Diabetes UK

We’ve partnered with Windsor Fellowship and launched new funding schemes to support the next generation of Black research leaders in diabetes 💡 We know Black researchers are under-represented in diabetes research and we're changing that. We're inviting students from Black backgrounds to apply to our summer internship and PhD Studentship programme. Read more about these two schemes and apply by 12 January 2025 👇🏿 https://orlo.uk/CDjBf

🥳 We’re so excited to announce that our ‘What is diabetes?’ animation has been nominated in the Smiley Charity Film Awards! 🎬 Your vote can help us raise awareness and continue making a difference for people living with diabetes. Vote here 👉 https://orlo.uk/sJAh1

Book now for DUKPC 2025 - the unmissable event for healthcare professionals, researchers and scientists. 🔬 Hear from leading international speakers addressing the key issues in diabetes today, and stay ahead of the curve as we discuss the latest cutting edge-treatments, technologies and innovations. Book before 20 December for our Early Bird Discount: https://lnkd.in/exdu--ut

The Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge has opened a new funding call to tackle the limited availability of stem cell-derived beta cells for research. 🌟 If you're a research leader with a track-record of working with stem cell-derived beta cells, get involved and help us accelerate beta cell therapy research in the UK. Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/mD83j Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) | BioFabUSA

We’re committed to involving more people from diverse backgrounds at every stage of diabetes research, to make sure research truly makes a difference for everyone affected by diabetes. 💡 Check out what we’ve done—and what’s next: https://orlo.uk/nBLXm

The results from the very first National Diabetes Experience Survey are in, so let’s hear what the tens of thousands of participants in England had to say 🗣️: We’re pleased to see the positives... 96% of people living with type 1 diabetes said that they currently use a device to manage their diabetes. 81% of people with type 2 diabetes said that a healthcare professional talked to them about potential complications in the last 12 months. …However, there’s still work to do 52% of people with type 2 diabetes said that not recognising the symptoms of diabetes delayed their diagnosis. This was 51% among people with type 1. 61% of people with type 1 diabetes said that their diabetes is a constant worry, 37% of people with type 2 diabetes agreed with this statement. 📣 It’s vital that decision-makers now use these insights to make the improvements that really matter. We’ll continue our work with national and local NHS leaders to support them to do this. Let's keep campaigning together! You can view the results from the survey here: https://lnkd.in/eHKrz5A4

Take on our Only Water Challenge with your team this February! 💧 Looking for a fun and impactful way to bring your team together while supporting a great cause? This February, we’re challenging you and your colleagues to drink only water - all while raising vital funds to support those affected by diabetes. Encourage your colleagues to swap tea breaks for water dates, and fizzy drinks for sparkling water. We know that some days will be tough, but we’ll be by your side with every sip, offering support, keeping you motivated and sharing ways to spice up your water!  Are you and your colleagues up for the challenge? Sign up here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eP7p-7Hg

Last month, our thriving community of 100+ researchers and people living with type 1 diabetes involved in the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge came together to share boundary-pushing science and spark ideas to drive us closer to a cure 🤝 Mirjam Eiswirth is one of the experts by experience teaming up with Grand Challenge researchers to make sure lived experiences shape their groundbreaking research. Read her take on this inspiring event: https://orlo.uk/ADEF2 #Type1Diabetes #Research #T1DGrandChallenge

Ready to make a splash in 2025? From 22 March to 22 June, take part in our life-changing Swim22 challenge and feel a boost in your mood with every swim!  🏊 Swim 22 miles in 12 weeks – the width of the English Channel – at your own pace and in your own way. 💙 Every length you swim and every pound you raise helps us fund more research for new treatments, campaign for better care, and provide vital support to those who need us.  🤝We’ll support you every mile of the way with swim guides, energy-fuelling recipe ideas, and more. You can also join our supportive Swim22 Facebook group to get tips, advice and to share your journey with other swimmers taking on the challenge.  🏅 We’ve got rewards up for grabs too, as a thank you for your fundraising efforts. Earn yourself the exclusive Swim22 medal, towel, and tote bag! Find a fitter, more confident you with Swim22. Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/eGguQZ3v

Have you ever felt the impacts of diabetes stigma? 🙋 Researchers at Imperial College London are looking to recruit adults with #type1diabetes to a study, that better understands the impact day-to-day stigma can have on our management and experience of diabetes. Sharing your story in the survey could help researchers understand and develop better support for others in similar situations 💙 To find out more, head to https://lnkd.in/g93hnhnG or email [email protected] Caribbean & African Health Network (CAHN) Egality Health