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DRWF recognised for investing in high quality research that benefits patients and the public

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“Pioneering” international diabetes researcher becomes Dame

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DRWF Research: Use of closed-loop insulin delivery to treat young people with type 2 diabetes.

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DRWF Research: What does blood glucose have to do with brain health?

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The Ricordi Chamber – a “bold new approach” in diabetes research marks 40 years since discovery

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Researchers uncover why type 1 diabetes can have more serious impact on young people

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Study recruitment: Researchers investigating living with type 1 diabetes in urban spaces

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DRWF Research: From the tiniest patients come the biggest clues

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DRWF Research: Researchers achieve first transplant of insulin-producing cells without immunosuppressive drugs

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Study recruitment: Exploring the link between type 2 diabetes and pancreatic cancer

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Latest advances in research explored at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes

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Celebrating careers in medical research

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Medical research charities spend more than £1.6 billion in UK over last year

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Study recruitment: Research to shape the future of women’s health

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Research project to examine how treatments for type 2 diabetes could reduce heart problems

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DRWF Research: How insulin delivery using technology works for pregnant mothers with type 1 diabetes

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Study recruitment: Research into experiences of pancreas and pancreas-kidney transplant recipients

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Researchers develop a neural prosthesis for the treatment of diabetes-related neuropathy

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Weight loss medications used for type 2 diabetes shown to have wide-ranging health benefits

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Study recruitment: Young people with diabetes wanted to test new interactive card game

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Researchers identify a breakthrough in new targets for wound healing

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Details of a treatment announced that could eliminate need for insulin therapy in people with type 2 diabetes

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Causes of blindness from diabetes examined as possible prevention treatments explored

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DRWF and the future of diabetes research

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Development of insulin treatments could be accelerated thanks to research grant

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Improving quality of life and combatting diabetes stigma

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Diabetes research hailed for “dramatic improvement in quality of life”

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Groundbreaking research studies impact of blood vessel damage in people with diabetes

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DRWF Research: Childhood diabetes could be treated with skin disease drug

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Honorary degree for insulin pump pioneer

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Study recruitment: Eating habits of South Asians being offered artificial pancreas

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Study recruitment: Eye screening for diabetes and AI

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Views sought on experience of pregnancy and diabetes

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Recent studies show promise in islet cell therapy for type 1 diabetes

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DRWF reports on benefits of research funding for the diabetes community

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Study recruitment: Increasing diversity in health research

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Long Covid impact on minority ethnic groups and people living with diabetes examined in report

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DRWF Research Strategy offers our focus for the future

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Study recruitment: Mobile apps for type 1 diabetes and mental health research

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Artificial intelligence technology could transform diabetes care

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Hybrid closed loop systems recommended for people living with type 1 diabetes

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International award for research on self-management of diabetes

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Study shows benefit of treatment to improve blood glucose levels in young people with type 2 diabetes

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DRWF Trustee Dr Shivani Misra awarded for pioneering research on diabetes risk in South Asian populations

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Oxford team begin pioneering human trial of stem-cell derived islet transplants for type 1 diabetes

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DRWF Research: Effect of migraine treatment on blood glucose

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Study recruitment: Researchers want to hear from mothers diagnosed with gestational diabetes

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DRWF Podcast: DRWF-funded researchers involved in Grand Challenge project

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DRWF – a quarter of a century of diabetes research

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Trials on new islet cell therapy offer potential to reduce or stop insulin use for people with type 1 diabetes

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Researchers looking for volunteers for study on diabetes and compassion

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How you can take part in diabetes research

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Continuous glucose monitoring reported to improve lives for type 2 diabetes

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Focus on mothers at risk of gestational diabetes in study

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More training needed for delivering insulin

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New cases of diabetes being diagnosed linked with Covid-19

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Role of medical research overlooked in tackling health disparities

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DRWF Research: Researchers awarded part of £5 million towards a cure for type 1 diabetes

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DRWF Research: Government funding for early career researchers

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Closed loop insulin delivery systems reduce type 2 diabetes complications

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Continuous ketone monitoring "the next step" for type 1 diabetes

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Lessons learned from clinical negligence claims in diabetes-related footcare

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Study recruitment: Getting young people with diabetes involved in research

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Study recruitment: Mental health and type 1 diabetes

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New chairman announced by the Association of British Clinical Diabetologists

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DRWF Research: Charities make research happen, providing help for today and hope for tomorrow

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Stem cell-derived islet cells

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New treatment could delay the development of type 1 diabetes

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Diabetes research / study recruitment: Looking for drivers with diabetes

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DRWF Research: Study on differences in diagnosis of type 1 diabetes

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World Diabetes Day 'Our Heroes' Film

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DRWF Research: Study looks at link between diabetes and dementia

Metabolism

Study looks at link between metabolic health and continuous glucose monitoring results

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Semaglutide could reduce risk of heart problems for people with type 2 diabetes

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Research study looks at best treatment options to relieve pain for diabetes-related neuropathy

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Two and a half times as many diabetes treatments prescribed in deprived areas – according to NHS report

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Difficult decisions made by charities funding medical research following pandemic

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Researcher developing guidelines for people living with type 1 diabetes to exercise safely using insulin pumps

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DRWF Research: How charities help to make research happen

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Study recruitment: Researchers looking at treatments for Covid-19 and risk of complications for additional health conditions including diabetes

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DRWF Research: Dr Tara Lee awarded the DRWF Sutherland-Earl Clinical Fellowship

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DRWF Research: Dr Tara Lee awarded the DRWF Sutherland-Earl Clinical Fellowship

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People with diabetes taking steroid treatment wanted to take part in study on measuring blood sugar levels

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Type 1 diabetes comic released to coincide with 100 years of insulin

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This week marks the centenary of the first insulin dose

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100 Years of Insulin

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Treatment approved in EU for chronic kidney disease in people living with – and without - type 2 diabetes

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Researchers looking at how exercise can improve health and wellbeing for people with type 2 diabetes

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Promising early results reported for treatment designed to help people with diabetes recover from effects of coronavirus

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Diabetes research/study recruitment

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ATTD Yearbook – Exploring exercise as a diabetes treatment and closed-loop technologies for managing diabetes

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Trials on type 2 diabetes treatment report reduced body weight

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Ups and downs - Exploring the history of hypoglycaemia and hypoglycaemia unawareness in diabetes research

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A trip around different drug classes in the world of diabetes

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Providing cultural awareness training for healthcare workers in diabetes

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Researchers investigate why people with type 2 diabetes develop dementia

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The long Covid impact on diabetes research beyond the pandemic

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Researchers look at why people with type 1 diabetes experience worse side effects from Covid-19

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Study looking at causes of new cases of diabetes developing in people after having Covid-19

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DRWF Research: Introducing Dr Stephanie Hanna - DRWF’s newest Non-Clinical Fellow

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"three fantastic scientists" on islet cells - European Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association Symposium - Blog Report from Day 2

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What a difference a year makes! European Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association Symposium - Blog Report from Day 1

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New cases of type 2 diabetes could rise dramatically this year due to people remaining undiagnosed as they avoid going to the doctor during Covid-19 pandemic

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Researchers find link between weak and strong cells bonding to boost insulin production for people living with type 2 diabetes

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Researchers have identified a short warm-up ‘priming exercise’ that could help people with diabetes exercise for longer

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Charity-funded research is at risk during the Covid-19 pandemic – call on PM Boris Johnson to protect it

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DRWF Research: New findings about insulin-producing cells could lead to new treatments for people with type 1 diabetes

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Researchers looking for a type 1 diabetes cure believe they are closer than ever to ending insulin injections

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Diabetes research/study recruitment: Continuous glucose monitoring devices

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Newly funded study to look at how changes in the eye could provide more information about cognitive impairment in people with type 2 diabetes

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People with diabetes at higher risk after discharge from hospital

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Trials begin for new treatment that could help people living with type 1 diabetes diagnosed with Covid-19

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Online educational course for people with type 2 diabetes during Covid-19

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Delays to weight loss surgery during Covid-19 could increase complications

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DRWF Research: Watch new animated film on the different classifications of diabetes among young people and BAME groups

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Two different treatments for two different variations of type 1 diabetes?

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First breakdown of figures by NHS reveals there may be a higher risk for people with diabetes contracting Covid-19

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AMRC responds to COVID-19 impact on charities and issues key guidance

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No evidence to suggest taking ibuprofen makes COVID-19 worse

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Oral insulin treatment could be on the way for people with type 2 diabetes

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Leading diabetes charity strengthens Board of Trustees

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Potential cure for type 1 diabetes using insulin-producing cells from stem cells

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Tubeless insulin pump trialled at a London hospital

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Twists and turns ahead for diabetes research - Blog report

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Testing cholesterol of young adults could help them reduce health complications in later life

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Scientists discover new treatment for liver disease linked to type 2 diabetes

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Report from Day Two of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes 2019

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Report from Day One of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes 2019

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Blood sugar spikes from drinking soft drinks could lead to type 2 diabetes

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Hypoglycaemia a worry for family members of people with diabetes

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Study aims to prevent organ damage from complications in diabetes

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Twice as many people are obese than smoke and at risk of more cancers – new report

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No benefit for half of people taking statins

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Ultrasound tool could reduce rate of premature deaths due to diabetes-related foot ulcers in Peru

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Smart sensor for diabetes foot wounds could reduce amputation

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CGM's and insulin pumps should no longer be screened by airport security scanners

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Post meal glucose lowering drug now available for people with type 2 diabetes

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Pancreatic islet cells created from stem cells potential type 1 diabetes breakthrough

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Researchers on the impact of 20 years of DRWF-funded research

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DRWF Research: Dr Shivani Misra named as one of leading health influencers in London

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Plant-based substance to treat obesity and help reduce type 2 diabetes

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Orchestra in the body could help speed up weight loss

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Rise in diabetes will lead to huge increase of heart attacks and strokes

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Five different categories for diagnosing diabetes identified by researchers

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Sitting around for long periods can lead to build up of fat

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Older people with diabetes are being “let down” by the system

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Experts on type 2 diabetes prevention to aid Singapore “war on diabetes”

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“Promising” test results for new therapy that could slow down type 1 diabetes

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“Making a difference” – How AMRC charities help promote new research

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Long-acting insulin could reduce heart conditions and hypos

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People using insulin pump less likely to develop foot issues

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Online course on Understanding Insulin available now

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Sweat patch blood glucose monitor could replace finger prick tests

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Pancreatic cancer link to worsening type 2 diabetes

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Using maths to predict the behaviour of cells could lead to new diabetes treatments

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Women with diabetes at increased risk of developing complications due to poor planning is “avoidable”

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Scientists reveal brain’s ‘addiction’ to sugar has part in type 2 diabetes

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Researchers look at the role genes play in the effectiveness metformin

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Why blood sugar levels can be increased with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes

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What part do genes play in the development of diabetes?

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Type 2 diabetes risk for women who have a later menopause

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Trials find that diabetes treatment could reduce hypos risk

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Office workers reduce type 2 diabetes risk with an hour of daily exercise day

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Same drugs could be used to treat both type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease

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‘Exciting’ fruit discovery could provide new way of treating type 2 diabetes

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Researchers piece together clues to ‘solve’ what causes type 1 diabetes

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Researchers discover fat molecule that could prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes

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Tests look to predict the progress of type 2 diabetes

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Blood test could help predict risk of developing type 2 diabetes

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Trials for type 1 diabetes treatment that targets cause

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New ‘sensing’ technology aims to remove finger prick blood tests

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Potential “cure” for type 1 diabetes ready for next set of trials

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Time spent sitting down adds to risk of developing type 2 diabetes

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Type 2 diabetes and sugary drinks linked to heart failure in men

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Researchers trial treatment for type 1 diabetes that does not require insulin injections

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People with diabetes at higher risk of infection following surgery

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Pioneering work by Sheffield Diabetes Foot team reduces amputations by 50%

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One third of people with diabetes reportedly not managing night-time hypos

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Passive smokers could be at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes

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Treatment could help speed up healing for diabetes related foot ulcers

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Tests find diabetes drug sitagliptin does not increase risk of heart-related illness

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Smart insulin patch keeps blood sugar levels in check and replace injections

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Regular exercise could help elderly men add five years to life expectancy

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“Additive manufacturing” technology could improve blood sugar monitors for type 1

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‘OK to ask’ campaign highlights research opportunities available to NHS users

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Study finds children with type 1 diabetes are almost five times more likely to be hospitalised

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Researchers find that type 2 diabetes drug metformin may help combat cancer

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Ten minutes exercise at work can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes

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Smoking during pregnancy may increase diabetes risk for children

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Report recommends updating guidelines on low blood pressure for type 2 diabetes

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‘Smart’ insulin could offer better control of blood sugar levels for people with type 1 diabetes

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Study suggests that drinking coffee could reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

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Report that grapefruit juice may protect against type 2 diabetes ‘misleading’ – NHS

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Stem cell research breakthrough in search for type 1 diabetes cure

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Single jab diabetes “cure” unlikely - NHS

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Study links shift work to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

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Prediabetes now expected in one third of English adults

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Study highlights need for psychological support for people with diabetes