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 ...

Mediterranean diets have been associated with reduced risk of high blood pressure and cholesterol which are risk factors for heart disease. A Mediterranean style diet can therefore provide a great ...

Diabetic nephropathy is the name given to kidney damage caused by diabetes. It develops slowly, over many years, and is also referred to as kidney disease or chronic kidney disease. Diabetic kidney ...

There are several types of diabetes medications available, which all work in different ways. Not all diabetes treatments are suitable for everyone, so don’t be disheartened if you find yourself ...

People with diabetes and high blood pressure are more at risk of having a heart attack or stroke. So it's important to know how to look after your blood pressure. If you have diabetes, you need your ...

Weight is a sensitive issue for many people and getting to an ideal, healthy weight is easier said than done. But when you have diabetes, there are huge benefits to losing weight if you're carrying ...

Use the following resources and tools to improve diabetes education and self-management for people with diabetes. On average, people with diabetes spend three hours a year with a healthcare ...

We are excited to announce that the next Diabetes UK Professional Conference (DUKPC) will be taking place from 26 to 28 February 2025 at the SEC Glasgow.

Are you worried your child has diabetes? Find out the symptoms of diabetes in children. Having a child who has diabetes can be tough sometimes. Your child will probably have to take insulin to treat ...

To find out more about Diabetes UK activities in your local area, please follow the links below. Northern Ireland Scotland Wales ...

The key features of MODY, a rare form of diabetes which is different from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and runs strongly in families.

Testing your blood sugar levels is important when you have diabetes, but what are healthy blood sugar levels? Learn more about blood glucose levels now.