Why Should You Get Involved in Research?
Join us for this insightful webinar and discover how YOU can make a difference in the fight against diabetes.
Diabetes affects millions worldwide, touching lives across all ages, genders, and backgrounds. From personal experiences to supporting loved ones, we all have a stake in finding better treatments and ultimately, a cure.
Why Research Matters
Our ultimate goal is to discover a cure for diabetes. We know that this is a long road, but we are intent on maximising the potential by funding the highest quality clinical and scientific research at the very best research institutions in the UK and around the world.
DRWF is focused on supporting research to find better ways to manage diabetes, whilst maintaining our aim of finding a cure.
100 Years of Insulin
In 2021, we celebrated the 100th year anniversary of the discovery of insulin – a landmark moment for people living with diabetes worldwide.
The discovery is still considered to be one of the most significant medical developments in history, which transformed diabetes from a fatal disease to a manageable condition and prolonged life for decades.
Our Research
Our ultimate goal to discover a cure for diabetes. We know that this is a long road, but we are intent on maximising the potential by funding the highest quality clinical and scientific research at the very best research institutions in the UK and around the world.
Our research is helping advance our understanding of diabetes and it's complications. Our support of Islet cell transplant and has made a life-changing difference for a small number of people living with type 1 diabetes.
Leicester Diabetes Centre
A big thank you to Leicester Diabetes Centre and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust who helped us explore the incredible journey of diabetes research and the vital role of participant involvement in upcoming research.
Thank you to our wonderful guest speakers Bernie Stribling from the Leicester Diabetes Centre and Gail Melvin from University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust.
We are looking forward to working in collaboration with LDC as part of our 2026 United Through Diabetes Event Programme.
Links from the Webinar
Thousands of people across the UK take part in research each year because research provides the knowledge we need to help us live longer and healthier lives.
A Type 1 Life - 67 Years Living with Diabetes
Peter Davies
In this session Peter Davies talks about his journey with Type 1 diabetes, from his diagnosis at the age of 2, through the decades and all the life-changing and incredible advancements he has seen in diabetes management, technology and care.
Type 1 Origins Comic Book Series
Download all six issues of the award winning comic book series here. The latest issue 'Awake and Pumped' landed on World Diabetes Day this year.
In issue number 4 'Type 1 Generations' creators Dr Mayank Patel and Professor Partha Kar take us on a rip-roaring and exciting time travel adventure where we see all of the diabetes, research and NHS breakthroughs since the discovery of insulin.
