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Diabetes research news, involvement opportunities and more from the Research Team at @DiabetesUK
London, UK
Joined November 2011
1/4 We’re really excited to be looking ahead to what we want to achieve by 2025 with the launch of our ambitious new research strategy. We co-created it with researchers, healthcare professionals & people living with diabetes, to make sure it focuses on what matters most to them.
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The research introduces the ‘20 by 2 Rule’ - 20 minutes of physical activity lowers glucose by about 2 mmol/L, which could provide a practical exercise framework for managing type 1 diabetes. Full article🔗 https://t.co/lrEv5Y8Wfy
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America discards hundreds of millions of tons of carbon-bearing materials yearly. Not "waste"—untapped surface carbon for tradable commodities. Unveiling RhinoGrid™: A distributed network to turn local household/commercial 'waste' (Wasted Surplus Materials) into
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They found that short bouts of activity were 8 times more effective than rest in lowering blood sugar levels, with minimal risk of hypos.
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Researchers analysed 1,546 exercise sessions lasting 10–30 min in 482 people, when their blood sugar levels were above 10 mmol/L. For each exercise session, they compared CGM data to a matched rest period with similar starting glucose, insulin, and recent trends.
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New real-world study in @DiabeticMed shows that short bouts of physical activity can quickly lower high blood sugar in people with #Type1Diabetes🏃 A thread👇
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A thought on this weekend’s “No Kings” tantrums. Nothing screams “I want to be an all-powerful monarch” like protecting the right of every peasant to be armed to the teeth. Because that’s what kings love — an armed populace capable of telling them to get stuffed. Right?
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Ever wondered what a lab workspace looks like? 🔬 Join Maisa, one of our Black Leaders in Diabetes Research interns, as she walks us through what’s on her bench! 🙌 Interested in finding out more about these internships? Head to 👉 https://t.co/HLZX6oaBIL
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A reminder that deadlines for our Fellowship schemes are fast approaching👇
📣Calling all researchers and healthcare professionals!! Our Fellowship schemes are now open to apply - submit your preliminary applications by 1 Oct, and full applications by 31 Oct. Follow the links to find out more👇 #diabetes #research
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Our researchers have shown that a pioneering gene therapy can directly target the root of kidney disease for the first time, paving the way to an urgently needed new way to intervene early, before irreversible kidney damage sets in. Read more at🔗 https://t.co/n2fIfyxHzM
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There's still time to take part in this study by researchers at the University of Leeds to help them understand what life is like at school with #Type1Diabetes 👇
Researchers at the University of Leeds are recruiting young people (aged 11-18) at secondary school who are living with type 1 for their study🏫 By participating, you can help them understand what life is like at school with type 1, so they can make things better. #TrialTuesday
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Do you know your risk of developing type 2 diabetes? Nearly 3.4million people across the UK have used our Know Your Risk tool– that’s enough to fill Wembley Stadium more than 37 times! It’s quick, easy, and could be the most important thing you do today: https://t.co/7g6lsuuUvw
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With the #Type1DiabetesGrandChallenge funding, Professor Michael Weiss and his team are making progress designing ‘smart’ insulins that have potential to reduce the risk of low blood sugar levels (hypos) Read more about this promising research 👉 https://t.co/ctCePEZnKI
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This #WorldAIWeek, we’re spotlighting how AI is transforming #diabetes care, improving diagnosis, and powering future breakthroughs💡 Read more on our website👇 https://t.co/G5bjuWK7EF
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The energy and enthusiasm in the room was incredible, and the knowledge, dedication and passion of everyone involved are driving us forward and making a real difference to the lives of those affected by diabetes 🙌
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We spent a fantastic few days at this year’s Innovators in Diabetes, bringing together some of the most talented early to mid-career diabetes researchers. It’s been truly inspiring to see these brilliant minds network, foster new relationships, and share their research.🧑🔬🧑⚕️
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We explored blood vessel networks under high-powered microscopes, prepared tissue slices, and mastered the backbone of lab research – pipetting! A big thank you to our researchers for making this inspiring science showcase possible 💙🧡
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Prof David Long’s team then led a hands-on lab experience, demonstrating techniques they use to study how diabetes damages blood vessels 🔬
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Dr Giulia de Rossi took us on a 3D journey through the retina, sharing her work to develop a first-of-its-kind treatment to halt eye damage early and prevent vision loss👀
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🥼 Yesterday we gave some of our supporters a peek inside the lab at @ucl for a closer look at the research they make possible to tackle diabetes complications. Read the full thread to find out what we learnt and did!👇
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📢 Publication Alert! People with diabetes on haemodialysis face high rates of eye complications. Our latest review in Diabetic Medicine found: 👁️ Diabetic retinopathy: 49% 💉 Diabetic maculopathy: 33% ⏳ Over half hadn’t had an eye exam in 2+ years https://t.co/fYkbWkCinO
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Aim People with diabetes receiving haemodialysis are at increased risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and other ocular complications. Despite this heightened vulnerability, evidence on the prevalence...
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And researchers at King's College London are looking at people's experiences of diabetes appointments👇 https://t.co/Z861T7nfMi
If you are aged 18+, have type 1 or type 2 #diabetes, and are a member of a diabetes charity, you can help researchers at King’s College London to understand your experiences of diabetes appointments on the phone vs in-person. #TrialTuesday
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