Diabetes UK

We’re excited to share that the #Type1DiabetesGrandChallenge has funded three new projects to replace insulin-making beta cells in people with type 1 diabetes… 👇 The new projects take inspiration from ticks 🪲, brain cells 🧠 and tiny molecules that influence our genes 🧬: Dr Craig Beall and Dr Thomas Piers at the University of Exeter will explore whether a type of brain cell that makes insulin can be used to develop long-lasting, effective beta cell therapies for #T1D, which are resistant to the type 1 immune attack: https://lnkd.in/etTA5ZRP Dr Aida Martinez-Sanchez and Dr Prashant Srivastava at Imperial College London will investigate how tiny molecules called microRNAs change the function of insulin-making beta cells: https://lnkd.in/egZ-i6Xw Prof Shoumo Bhattacharya and Prof David Hodson at the University of Oxford will take inspiration from tick saliva to develop a defence mechanism for beta cells transplanted into people with T1D: https://lnkd.in/eKTFfkgR #Type1Diabetes #T1D #Research

In our new series, we’re bringing the exciting diabetes research we’re funding from the Lab to Life 🥼 First up is Dr Li Kang who’s exploring how a buildup of tiny structural proteins can impact how cells respond to insulin. Read more: https://orlo.uk/BrY28

A huge thank you to Sarah Bool MP for her powerful speech on diabetes at the Westminster Hall debate. 👏 Tackling diabetes stigma and investing in early diagnosis and treatment can make a vital difference to people living with diabetes, helping to spot complications early and improve lives. With just 57% of people diagnosed with diabetes receiving all of their essential checks in England, we're pleased to hear Minister Karin Smyth MP's commitment to improving access to this vital care! This #WorldDiabetesDay, let’s focus on breaking down stigma and ensuring everyone living with diabetes gets the care and support they need. 💙 Find out how you can help here: https://lnkd.in/enrdwvxb

🗓️ Save the date for #WorldDiabetesDay on November 14 🗓️ We're setting out to tackle stigma and the harmful effect it can have on people living with diabetes. Help us raise awareness and start changing the mindset. We’ll be sharing powerful stories from people living with diabetes to show the true impact of stigma. 🔗 Help us make a difference! Get involved here: https://lnkd.in/e-EwVqJQ

🧟♂️ Zombies aren’t just for Halloween… did you know our cells can turn into them too? For people with diabetes, foot ulcers can be extra slow to heal. And scientists think zombie-like cells may be to blame. These zombie cells don’t die when they should and release harmful chemicals that can damage our bodies and turn surrounding cells into zombies too. We’ve funded Dr Holly Wilkinson to research if anti-ageing drugs could kill zombie cells in foot ulcers to help them heal faster and reduce the risk of more serious foot problems. 🎃 Could this be the trick to treating foot ulcers? Read more about Holly’s project: https://orlo.uk/9wutZ

We’re thrilled to partner with Windsor Fellowship to launch the PhD Studentship programme for students from Black ethnic backgrounds. If you're a student interested in applying, don't miss our insight session on 6th November (12:30-13:30) for a chance to hear: 🔹about the scheme & application process 🔹from Prof Jason Gill at University of Glasgow sharing his insights about this scheme. 🔹from a current Diabetes UK student on what it's like to undertake a PhD Register your place now: https://orlo.uk/G7goo

Autumn Budget 2024 Did you watch the budget? We had a close eye on the Chancellor’s speech today as yesterday, we shared an article on what we wanted to see announced: https://orlo.uk/c7UKN So, what did we learn? 1️⃣ The government announced a £22.6bn increase to the NHS’s budget to reduce the waiting times patients currently face in getting treatment ❗ We welcome this but also urge the government to use the NHS 10-Year Plan to invest in and improve the uptake of routine diabetes care. This will give people with diabetes the support they need to live well. 2️⃣ The soft drinks industry levy (known as the sugar tax) will rise in line with inflation and a review will be done on sugar thresholds and the current exemption of milk based drinks ❗ We’re pleased to see this progress to encourage soft drinks manufacturers to produce healthier products

What an exciting month it's been for diabetes research! Have a peek👇 🧠A breakthrough in making insulin 'smarter' 🧫World-first stem cell treatment helps person with type 1 make their own insulin ⚡️New treatment uses tiny electrical impulses to boost insulin production in people with type 2 👁️A new driver of retinopathy discovered Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/ezSzTARE

Our September round-up appeal in Tesco stores has come to a close 🛍️ We couldn’t be more thankful to all Tesco colleagues and customers who helped raise £513,965.41 for us as well as British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK (CRUK) by rounding up their shop. This money will help support us to continue offering our vital work 💙

We're really excited to see the new We Are Undefeatable website is packed with free inspiration and tips - from video workouts to the Five in Five mini workout, there are plenty of free activities that get people moving in a way they'll enjoy and feel comfortable with. Whatever their schedule - we love that the website is designed with people living with long term health conditions in mind 🥰 Go check it out 👇 https://orlo.uk/ognEB