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Understanding Diabetes

What is diabetes? 

In simple terms diabetes prevents your body converting sugars and starches in your food into energy. The body uses insulin to do this. When diabetes is present the body fails to produce insulin or the insulin it does produce doesn’t work properly (insulin resistance).

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Reducing your weight and being physically active will reduce your insulin resistance, but you may need medication or to inject insulin to help.

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Put simply, it is 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.

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      • Treatment for type 2 diabetes recalled by MHRA as precautionary measure
      • Emergency call-outs for diabetes-related condition reduced following hypos education campaign
      • Leave a gift to support DRWF during Free Wills Month in October
      • DRWF Events: Diabetes Superheroes
      • New blood glucose tracking device available for people living with diabetes that removes the need for test strips
      • DRWF Fundraising: Dare-devil grandmother jumps for joy on 70th birthday abseil
      • How total diet replacement can help people reverse type 2 diabetes in webinar
      • DRWF Fundraising: Jane faces fear of heights in abseil to help conquer son’s medical condition
      • Focus on education for people with diabetes at event for healthcare professionals
      • Psychosocial aspects of diabetes management part of webinar series for healthcare professionals working in diabetes
      • How people with diabetes could become more ill if diagnosed with Covid-19
      • Weight loss as vital as any medication in the battle against type 2 diabetes
      • DRWF Research: Top questions about diabetes and pregnancy revealed to prioritise future research
      • Huge rise reported in number of young people living with type 2 diabetes in England
      • Clinical care and management diabetes courses available for healthcare professionals
      • NHS social media campaign aims to reduce new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes in men aged over 40
      • Newly funded study to look at how changes in the eye could provide more information about cognitive impairment in people with type 2 diabetes
      • Food strategy to reduce consumption of junk food and reduce new cases of type 2 diabetes
      • Report - Online personalised care and latest technology options explored at international diabetes conference
      • Imagining a world without charities
      • The future of diabetes research is in safe hands - Blog report from Day Three of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual conference
      • DRWF receives charity award thanks to supporter nomination
      • The Big Give Christmas Challenge
      • Campaign launched by Public Health England to encourage people to live heathier lives
      • Watch a video on the importance of taking insulin safely
      • People who are obese face risk of more complications from Covid-19
      • System for monitoring diabetes in pregnancy available free across the NHS during COVID-19 pandemic
      • The psychological impact of diabetes
      • Hospital admissions where obesity is a factor up by more than a fifth
      • Are you having a hypo? Know the symptoms
      • Fast-acting diet plan of soup and shakes made available through NHS to combat type 2 diabetes
      • Government update report concludes insufficient evidence that taking ibuprofen could impact on COVID-19 symptoms
      • Latest guidance published on delivering ‘gold standard’ end of life care for people with diabetes
      • DRWF Events: Join us at United Through Diabetes on World Diabetes Day
      • DRWF volunteers awarded for bringing people together
      • Global effort to reduce suicide in people with diabetes awareness to be discussed at event for healthcare professionals
      • Unsung heroes in diabetes care celebrated at Quality in Care Diabetes awards
      • DRWF Events – Save the dates in 2022
      • DRWF Trustee Dr Shivani Misra recognised for her outstanding contribution for services in diabetes at the Quality in Care Diabetes Awards
      • DRWF lights the sky blue for World Diabetes Day
      • Diabetes Professional Care returns with first face-to-face diabetes conference in two years
      • DRWF Fundraising: Do you have any old paper-style bank notes or “round” pound coins?
      • Treatment approved in EU for chronic kidney disease in people living with – and without - type 2 diabetes
      • Event for diabetes healthcare professionals returns
      • DRWF Research: Supporters express their thoughts on virtual consultations with healthcare professionals
      • Managing Diabetes Whilst in Hot Weather
      • Support specialist diabetes healthcare professionals by nominating them in the Quality in Care Diabetes awards
      • Researchers looking at how exercise can improve health and wellbeing for people with type 2 diabetes
      • DRWF Fundraising: Locks away - mother and daughter shave their heads and raise £120 for DRWF
      • Pharmacists, nurses and educators offer better treatment options for people with type 2 diabetes
      • Promising early results reported for treatment designed to help people with diabetes recover from effects of coronavirus
      • Trusted health information accessible at new Patient Information Forum website
      • Diabetes research/study recruitment
      • Advanced treatment and technologies for diabetes at day four of international diabetes conference.
      • ATTD Yearbook – Exploring exercise as a diabetes treatment and closed-loop technologies for managing diabetes
      • Trials on type 2 diabetes treatment report reduced body weight
      • DRWF Events: United Through Diabetes virtual event
      • DRWF Research: Diabetes charity awarded best practice in medical and health research peer review
      • Ups and downs - Exploring the history of hypoglycaemia and hypoglycaemia unawareness in diabetes research
      • DRWF Events: Camp in the Cloud for young people with type 1 diabetes
      • Food bank dependence during pandemic could lead to rise in new cases of type 2 diabetes
      • Closing date approaching to vote for your inspiring diabetes healthcare professionals in the Quality in Care Diabetes awards
      • Participation sought to provide views in National Diabetes Audit survey
      • Singing the praises of insulin pumps – and asking why so few people with type 1 diabetes are receiving access to this life-changing technology
      • A trip around different drug classes in the world of diabetes
      • Providing cultural awareness training for healthcare workers in diabetes
      • DRWF Research: Developing health models for prevention and treatment of diabetes
      • People with diabetes taking steroid treatment wanted to take part in study on measuring blood sugar levels
      • Type 1 diabetes comic released to coincide with 100 years of insulin
      • This week marks the centenary of the first insulin dose
      • Holiday home for families with diabetes on the south coast available to book
      • Focus on the interaction between healthcare professionals and people living with diabetes in accessing vital services
      • DRWF Events: Apply for virtual family camp for young people with type 1 diabetes
      • DRWF Research: Using nanotechnology for precise dosage control of microRNAs
      • Researchers investigate why people with type 2 diabetes develop dementia
      • DRWF Research: How lifestyle and environmental factors could help provide personalised treatments for people living with type 2 diabetes
      • Study recruitment: Researchers looking at treatments for Covid-19 and risk of complications for additional health conditions including diabetes
      • Researchers at the University of Oxford are looking for people with diabetes who have also been diagnosed with Covid-19 to take part in a clinical study looking at new treatments for the virus. The aim of the PANORAMIC clinical study is to find new treatm
      • Vote for your inspiring diabetes healthcare professionals - Quality in Care Diabetes awards open for entries
      • The long Covid impact on diabetes research beyond the pandemic
      • DRWF Research: How a low carbohydrate diet could promote meaningful weight loss
      • DRWF Research: Watch new animated film on the different classifications of diabetes among young people and BAME groups
      • DRWF Research: Dr Shivani Misra named as one of leading health influencers in London
      • 100 Years of Insulin
      • Leading diabetes charity strengthens Board of Trustees
      • DRWF Educational and Fundraising Events in 2022: Getting back together again to support people living with diabetes
      • More people with type 1 diabetes set to benefit from blood sugar flash monitors through NHS roll-out (1)
      • Feel the L’Amour, with Gourmet food, fun and fundraising
      • 100 years of insulin focus of first national inpatient conference
      • DRWF Fundraising: Match funding Big Give campaign provides boost for educational events
      • DRWF Research: Dr Tara Lee awarded the DRWF Sutherland-Earl Clinical Fellowship
      • Bluelight – Read a new comic book about living with type 1 diabetes
      • Comic book superheroes to help inspire young people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in managing the condition
      • DRWF Fundraising: Make a donation with twice the impact for The Big Give
      • DRWF Event Report: United Through Diabetes
      • Lockdown easing and how that may affect people living with diabetes
      • DRWF operations during COVID-19
      • First breakdown of figures by NHS reveals there may be a higher risk for people with diabetes contracting Covid-19
      • NHS study highlights importance for people with diabetes to stay safe within self-isolation recommendations during Covid-19 pandemic
      • Lockdown guidance for staying home and safe for people living with diabetes during Covid-19 pandemic
      • Flu jab reminder for people with diabetes
      • Who can get the new Covid-19 vaccine?
      • What you need to know - Staying safe from Covid-19 over the festive period for people living with diabetes
      • Five different categories for diagnosing diabetes identified by researchers
      • DRWF Fundraising: Captain Tom 100
      • DRWF Fundraising: Steps challenge
      • Fundraising: My cup of tea in support of DRWF
      • What to do for CGM device users following reports of skin reactions
      • Confusion around artificial sweeteners does not help fight against type 2 diabetes
      • Blackcurrant extract could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and obesity (1)
      • Researchers look at why people with type 1 diabetes experience worse side effects from Covid-19
      • Trials begin for new treatment that could help people living with type 1 diabetes diagnosed with Covid-19
      • A fond farewell to DRWF Lifetime Member also known as Captain Insulin
      • Study looking at causes of new cases of diabetes developing in people after having Covid-19
      • DRWF Research: Introducing Dr Stephanie Hanna - DRWF’s newest Non-Clinical Fellow
      • Remembering John Daniels 24th July 1928 – 4th April 2020
      • "three fantastic scientists" on islet cells - European Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association Symposium - Blog Report from Day 2
      • What a difference a year makes! European Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association Symposium - Blog Report from Day 1
      • 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 (1)
      • Researchers find link between weak and strong cells bonding to boost insulin production for people living with type 2 diabetes
      • Covid-19 vaccination programme underway in the UK
      • DRWF Fundraising: Show your support and share the love this Valentines Day
      • New CGM device developed in Wales removes need to use needles for people living with diabetes on insulin
      • DRWF Fundraising: Two spaces available for the 2021 London Marathon
      • Researchers have identified a short warm-up ‘priming exercise’ that could help people with diabetes exercise for longer (1)
      • Experience of a Camp in the Cloud event from the family of a young girl with type 1 diabetes
      • The name’s diabetes, type 1 diabetes – comic creates superhero adventures exploring stigma people with the condition may face
      • Charity-funded research is at risk during the Covid-19 pandemic – call on PM Boris Johnson to protect it
      • AMRC responds to COVID-19 impact on charities and issues key guidance
      • NHS diabetes professor slams virus hoax claims
      • OBE award for NHS diabetes expert Professor Partha Kar
      • Virtual consultations for people with diabetes – we want your feedback
      • DRWF Events: Apply for virtual family camp for young people with type 1 diabetes (1)
      • DRWF Fundraising: DRWF supports runner with type 1 diabetes who was told she would never run again after accident
      • Updated guidelines published for management of type 2 diabetes
      • Dapagliflozin no longer recommended for people with type 1 diabetes
      • DRWF Fundraising: Free Wills Month in March
      • Fast-track access to NHS Healthier You programme for people at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • DRWF donate care package for people with diabetes from Ukraine
      • DRWF Research: How charities help to make research happen
      • Focus on weight loss and diabetes education following large rise in diagnoses of the condition in the Midlands
      • Online resource reports success in preventing type 2 diabetes
      • Study reports on different types of non-invasive glucose sensors
      • DRWF Events: Retinal screening presentation set for Diabetes Wellness Day South
      • Recent and upcoming changes to Covid-19 recommendations for staying safe with diabetes around the festive period
      • DRWF Research: New findings about insulin-producing cells could lead to new treatments for people with type 1 diabetes
      • Taking folic acid during pregnancy health benefits for mothers with diabetes and children
      • Diabetes research/study recruitment: Continuous glucose monitoring devices
      • DRWF Events: Launch of virtual family camp for young people with diabetes
      • DRWF Fundraising: Managing the highs and lows of type 1 diabetes on a cross country cycling adventure
      • DRWF Volunteering: Getting the team back together – in memory of a much-missed friend and supporter
      • A new artificial pancreas could change lives for people living with type 1 diabetes
      • Programme revealed for diabetes-related footcare conference
      • Diabetes research / study recruitment: Research call for older people living with type 2 diabetes moving on to insulin treatment
      • Diabetes healthcare professionals in Midlands look at the causes of diabetes and how to improve control of the condition
      • DRWF Events: Comic capers come to the rescue of children with type 1 diabetes
      • Researcher developing guidelines for people living with type 1 diabetes to exercise safely using insulin pumps
      • DRWF Volunteers: Tireless charity supporter Pauline will be much missed
      • No European countries on target to halt rising rates of obesity
      • Good management of diabetes could reduce risk of serious complications from Covid-19
      • DRWF Events: Report from Diabetes Wellness Type 1 Family Camp
      • DRWF Events: Educational events return after three years
      • “Promising” test results for new therapy that could slow down type 1 diabetes
      • “Some exercise better than none at all” – and could help you live longer
      • DRWF Fundraising: Funding boost from charity of the year partnership
      • Innovative new technology available for young people with type 1 diabetes and their parents to address fears Generation Z is being failed by healthcare services
      • Clinic opens to offer specialist treatment to people with type 2 diabetes who have had a heart attack
      • DRWF Fundraising: Portsmouth schoolchildren raise more than £7,000 pulling dance moves for diabetes
      • DRWF and Diabetes Professional Care celebrate our “committed relationship”
      • Drivers with type 2 diabetes taking certain drugs could be at higher risk of hypoglycaemia
      • “Healthy body, healthy mind” – researchers discover link between exercise training and mental health
      • Walkers and cyclists to be priority in road upgrading plans in bid to promote physical activity and avert type 2 diabetes crisis
      • Women who put on excessive weight during pregnancy could put their children at risk of developing diabetes
      • Weight loss report finds people lose equivalent of 15 double cheese burgers after attending type 2 diabetes prevention sessions
      • Ultrasound tool could reduce rate of premature deaths due to diabetes-related foot ulcers in Peru
      • Warning over young people’s sugar intake as study finds children could be three times over the recommended daily amount
      • Vehicle control can be affected in drivers with diabetes-related nerve damage
      • Urban diabetes to be taken on in cities around the world, including UK
      • “Urgent” help needed for people with learning disabilities to prevent type 2 diabetes
      • “Sweet talking” people into cutting out sugar could help those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • Giant anteater using continuous glucose monitor after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
      • Medical alert issued after reports of insulin leakage from insulin pump cartridges
      • Report highlights importance of standardised care to reduce risk of limb amputation for people with diabetes-related complications
      • Parliamentary inquiry launched on type 1 diabetes and eating disorders
      • Difficult decisions made by charities funding medical research following pandemic
      • “Making a difference” – How AMRC charities help promote new research
      • DRWF Fundraising: Double your donations when shopping online
      • “Lack of understanding” could put around half of people with type 2 diabetes at risk of heart disease
      • DRWF Events: A return to Wellness
      • Managing diabetes in hot weather
      • Campaign to promote healthy living during busy summer of sport
      • Assessing needs of people living with diabetes to provide the best care available
      • “Promising” test results for new therapy that could slow down type 1 diabetes (1)
      • ‘Golden Rules’ for insulin injection published by the Forum for Injection Technique
      • Young people with type 1 diabetes bring thoughts about their condition to life in puppet film
      • Young people encouraged to be more active as more exercise can help reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • Workplace screening reveals hidden threat of type 2 diabetes
      • “The next step in the evolution of diabetes technology” - Real time-continuous glucose monitor available now for people with diabetes offering an alternative to scanning and finger prick tests
      • Women with diabetes at increased risk of developing complications due to poor planning is “avoidable”
      • Working from home the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual conference becomes a virtual reality - Research blog report from Day One
      • Winners announced at 10th annual Quality in Care Diabetes awards
      • Women and diabetes – theme for this year’s World Diabetes Day
      • Why are complications of diabetes on the rise - at the Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes Conference - Blog report from Day Two
      • What part do genes play in the development of diabetes?
      • Weight loss success reported for people taking part in NHS type 2 diabetes prevention programme
      • Weight loss surgery could help prevent tens of thousands of people from developing type 2 diabetes
      • Weight loss surgery helps people improve their levels of physical activity
      • Two and a half times as many diabetes treatments prescribed in deprived areas – according to NHS report
      • Access to continuous glucose monitor hailed as life-changing
      • Weekly injection treatment for people with type 2 diabetes recommended for use in Wales
      • The warning signs of type 1 diabetes – nine out of ten parents would not recognise if their children developed life threatening symptoms
      • Washing your hands and home isolation advice from Public Health England to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
      • Watch: DRWF update report from lockdown
      • Warning over defective insulin pens
      • Wake-up call needed to reduce childhood obesity – concern that sugar tax targets behind schedule
      • Voting begins as Quality in Care Diabetes announces nominations for this year’s awards
      • Vegan diet can help improve management of type 2 diabetes
      • Very low calorie diet recommended by NHS to help reduce new diagnoses of type 2 diabetes
      • Using maths to predict the behaviour of cells could lead to new diabetes treatments
      • Vegetarian diet benefits ‘slight’ in preventing type 2 diabetes
      • Urgent action to needed to take on dramatic rise in new cases of diabetes worldwide
      • Urgent action needed worldwide to increase physical activity levels among young people and avoid risk of developing type 2 diabetes – WHO study reports
      • Urgent call for governments to improve care and prevent diabetes as global report reveals four times as many people have the condition since 1980
      • Use of insulin pumps in UK could save NHS £22 million per year
      • Urgent need for education on healthier lifestyles as number of young people with type 2 diabetes estimated to be around 7,000
      • Updated insulin injections guide available for all involved in diabetes care available
      • DRWF Fundraising: Megan makes a point by abseiling to raise type 1 diabetes awareness
      • Free digital health education for people with type 2 diabetes in Wales extended
      • Coronation Street storyline on type 1 diabetes and eating disorders with plot input from DRWF
      • Updated diet guidelines to help people reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • Updated DVLA guidelines to make planning journeys around blood sugar testing easier for drivers with diabetes taking insulin and using continuous glucose monitoring devices
      • Unborn children may face increased risk of developing diabetes if mother smokes during pregnancy
      • Understanding how latest diabetes devices work with new educational course on Flash Glucose Monitoring
      • Type 2 diabetes treatment that may reduce risk of heart attacks now available in the UK
      • Type 2 diabetes treatment now approved for people with kidney problems
      • UK health experts share tips on type 2 diabetes prevention to aid Singapore “war on diabetes”
      • UK population most overweight in Europe? New study predicts that fifth of adults globally will be obese by 2025
      • Type 2 diabetes procedure that can improve blood sugar control and reduce the need to take insulin launched
      • Type 2 diabetes risk for women who have a later menopause
      • Type 2 diabetes treatment could help people lose weight
      • Type 2 diabetes treatment could help reduce the risk of a heart attack
      • Type 2 diabetes treatment could reduce risk of heart disease
      • Type 2 diabetes education programme “empowers” people to improve self-management
      • Type 2 diabetes management programme promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyle changes to be introduced in Africa
      • Twists and turns ahead on the road of diabetes research: European Pancreas and Islet Transplantation Association Symposium - Blog Report from Day 1
      • Type 2 diabetes and obesity linked to drinking sugary drinks could increase risk of developing heart failure in men
      • Twice as many people are obese than smoke and at risk of more cancers – new report
      • Type 1 diabetes comic superheroes return to inspire young people with T1 to learn more about the condition
      • Two different treatments could be required for two different variations of type 1 diabetes
      • A tubeless insulin pump device removing the need for daily injections is being trialled at a London hospital
      • Treatment could help speed up healing for diabetes related foot ulcers
      • Trial finds long-acting insulin could reduce risk of heart conditions and hypos for people with type 2 diabetes
      • Trials find that diabetes treatment could reduce hypos risk
      • Trials for type 1 diabetes treatment that looks to target the causes of the condition
      • Too much iron could be a type 2 diabetes risk factor
      • Hypers avoided in conversation with doctors by more than two thirds of people with diabetes
      • Hypo awareness education programme launched
      • Treating foot ulcers early could help half of people with diabetes from developing further complications
      • Training course to help healthcare professionals understand new treatments available for people with type 2 diabetes available now
      • Too much time spent staring at a screen could put children at risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • Tool that can help people find out risk of developing type 2 diabetes makes “breakthrough” in supporting South Asian community
      • Time spent sitting down adds to risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • Three new type 2 diabetes treatments recommended by NICE
      • Up to a third of people with type 2 diabetes not taking prescriptions properly
      • Third of patients have delayed accessing medical treatment during Covid-19 pandemic
      • Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022
      • There is no I in team - We research together: Report from Day One of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes 2019 annual meeting in Barcelona
      • Ten minutes of activity a day encouraged in the workplace to encourage a healthier more active lifestyle – and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • Testing cholesterol of young adults could help them reduce health complications in later life
      • Tests find that type 2 diabetes drug sitagliptin does not increase risk of heart-related illness
      • Tests look at the development of type 2 diabetes to predict the progress of the condition
      • Ten minute bursts of exercise throughout the day could make children “happier and more confident”
      • DRWF Events: Programme details revealed as Diabetes Wellness Event for Midlands returns
      • Team of DRWF cyclists complete 100-mile challenge and raise more than £3,000
      • Tax on sugary drinks to provide £415m for new sports facilities at schools
      • Swedish artist Jëlly talks about her type 1 diabetes in new film
      • Sweat patch blood glucose monitor could replace finger prick tests
      • Support for pregnant women with diabetes to maintain good blood sugar levels
      • Support in schools “inadequate” for children with diabetes
      • Sugary snacks taken off the shelves at NHS hospitals to reduce type 2 diabetes, obesity and tooth decay
      • Sugary drink should be cut from children’s diets to help reduce cases of type 2 diabetes – Public Health England
      • Blood test could help predict risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • Sugary drinks sales cut across NHS hospitals in England
      • Sugar tax on sugary drinks introduced as NHS reports twice as many people admitted to hospital for obesity-related complications over last four years
      • Sugar tax to go ahead in 2018
      • Sugar tax could help young people reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • Sugar tax to be introduced in bid to improve health of children
      • The sugar story - what's changed?
      • Study suggests that people with type 2 diabetes may benefit from ‘two big meals a day’
      • Sugar reduction guidelines published
      • Sugar spikes in blood from drinking soft drinks could lead to range of health complications such as type 2 diabetes
      • Study suggests that drinking coffee could help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
      • Study highlights need for psychological support for people with diabetes
      • Study links shift work to increased risk of type 2 diabetes
      • Study could help to identify new ways to prevent organ damage from complications in diabetes
      • DRWF Fundraising: Step up and join us for the first Diabetes Dawdle event in Portsmouth
      • Research study looks at best treatment options to relieve pain for diabetes-related neuropathy
      • Study finds children with type 1 diabetes are almost five times more likely to be hospitalised
      • Study finds fish oil supplements may have no benefit for people with type 2 diabetes
      • Study finds that low blood sugar could cause a significant risk to people with type 2 diabetes
      • Still part of the team - Remembering Lynwood Newman
      • DRWF Fundraising: Giving in Memory of a loved one
      • Stomach acid could protect people from type 2 diabetes
      • 'Stoptober': Kick the habit - tips to stop smoking for good
      • "State of emergency" called to prevent type 2 diabetes in children
      • Stem cell research breakthrough in search for type 1 diabetes cure
      • Stem cells to be grown at research centre to treat diabetes-related kidney disease
      • What are diabetes-related eye complications?
      • DRWF Volunteers: Tribute film for charity supporter Lynwood Newman
      • Stand up, sit less, move more
      • Spa retreats for people with type 2 diabetes
      • Spray to improve healing for people with diabetes-related wounds
      • Soup and shake diet could help reverse type 2 diabetes
      • South Asian people with type 2 diabetes may not be getting best results in care of the condition as a result of cultural health beliefs and social networks
      • Sitting around for long periods can lead to building up of fat – say scientists
      • Skin reactions reported by type 1 diabetes flash glucose sensor users
      • Smart insoles available that could prevent people with diabetes developing foot ulcers
      • Smoking linked with higher risk of type 2 diabetes
      • Single jab diabetes “cure” unlikely - NHS
      • Smart sensor for diabetes-related foot wounds could help reduce risk of amputation
      • Students raise awareness about risks of hypoglycaemia at university fair
      • Smart insulin patch could soon be available to help people with diabetes keep blood sugar levels in check – and replace injections
      • Short bursts of exercise may be more effective in helping to prevent type 2 diabetes
      • A short walk after meals could be good for type 2 diabetes control
      • Shift work may increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • Shock rise in cases of type 2 diabetes in Scotland as report highlights 40% increase in new cases of the condition over last decade
      • Senior doctor urges people with existing medical conditions to seek appropriate healthcare when necessary
      • Sheffield Hospitals awarded for empowering people with diabetes
      • Scientists reveal brain’s ‘addiction’ to sugar could play a part in developing type 2 diabetes
      • Screening success as diabetes no longer the leading cause of blindness
      • Searching for the follow-up after the breakthrough in diabetes research - Blog report from Day Four of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual conference
      • Seasonal flu vaccination for people with diabetes
      • Same drugs could be used to treat both type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease
      • Saturated fat “myths” challenged
      • Scanning device for monitoring blood sugar levels to be made available on the NHS
      • Scientists discover new treatment for liver disease linked to type 2 diabetes
      • Safer exercise advice for people with diabetes may prevent hypoglycaemia
      • Saturated fat in dairy products could protect against type 2 diabetes
      • Risk of stillbirth in mothers with diabetes linked to high blood sugar levels and BMI
      • Rising hospital visits for people with diabetes – according to audit
      • Rising numbers of young people with type 2 diabetes in England and Wales
      • Risk of hypoglycaemia a worry for family members of people with diabetes – study reports
      • Risk of developing dementia could be greater for people with diabetes
      • Rise in number of people diagnosed with diabetes will lead to huge increase of heart attacks and strokes
      • Researchers looking for a type 1 diabetes cure believe they are closer than ever to ending insulin injections (1)
      • Researchers piece together clues to ‘solve’ what causes type 1 diabetes
      • Researchers raise concern that delaying weight loss surgery during Covid-19 pandemic could increase risk of complications
      • World Diabetes Day
      • Treatment helps people with type 2 diabetes achieve blood sugar level targets
      • People with type 2 diabetes could reduce their risk of developing heart problems when taking semaglutide
      • The psychological impact of diabetes on mental health
      • New tool developed to help people living with type 2 diabetes stick to prescribed medications
      • Researchers trial treatment for type 1 diabetes that does not require insulin injections
      • Researchers look at the role genes could play in the effectiveness of type 2 diabetes drug metformin
      • Report from Day Two of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes 2019
      • Researchers on the impact of 20 years of DRWF-funded research
      • Researchers explore why blood sugar levels can be increased in people with cystic fibrosis-related diabetes
      • Researchers find that type 2 diabetes drug metformin may help combat cancer
      • Researchers find a way to make food healthier after ready meals found to contain bacteria that can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • Researchers call for urgent action on obesity ‘epidemic’ in Europe
      • Researchers discover fat molecule that could prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes
      • Researchers discover potential cure for type 1 diabetes using new method of creating insulin-producing cells from stem cells
      • Report recommends updating guidelines on low blood pressure for people with type 2 diabetes
      • Research looks at whether fast food outlets are fuelling the rise of type 2 diabetes and obesity
      • Research on the up in Uppsala – Report from Day One of the New Horizons in Diabetes Research conference in Sweden
      • Report that grapefruit juice may protect against type 2 diabetes ‘misleading’ – NHS
      • Report reveals that young people with diabetes have excellent control, but may not receive all essential health checks
      • Overweight people with diabetes live longer than slim people with diabetes to be treated with caution
      • Research on diabetes-related foot problems finds young people with type 1 diabetes using an insulin pump may be less likely to develop complications
      • Reminder to declare diabetes before going on holiday
      • Reminder for people with diabetes to book their annual flu vaccination
      • Report on diet finds most people in the UK are consuming almost 3 times the recommended daily sugar intake
      • Report examines the negative effects of poor self-management among people with diabetes
      • Regularly drinking alcohol could reduce type 2 diabetes risk study suggests
      • Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels could reduce risk of hypos and hypers
      • Reheating leftover pasta could improve blood sugar levels for people with diabetes
      • Reducing number of diabetes-related foot complications by a third could save the NHS £250 million each year
      • Regular exercise could help elderly men add five years to life expectancy
      • Management of hyperglycaemia guidance for people living with type 2 diabetes
      • Pop 4 Diabetes
      • DRWF Events: Diabetes Wellness Day Midlands report
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      • Protective cases for safely storing insulin launched
      • Raising awareness about the crucial role of nurses this World Diabetes Day
      • Recommendations to reduce “excessive” levels of sugar in diet published by Public Health England
      • Reduced rates of high blood sugar reported in people with type 2 diabetes following study
      • Recognising signals between the stomach and brain could help people lose weight and reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
      • Protect your family this World Diabetes Day
      • Protein found in plants in diet could help prevent the development of type 2 diabetes
      • Proper technique is key - new insulin injection recommendations published
      • Prediabetes now expected in one third of English adults
      • Prescription costs for diabetes medicines now more than one billion pounds annually
      • Pressure warnings in smart shoe insole sensors can help reduce reappearance of diabetes-related foot ulcers
      • Post meal blood sugar levels study could help people plan their diet and manage diabetes
      • DRWF Events: Camp in the Cloud virtual event for young people with type 1 diabetes
      • Food addicts offered hope for weight loss and reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • Digital pill for mental health offered – as GPs can prescribe new app
      • Diabetes Wellness Network reader survey results – thank you for your response
      • DRWF Research: Study to look at the link between one of the most feared complications of diabetes - dementia
      • Research calls for nutritional information on the menu for healthcare professionals
      • Reminder for people with diabetes to get their flu vaccine this winter
      • GPs offering low carb diet advice in the spotlight at upcoming Diabetes Professional Care conference
      • DRWF preparing to celebrate 25 years together
      • Better education for the future of diabetes care theme for World Diabetes Day 2022
      • Recommendations for type 2 diabetes as part of global recovery
      • DRWF Research: Study looks at differences between diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in adults and young people
      • Potential “cure” for type 1 diabetes ready for next set of trials
      • The practical implementation of diabetes technology at the Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes Conference - Blog report from Day Three
      • A poor diet worse health hazard than smoking
      • Post meal glucose lowering drug now available for people with type 2 diabetes
      • Pledge a round pound (£1) and make a difference!
      • Pioneering work by Sheffield Diabetes Foot team reduces amputations by 50%
      • Planetarium sleepover for children with type 1 diabetes
      • Plant-based substance could be used to treat obesity and help people reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • Petition against “sugar epidemic”
      • Pharmaceutical companies urged to stock up on medical supplies over Brexit deal uncertainty
      • Pharmacists to support people with diabetes and other long-term health conditions at GP surgeries following £15 million NHS England investment
      • Photo app can help doctors detect diabetes-related foot ulcers
      • People with type 1 diabetes being denied access to insulin pumps across England reported at forum of health chiefs
      • People with type 2 diabetes having regular meetings with healthcare professionals more likely to take prescribed medications – study finds
      • People with type 2 diabetes may face reduced job opportunities – according to a global report on the economic impact of the condition
      • People at risk of developing type 2 diabetes to be offered healthy eating and lifestyle tips
      • People encouraged to “improve health” as study finds type 2 diabetes in combination with heart problems could shorten life expectancy by 10 years
      • People with Parkinson’s disease could benefit from taking type 2 diabetes drug
      • People with diabetes using insulin pumps or continuous glucose monitoring devices should no longer be screened by airport security scanners when travelling
      • Study opens to screen young people for type 1 diabetes
      • Diabetes Professional Care 2022
      • Celebrity CGM patches
      • Diabetes research / study recruitment: Looking for drivers with diabetes
      • Vital boost to frontline healthcare at Diabetes Professional Care
      • New treatment first that could delay the development of type 1 diabetes
      • People with diabetes at higher risk of additional complications on discharge from hospital
      • People with diabetes at higher risk of infection following surgery
      • People with diabetes not getting the best care available due to cost-cutting - according to new report
      • People with diabetes could be at an increased risk of self-harm
      • People with diabetes encouraged to reach blood sugar goals
      • Pen treatment for type 2 diabetes could provide savings over existing insulin medications – Research from the Diabetes UK Professional Conference
      • Parents urged to swap sugary snacks for healthy treats and improve child diet habits
      • Parents urged to swap sweet snacks for healthy alternatives as report finds UK children aged 10 have consumed as much sugar as an 18-year-old
      • Passive smokers could be at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • Pancreatic cancer link to worsening type 2 diabetes
      • Pancreatic islet cells could be created from stem cells in potential type 1 diabetes breakthrough
      • Oral insulin treatment could be on the way for people with type 2 diabetes
      • Orchestra in the body could help speed up weight loss
      • Overweight people could reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes by trying a vegan diet
      • Online smartphone apps could help people reduce their risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • Report from Day Two of the New Horizons in Diabetes Research conference in Sweden
      • Online course on Understanding Insulin available now
      • Online educational course available for people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes during Covid-19 pandemic
      • Blog report from Day Two of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual conference
      • Older people with type 2 diabetes likely to have additional chronic conditions
      • Once weekly injection for treatment of type 2 diabetes now available in UK
      • Once weekly pre-filled pen to treat type 2 diabetes now available
      • One third of people with diabetes reportedly not managing night-time hypos
      • One in three school children with type 1 diabetes not receiving satisfactory care for their condition
      • Online course on Understanding Insulin available again
      • Older people with diabetes are being “let down” by the system
      • Older people with diabetes 'vulnerable to poor health' due to disjointed care services
      • Older people with type 2 diabetes being “over-prescribed” medication to help control the condition
      • Office workers could reduce risk of developing type 2 diabetes with an hour of exercise every day
      • Obesity epidemic is the “new smoking” and could bankrupt the NHS
      • Obesity now recognised as a “chronic disease” by World Obesity Federation
      • Obesity leads to three quarters of a million hospital admissions
      • Number of people with type 2 diabetes in the UK has trebled over the last 20 years
      • Not getting enough sleep could increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • Night shift workers and people who do not get enough sleep could be at risk of developing type 2 diabetes
      • No benefit for half of people taking statins
      • No benefit to taking statins for older people without diabetes
      • No evidence to suggest taking ibuprofen makes COVID-19 worse
      • NICE recommends new treatment to treat people with diabetes-related eye problems
      • NICE set to recommend treatment for type 1 diabetes when insulin alone does not improve blood sugar levels
      • NHS report highlights prevalence of diabetes across England
      • NHS will have to ‘face the consequences’ of failing to educate people with type 2 diabetes on self-management
      • 10 years of diabetes education
      • Stem cell-derived islet cells
      • New ABCD Chair
      • AMRC Video
      • NHS praise fast-track trials for treatment shown to combat Covid-19
      • NHS announces changes to organ donation law in England
      • Draft guidance outlines how “artificial pancreas” technology could change lives of people living with type 1 diabetes
      • NHS England study on app for people with type 2 diabetes to help with self-management of the condition
      • Study recruitment: Mental health and type 1 diabetes
      • Remembering your loved one on Valentines Day
      • NHS England announces expansion of type 2 diabetes prevention programme
      • NHS England makes preventing type 2 diabetes a key priority
      • NHS announce £60m funding to improve service and help people with diabetes “get it right”
      • NHS diabetes director awarded an OBE in New Year Honours list
      • Study recruitment: Getting young people with diabetes involved in research
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