We’ve launched a new partnership with the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC) to raise awareness of the links between diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Save for later Page saved! You can go ...

On 1 July 2026, Diabetes UK brought the Type 1 Tipping Point campaign to Westminster to show MPs and policymakers what is needed to turn promising type 1 diabetes research into real-world treatments ...

In June, thousands of diabetes scientists from around the world gathered in New Orleans for the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Meeting. Here are some of their updates. More from our ...

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved teplizumab for use on the NHS in England and Wales for people with early-stage type 1 diabetes, marking the start of a new era ...

Our new data shows type 2 diabetes is rising twice as fast in women under the age of 40 compared to women over 40. Save for later Page saved! You can go back to this later in your Diabetes and Me ...

Diabetes Scotland have sent an open letter to the Scottish Government requesting they reconsider the decision to withdraw central funding for hybrid closed loop systems for people living with type 1 ...

On Monday 9 March 2026, a debate in Westminster on Lyla’s Law shone a powerful light on the need for earlier diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in children. Save for later Page saved! You can go back to ...

Around 18 months ago, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes following a routine blood test. As a very active person who is mindful of my nutrition, the diagnosis came as a surprise. Before my diagnosis ...

We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in January 2026, and what the findings could mean for people living with or affected by diabetes.

Yes, it is possible to reverse prediabetes. This is when your average blood sugar levels, known as your HbA1c, return to a normal level — below 42 mmol/mol. If you have prediabetes, your HbA1c is ...

What are the symptoms for prediabetes? There aren’t usually any prediabetes symptoms – which is higher than normal blood sugar levels (but below the range for type 2 diabetes) – so it may not be ...

We welcome the introduction of UK-wide restrictions on junk food advertising, a key step towards tackling childhood obesity and reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.