News & Views We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in May, including how the long-term benefits of weight loss and metformin could slow type 2 diabetes ...

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 ...

Help and support with your insulin pump You should get pump training and ongoing support from your diabetes healthcare team. Pump manufacturers also give support if you need help with the technology ...

MODY is a rare form of diabetes which is different from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and runs strongly in families. MODY is caused by a mutation (or change) in a single gene. If a parent has this ...

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.

NICE have published the outcome of their appraisal for hybrid closed-loop systems – recommending that over the next five years hundreds of thousands of people living with type 1 diabetes should be ...

We are h ere 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 ...

Know the symptoms of type 1 diabetes – we call these the 4Ts. If you spot any of these signs, see a doctor for a test immediately. What are the symptoms of type 1 diabetes? T oilet – going for a wee ...

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 ...

We estimate that more than 5.8 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, which is an all-time high. Our data shows that almost 4.6 million people in the UK live with diabetes diagnoses.

One Million Step Challenge 2025 1 July - 30 September 2025 Step for a happier, healthier you this summer. Take on the life-changing One Million Step Challenge to boost your mood and your fitness while ...

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 ...