For every £1 Diabetes UK received — Just 6½ p was committed to New Research
Diabetes UK received £43.8 million in 2025, but only 6½p in every £1 was committed to new research from its core funds....
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Adding protein to breakfast could reduce glucose spikes in children with Type 1 diabetes
· Samantha Hooper
Could adding an egg or cheese to breakfast help prevent glucose spikes? New UK research involving children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes found that adding protein-containing foods increases time in range by 32 minutes.
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Metformin: Could one of the world’s oldest diabetes drugs slow aging?
Metformin has been used to treat type 2 diabetes for decades. Now researchers are asking whether this familiar drug could also influence...
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Your CGM has a limit. New research shows how often we reach it
New research analysing almost 47 million CGM readings reveals how often glucose reaches a sensor's measurement limits, how long it can remain...
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Scientists say losing the 'wrong' fat could trigger type 2 diabetes
For years, type 2 diabetes has been linked to carrying too much body fat. But new research suggests the story may be...
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Smart ring tracks glucose and ketones without a sensor, but don't expect it to replace CGMs yet
A research smart ring can monitor glucose and ketones from sweat continuously. It's an exciting step, but it remains a long way...
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