Less than half of people living with type 2 diabetes meet the recommended guideline targets for blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol, new international research has shown.
A global study involving academics from the University of Leicester has found that only 12 per cent of individuals with the condition are achieving all three targets simultaneously, despite significant advances in therapies and updated clinical guidelines.
New research has bolstered the link between GLP-1RAs and type 2 diabetes remission, further demonstrating that remission can be a realistic goal.
Previously, there has been limited evidence on this link despite the possibility of type 2 diabetes remission with GLP-1RAs attracting attention.
The family of a two-year-old girl who died from undiagnosed type 1 diabetes earlier this year have paid tribute to their “joyful” daughter.
On May 3, 2025, Lyla Story tragically died in her sleep just 16 hours after being wrongly diagnosed with tonsillitis by a GP, even though she was presenting symptoms linked to type 1 diabetes, such as a higher number of wet nappies, extreme tiredness and increased thirst.
Academics from the University of Leicester have found that the risk of developing cancer following a prediabetes diagnosis is greater in those aged between 55 and 75 years than any other age group.
In addition, new research has revealed that the risk of type 2 diabetes is lower in those aged 75 years or older.
Podiatrists will be encouraged to use their full scope of practice at the next English Diabetes Footcare Network webinar which aims to break down the barriers to providing medicines for their patients. To read more, click here.
The Obesity & Weight Management Alliance has announced a nationwide call for poster submissions ahead of its 2026 conference series, which promises to be the most extensive yet. To read more, click here.
A Sheffield diabetes researcher, Gordon Sloan, has been awarded the prestigious ABCD Rising Star Award in recognition of his contribution to innovative and impactful diabetes research. To read more, click here.
A cutting-edge technology company in Wales has won a major regional award for its pioneering non-invasive blood glucose monitor, which is on track to transform diabetes care worldwide. To read more, click here.
The Bukhman Foundation has announced a $12 million donation to the T1D Fund: A Breakthrough T1D Venture.
The T1D Fund is the first and largest scaled venture fund established to catalyse the development of type 1 diabetes cure-oriented therapies.
A course developed to help healthcare professionals improve the care they offer to people living with diabetes and pancreatic cancer is welcoming registrations. To read more, click here.
The latest chapter of an educational comic series exploring the real-life experiences of people living with type 1 diabetes is now available to read. To read more, click here.
Blood glucose levels in people with diabetes can drop by two points following just 20 minutes of physical activity. To read more, click here.
A sleep mask that treats diabetic eye disease every night while you sleep has been listed on the NHS Part IX Drug Tariff. To read more, click here.
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Specialist Children’s Diabetes Dietitian – Hywel Dda University Health Board
Diabetic Eye Screener/Grader – East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Clinical Nurse Specialist – Diabetes and Endocrinology – The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology – Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
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