News & Views We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in June, including more manageable once-weekly insulin treatment for type 2 diabetes and promising results ...

We are here for you, here for your patients. This section is for healthcare professionals. As healthcare professionals working in diabetes care, your work is vital in making a difference in the lives ...

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.

What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes. Sometimes called diabetic eye disease, it occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the retina at the back of your ...

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 ...

Whether you're eating out or supermarket shopping, portion sizes have changed over the years. For example, bottles and cups of fizzy drinks have grown, a family bag of crisps has gotten bigger, sliced ...

If you live with diabetes, it can be tricky to know which drinks are good for your health, and which ones you might want to avoid, or have less often. Does it matter what we drink? Yes, particularly ...

June 2024 End of life care for people with diabetes continues to be under investigated and there is a dearth of guidelines, recommendations, and research into this topic. Caring for people with ...

Hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HHS) can happen when people with type 2 diabetes – or undiagnosed type 2 diabetes – have very high blood glucose levels, also called blood sugar levels. By the time ...

We are excited to announce that the next Diabetes UK Professional Conference (DUKPC) will be taking place from 26 to 28 February 2025 at the SEC Glasgow.

Devastating diabetes complications costs the UK healthcare system £6.2 billion a year, which highlights not just the seriousness of diabetes but also the importance of getting the right care to people ...

What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is when diabetes causes damage to your nerves. It can affect different types of nerves in your body, including in your feet, organs and muscles. Nerves ...