Stand up, sit less, move more

15 Jun 2015
South Asian Community Photo

South Asian people with type 2 diabetes affected by local culture

12 Jun 2015
Elderly Men Walking Across Bridge

Regular exercise could help elderly men add five years to life expectancy

26 May 2015
Circuit Board

“Additive manufacturing” technology could improve blood sugar monitors for type 1

18 May 2015
Soft Drink Cola Being Poured

Overweight people with diabetes live longer than slim people with diabetes to be treated with caution

14 May 2015
Ok To Ask Logo

‘OK to ask’ campaign highlights research opportunities available to NHS users

13 May 2015
Hospital Ward

Study finds children with type 1 diabetes are almost five times more likely to be hospitalised

17 Apr 2015
Elderly Care Holding Hands

Risk of developing dementia could be greater for people with diabetes

26 Mar 2015
Medical Researcher Looking Through Telescope

Researchers find that type 2 diabetes drug metformin may help combat cancer

26 Mar 2015
Person Driving Car

Drivers with type 2 diabetes taking certain drugs could be at higher risk of hypoglycaemia

23 Mar 2015
Standing Desk

Ten minutes exercise at work can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes

20 Mar 2015
Yellow Hardhat

People with type 2 diabetes may face reduced job opportunities

19 Mar 2015
A Person Holding A Cigarette

Smoking during pregnancy may increase diabetes risk for children

17 Mar 2015
Alarm Clock Near Sleeping Person

Not getting enough sleep could increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes

17 Mar 2015
Blood Sugar Check Image

Hypo awareness education programme launched

13 Mar 2015
Old Couple Exercising

Safer exercise advice for people with diabetes may prevent hypoglycaemia

12 Mar 2015
Doctor Talking To The Patient About Treatment

People with diabetes not getting the best care due to cost-cutting

12 Mar 2015
Eye Changes And T2d Research Eye Image Web Header

NICE recommends new treatment for people with diabetes-related eye problems

24 Feb 2015
Blood Pressure Check

Report recommends updating guidelines on low blood pressure for type 2 diabetes

16 Feb 2015
Insulin Injection Bottle

‘Smart’ insulin could offer better control of blood sugar levels for people with type 1 diabetes

16 Feb 2015
Nutrition Facts. Saturated Fat

“Brown fat” in healthy men may help body use up blood sugar in cold weather and at rest

05 Feb 2015
Diabetes Injection Pen Side Shot

Once weekly pre-filled pen to treat type 2 diabetes now available

30 Jan 2015
Doctor Talking To The Patient About Treatment

‘Information prescriptions’ to be handed out by GPs to get diabetes under control

28 Jan 2015
Injection Pen With Needle

Once weekly injection for treatment of type 2 diabetes now available in UK

15 Jan 2015
Walking Street City

‘Inactivity’ responsible for twice as many deaths as obesity

15 Jan 2015
Sugary Drinks

Parents urged to swap sugary snacks for healthy treats and improve child diet habits

08 Jan 2015
Alarm Clock Near Sleeping Person

Shift work may increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes

19 Dec 2014
Fast Food

Research looks at whether fast food outlets are fuelling type 2 diabetes and obesity

03 Dec 2014
Vegetables In A Basket

Vegetarian diet benefits ‘slight’ in preventing type 2 diabetes

02 Dec 2014
Spray Pump

Spray to improve healing for people with diabetes-related wounds

02 Dec 2014
Cup Of Coffee

Study suggests that drinking coffee could reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

26 Nov 2014
Doctor Talking To The Patient About Treatment

Report examines the negative effects of poor self-management among people with diabetes

29 Oct 2014
Grapefruit

Report that grapefruit juice may protect against type 2 diabetes ‘misleading’ – NHS

20 Oct 2014
Pasta (1)

Reheating leftover pasta may improve blood sugar levels for diabetes

17 Oct 2014
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Stem cell research breakthrough in search for type 1 diabetes cure

10 Oct 2014
Close Up Of Weight Loss Measure

Obesity epidemic is the “new smoking” and could bankrupt the NHS

01 Oct 2014
A Woman Injecting Herself

Single jab diabetes “cure” unlikely - NHS

21 Aug 2014
Dairy Products

Saturated fat in dairy products could protect against type 2 diabetes

20 Aug 2014
Alarm Clock Near Sleeping Person

Study links shift work to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

04 Aug 2014
Houses Of Parliament Exterior Shot

Petition against “sugar epidemic”

25 Jul 2014
School Classroom

Support in schools “inadequate” for children with diabetes

21 Jul 2014
Holiday Image

Reminder to declare diabetes before going on holiday

13 Jun 2014
People Eating A Meal

Type 2 diabetes patients may benefit from ‘two big meals a day’

11 Jun 2014
Diabetic Eye Screening (1)

Screening success as diabetes no longer the leading cause of blindness

11 Jun 2014
Obesity Image 3

Prediabetes now expected in one third of English adults

11 Jun 2014
Insulin Pen

‘Comfortable’ insulin injection pen launched

09 Apr 2014
People Holidng Hands

Study highlights need for psychological support for people with diabetes

20 Mar 2014
Comforting Hands

People with diabetes could be at an increased risk of self-harm

26 Feb 2014
Blood Sugar Check Image

People with diabetes encouraged to reach blood sugar goals

21 Jan 2014
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Management of hyperglycaemia guidance for people living with type 2 diabetes published

14 Oct 2022
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