There's a quick and easy test you can do at home, if you have someone to help you, to check if there have been any changes to the feeling in your feet, called the Touch the Toes test. If you have ...

Here are some of the exciting Diabetes UK events coming up across England in December 2025 and January 2026, and how you can get involved.

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.

Scientists in the United States have announced early results from a pioneering trial testing a new stem cell treatment designed to replace insulin-producing beta cells in people with type 1 diabetes.

There are some very early clues to suggest that coronavirus might be triggering type 1 or type 2 diabetes in some people, or making the condition worse for others. We take a look at the evidence and ...

Long periods of sitting time can be harmful to our health, even if you exercise regularly. But 'activity snacking' could offer people a simple, cost-free way to help manage their blood sugar levels ...

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 ...

We’ve joined forces with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to fund a new £2.2 million project, called NewDAWN, led by Professors Susan Jebb and Paul Aveyard at the University of Oxford ...

The drug manufacturer Novo Nordisk has announced it will withdraw Levemir insulin in all forms by the end of 2026. Here, we look at what this means for people with diabetes who are affected, and what ...

Our analysis has revealed that the number of children receiving treatment for type 2 diabetes in Paediatric Diabetes Units in England and Wales has increased by over 50%. We’re calling on the ...

Missed checks, disrupted care and health inequalities have been revealed in our new report looking at the state of diabetes care in England.

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.