News & Views We take a look at some of the exciting diabetes research developments announced in June, including more manageable once-weekly insulin treatment for type 2 diabetes and promising results ...

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 ...

What is diabetic neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is when diabetes causes damage to your nerves. It can affect different types of nerves in your body, including in your feet, organs and muscles. Nerves ...

Having diabetes makes you more at risk of developing foot problems, which can lead to serious complications. Taking care of your feet is very important.

Find your local Diabetes UK group Diabetes UK has active support groups working locally all over the United Kingdom. Groups typically meet once a month, but they often also take part in many other ...

What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes. Sometimes called diabetic eye disease, it occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the retina at the back of your ...

We are Diabetes UK, the leading charity for people living with diabetes in the UK. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm.

We've got healthy eating advice for everyone – whether you have type 1, type 2 or another type of diabetes. It's also relevant if you are newly diagnosed or have been told you are at risk of diabetes.

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.

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 ...

Making strides with stem cells The stem cell therapy research is being led by a biotech company called Vertex. They’re running an early-stage clinical trial in the US testing a new approach to ...

One in five adults in the UK now live with diabetes or prediabetes, and we are calling on the government to address the hidden health crisis we are facing. Our new diabetes prevalence figures show ...