New research, funded by Diabetes UK, has uncovered nine ‘core’ genes that directly impact the risk of type 1 diabetes. The genes – all linked to the immune system – reveal for the first time, new immune system pathways that are critical in type 1 diabetes development. These newly discovered pathways hold great potential to […]
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Some obesity-related genes protect people from type 2 diabetes, while others increase risk: New research presented today at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2023 and funded by Diabetes UK has pinpointed five unique combinations of genes that either help protect people living with obesity and overweight from developing type 2 diabetes or increase their risk. […]
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Neuropad® a 10-minute pain-free screening test for the early detection of diabetic foot syndrome, a condition which can lead to serious complications such as foot ulceration, and amputation is raising awareness about this condition. Foot complications are the most feared of all the complications of diabetes, however, alarmingly, 30% of people with diabetes are unaware […]
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Diabetes week runs from the 13-19th June. What are the symptoms of diabetes? With one in 15 of us now living with condition in the UK, it’s more important than ever to know the signs and symptoms to look out for. We hope you enjoy this short animation to raise awareness and get more people talking […]
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A predictive tool using artificial intelligence could provide hope for earlier diagnosis of type 1 diabetes in children across the UK, reducing the risk of potentially fatal diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), early research presented at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2022 has revealed. Type 1 diabetes is a serious auto-immune condition that cannot yet be prevented, […]
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Liver fat directly raises risk of type 2 diabetes, new study finds: New research published in Diabetes Care has revealed that having higher levels of fat in the liver, and having a smaller pancreas directly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The findings provide a significant step forward in understanding the biological causes driving […]
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Diabetes UK responds to new DIY artificial pancreas guidance published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology on Sunday (14 November) about guidance for people with type 1 diabetes using DIY technology to manage their condition. Nikki Joule is Policy Manager at Diabetes UK, said: “Do-it-yourself artificial pancreas technology is a great example of patient-led innovation and […]
We know that people with diabetes have a much greater risk of developing problems with their feet, so we encourage you to keep an eye on your feet at home and check them every day. #PuttingFeetFirst Diabetes UK […]
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To mark the WHO’s World Health Day 2017 which, this year, focuses on depression, we talk to Robin Hewings, head of policy for the charity Diabetes UK. People with diabetes are twice as likely to suffer from depression th the average adult living in the UK and may also have depressive periods for longer than those without […]