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Diabetes research news, involvement opportunities and more from the Research Team at @DiabetesUK

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Now we're calling for national services to detect and treat type 1 early, with fair access to all.

Help us get there by supporting our Type 1 Tipping Point campaign & spreading the word about @elsadiabetes study.

Learn more about this historic milestone: https://t.co/17Y7LyMEj1

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We're tipping into a new era for type 1 diabetes.

For the first time, a treatment to slow down the development of type 1 in its early stages will be available on the NHS.

Today's decision from NICE means NHS England has 90 days to put services in place to deliver teplizumab.

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We spoke with Gary, one of the trial participants, about his experience, why he got involved and why he believes research is the way forward. (2/2)

➡️ Find out more: https://t.co/99xCDiirjP

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The first in-human trial from the #Type1DiabetesGrandChallenge is well under way.

And it's exploring whether two existing drugs can protect the insulin-producing beta cells in type 1 diabetes 🔬(1/2)

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These findings suggest pharmacy‑based testing could support earlier diagnosis and expand access to diabetes prevention - particularly for people in more deprived communities who may be at higher risk and missing out on care. (3/3)

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New paper in @DiabeticMed highlights that community pharmacies using on‑the‑spot blood tests could help identify undiagnosed type 2 diabetes - and reach people in more deprived communities who may be missing out on diagnosis and prevention. 📊 (1/3)

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Of 500 people tested in pharmacies, 15% had prediabetes and 4% likely undiagnosed type 2 diabetes, highlighting significant hidden risk. Around half joined a prevention programme - double GP referral rates - with pharmacies also reaching younger and more deprived groups. (2/3)

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Together we can ensure the voices of people affected by type 1 diabetes are heard in parliament. (4/4)

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Will your MP be in the room? 🤔

Next month we’re bringing our new campaign, Type 1 Tipping Point, to parliament. We’ll be celebrating the incredible progress made in diabetes research, while making the case for what comes next. (1/4)

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As MPs are more likely to attend when they hear from their constituents, we need your help.

Let them know you want them in the room to hear first-hand how research must become a reality and reach the people who need it.

➡️ Invite your MP: https://t.co/TxrSPv71oI

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You can sign up to this study until the end of June. The researchers are looking for young people living with type 1 & ADHD, their parents, and healthcare professionals.

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Researchers at Cardiff University are recruiting young people aged 11-18 living with type 1 diabetes and ADHD, their parents, and healthcare professionals to their study exploring the psychological support needs of this group.

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There's still time to take part in this study 👇

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Researchers at the University of Birmingham are recruiting people living with type 1 diabetes, or parents/guardians of children under 16 with type 1, to a study exploring views on potential type 1 treatments.

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For more information: https://t.co/UE7JkYpGi5

#TrialTuesday #type1 #type2 #research

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Researchers at King’s College London are recruiting people living with diabetes to a study exploring experiences of feeling dismissed by healthcare services.

Participation involves completing some online questionnaires.

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We’re at the Type 1 Diabetes Early Detection Summit at @unibirmingham, hearing about the incredible pace of progress in the field.

@DrLucyChambers talking on @DiabetesUK’s work to raise awareness of early-stage type 1, screening, immunotherapy & to galvanise the community.

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The findings make clear that reducing stigma should not fall on people with the condition alone and the need for greater awareness among HCPs and the public to #StrikeOutStigma.
Along with targeted support to reduce stigma and improve wellbeing.

#diabetesweek (3/3)

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New findings in @DiabeticMed from @DiabetesUK funded research show stigma is a widespread and significant part of life for people with type 1 diabetes, with 96% surveyed reporting at least one experience of being judged, blamed or misunderstood. (1/3)

🔗https://t.co/RQamuXENVO

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Survey findings show that stigma is most common among younger adults, women, people with higher BMI, insulin pump users, and those experiencing anxiety or depression - highlighting its strong link with mental wellbeing. (2/3)