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We are aware of reports regarding supply issues of insulin in the UK. Some of these reports are of insulins that are being discontinued and some are where there is a temporary shortage. Here’s the ...
Date: Sunday 26 April 2026 Location: London - Greenwich Distance: Marathon Join Team DUK for the world-famous London Marathon in 2026. This iconic route takes you past London's most memorable ...
We are Diabetes UK, the leading charity for people living with diabetes in the UK. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm.
Weight is a sensitive issue for many people and getting to an ideal, healthy weight is easier said than done. But when you have diabetes, there are huge benefits to losing weight if you're carrying ...
We’re calling on researchers to drive forward research that leads to more inclusive, personalised and equitable care for everyone affected by diabetes.
We look at the evidence behind reports coronavirus can cause diabetes or make it worse, and explain why it's too early to know for sure yet.
Causes of type 1 diabetes It’s normal to wonder if something you’ve done could have caused your type 1 diabetes – or a child’s type 1 diabetes. But there’s nothing you could have done to prevent it.
Making strides with stem cells The stem cell therapy research is being led by a biotech company called Vertex. They’re running an early-stage clinical trial in the US testing a new approach to ...
We explain what causes gestational diabetes, what the most common risk factors are and how you can take steps to reduce your risk.
Around one in four people with type 2 diabetes take insulin.* If you have type 2 diabetes and are prescribed insulin, it doesn’t mean you have type 1 diabetes.
Everything you need to know about type 2 diabetes remission. Find out what type 2 diabetes remission is, how it works, and what the benefits are.
From 2 August 2022, a new continuous glucose monitor (CGM), the Dexcom One, is available on prescription across the UK.