Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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We fund vital research that is helping advance our understanding of diabetes and its complications 🔬
Join us at one of our educational events to learn more about how to manage diabetes and how we can help at DRWF ❤️
Join us at one of our educational events to learn more about how to manage diabetes and how we can help at DRWF ❤️
Best Black Friday deal ever – hope for half price!
But how can there be a half-price sale on supporting a charity?
Donate to Diabetes Research & Wellness between 2nd and 9th December and your donation will be doubled as part of The Big Give Christmas Challenge: bit.ly/DrwfBigGive25
But how can there be a half-price sale on supporting a charity?
Donate to Diabetes Research & Wellness between 2nd and 9th December and your donation will be doubled as part of The Big Give Christmas Challenge: bit.ly/DrwfBigGive25
November 28, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Best Black Friday deal ever – hope for half price!
But how can there be a half-price sale on supporting a charity?
Donate to Diabetes Research & Wellness between 2nd and 9th December and your donation will be doubled as part of The Big Give Christmas Challenge: bit.ly/DrwfBigGive25
But how can there be a half-price sale on supporting a charity?
Donate to Diabetes Research & Wellness between 2nd and 9th December and your donation will be doubled as part of The Big Give Christmas Challenge: bit.ly/DrwfBigGive25
Nearly all insulin-producing cells are destroyed before they can mature in young children with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study on the impact of the condition on children 🔬
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Researchers uncover why type 1 diabetes can have more serious impact on young people - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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November 27, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Nearly all insulin-producing cells are destroyed before they can mature in young children with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study on the impact of the condition on children 🔬
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The growing challenge of early onset type 2 diabetes in younger adults and adolescents will be discussed by leading diabetes experts at a national symposium is January 🔬
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Rise in early onset of type 2 diabetes in younger people to be discussed by healthcare experts - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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November 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The growing challenge of early onset type 2 diabetes in younger adults and adolescents will be discussed by leading diabetes experts at a national symposium is January 🔬
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People who clean their teeth using floss or interdental brushes at least three times a week report more time spent in the healthy blood glucose range 🦷
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Better dental health found to improve blood glucose control in people living with type 2 diabetes - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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November 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
People who clean their teeth using floss or interdental brushes at least three times a week report more time spent in the healthy blood glucose range 🦷
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Two new videos & podcasts in our #WomanAndDiabetes series are live.
We talk to Dawn a midwife who experienced issues with diabetes and early symptoms of menopause.
We talk to Greta who was diagnosed with type 1 when she was 9 years old and is a big advocate for tech: www.drwf.org.uk/living-with-...
We talk to Dawn a midwife who experienced issues with diabetes and early symptoms of menopause.
We talk to Greta who was diagnosed with type 1 when she was 9 years old and is a big advocate for tech: www.drwf.org.uk/living-with-...
November 24, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Two new videos & podcasts in our #WomanAndDiabetes series are live.
We talk to Dawn a midwife who experienced issues with diabetes and early symptoms of menopause.
We talk to Greta who was diagnosed with type 1 when she was 9 years old and is a big advocate for tech: www.drwf.org.uk/living-with-...
We talk to Dawn a midwife who experienced issues with diabetes and early symptoms of menopause.
We talk to Greta who was diagnosed with type 1 when she was 9 years old and is a big advocate for tech: www.drwf.org.uk/living-with-...
A student research project is looking for volunteers with autoimmune conditions to share their experiences 🔬
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Study recruitment: Researchers investigating living with type 1 diabetes in urban spaces - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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November 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A student research project is looking for volunteers with autoimmune conditions to share their experiences 🔬
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@drwf.bsky.social at EASD 2025! 💙
Forever grateful to this amazing charity and great to see them back at @easdnews.bsky.social
Forever grateful to this amazing charity and great to see them back at @easdnews.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 1:12 PM
@drwf.bsky.social at EASD 2025! 💙
Forever grateful to this amazing charity and great to see them back at @easdnews.bsky.social
Forever grateful to this amazing charity and great to see them back at @easdnews.bsky.social
For #WorldDiabetesDay we are launching the Women and Diabetes video and podcast series.
This series brings together inspirational women who live with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, to share their life stories in their own words:
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This series brings together inspirational women who live with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, to share their life stories in their own words:
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DRWF Podcasts: Launching the Women and Diabetes interviews series for World Diabetes Day - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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November 14, 2025 at 7:25 AM
For #WorldDiabetesDay we are launching the Women and Diabetes video and podcast series.
This series brings together inspirational women who live with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, to share their life stories in their own words:
www.drwf.org.uk/news-and-ev...
This series brings together inspirational women who live with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, to share their life stories in their own words:
www.drwf.org.uk/news-and-ev...
A huge thank you to our 29 runners who took part in the Cardiff Half Marathon last month ❤️ They raised over £11,000 to support our diabetes research and wellness programmes 🎉
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DRWF Fundraising: Half Marathon runs up an impressive tally of more than £11,000 in Cardiff - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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November 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A huge thank you to our 29 runners who took part in the Cardiff Half Marathon last month ❤️ They raised over £11,000 to support our diabetes research and wellness programmes 🎉
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In our latest podcast we discuss the challenges of recognising the signs of type 1 diabetes and how misdiagnosis, with sometimes tragic consequences, could be avoided.
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Addressing the challenge of misdiagnosis of type 1 diabetes in young people - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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November 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
In our latest podcast we discuss the challenges of recognising the signs of type 1 diabetes and how misdiagnosis, with sometimes tragic consequences, could be avoided.
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This week, we are celebrating the work of our dedicated Board of Trustees for Trustees’ Week 🎉 We spoke with Adrian Durelli and Steve Jones about working with DRWF and the importance of diabetes research ♥️
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Spotlight on DRWF Trustees - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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November 6, 2025 at 11:57 AM
This week, we are celebrating the work of our dedicated Board of Trustees for Trustees’ Week 🎉 We spoke with Adrian Durelli and Steve Jones about working with DRWF and the importance of diabetes research ♥️
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The 6th instalment of a comic series focusing on type 1 diabetes superheroes will be launched to coincide with World Diabetes Day on 14th November 🎉
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The latest chapter of the Type 1 diabetes comics saga coming soon - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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October 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The 6th instalment of a comic series focusing on type 1 diabetes superheroes will be launched to coincide with World Diabetes Day on 14th November 🎉
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African-Caribbean people with type 2 diabetes could have a 35% increased risk of developing sight-threatening eye disease 👁️
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African-Caribbean people living with type 2 diabetes at higher risk of developing diabetes-related eye complications - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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October 30, 2025 at 11:52 AM
African-Caribbean people with type 2 diabetes could have a 35% increased risk of developing sight-threatening eye disease 👁️
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Missed out in the Cardiff Half ballot? We’ve got limited places available! 🏃♂️
Run for DRWF and help fund life-changing diabetes research, education, and wellness programmes.
Only 40 spots available! Sign up today to secure your place ✅
Run for DRWF and help fund life-changing diabetes research, education, and wellness programmes.
Only 40 spots available! Sign up today to secure your place ✅
Run The Cardiff Half With DRWF - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
We have limited places available for runners at the Cardiff Half Marathon in 2026! Secure your place today with DRWF.
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October 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Missed out in the Cardiff Half ballot? We’ve got limited places available! 🏃♂️
Run for DRWF and help fund life-changing diabetes research, education, and wellness programmes.
Only 40 spots available! Sign up today to secure your place ✅
Run for DRWF and help fund life-changing diabetes research, education, and wellness programmes.
Only 40 spots available! Sign up today to secure your place ✅
An updated notice has been released to reiterate the rules around the advertising of prescription-only medicines used for weight management.
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Clarification on advertising rules for prescription-only weight-loss medications to tackle illegal ads - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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October 13, 2025 at 11:37 AM
An updated notice has been released to reiterate the rules around the advertising of prescription-only medicines used for weight management.
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Our research has discovered a brand-new genetic cause of TNDM, a rare form of childhood diabetes which disappears within months, only to potentially return years later 🔬
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DRWF Research: From the tiniest patients come the biggest clues - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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October 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Our research has discovered a brand-new genetic cause of TNDM, a rare form of childhood diabetes which disappears within months, only to potentially return years later 🔬
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Calling all Health Care Professionals, it's only 2 Weeks until Diabetes Professional Care 2025.
Register here to secure your free pass: www.diabetesprofessionalcar...
21-22 October, Olympia London #DPC2025
Register here to secure your free pass: www.diabetesprofessionalcar...
21-22 October, Olympia London #DPC2025
Diabetes Professional Care | 21-22 October 2025
Diabetes Professional Care is the UK's leading event for those involved in the prevention, treatment and management of diabetes and its related conditions, now incorporating Cardiovascular Professional Care.
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October 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Calling all Health Care Professionals, it's only 2 Weeks until Diabetes Professional Care 2025.
Register here to secure your free pass: www.diabetesprofessionalcar...
21-22 October, Olympia London #DPC2025
Register here to secure your free pass: www.diabetesprofessionalcar...
21-22 October, Olympia London #DPC2025
Stages of type 1 diabetes could be delayed by an average of three years in adults and children aged 8 years and older by a newly approved drug 💊
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Treatment approved to delay progression of type 1 diabetes - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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October 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Stages of type 1 diabetes could be delayed by an average of three years in adults and children aged 8 years and older by a newly approved drug 💊
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People living with cystic fibrosis will be able to access vital diabetes screening in the Highland region without the need for travel, in a world first pioneering new partnership.
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Diabetes screening available for people with cystic fibrosis - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
The world’s first home-based oral glucose tolerance testing (OGTT) service for patients requiring cystic fibrosis diabetes (CFD) screening has been announced.
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October 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
People living with cystic fibrosis will be able to access vital diabetes screening in the Highland region without the need for travel, in a world first pioneering new partnership.
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The MHRA confirmed taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children 💊
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MHRA says no autism link to paracetamol use and pregnancy - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
The MHRA confirmed taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The MHRA confirmed taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children 💊
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DRWF joins researchers, clinicians and healthcare professionals from across the globe at the 61st Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 🔬
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Latest advances in research explored at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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September 16, 2025 at 2:22 PM
DRWF joins researchers, clinicians and healthcare professionals from across the globe at the 61st Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 🔬
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Patients have been incorrectly diagnosed as having pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes following a fault found in routine machine analysis.❗
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Incorrect diagnoses for type 2 diabetes due to machine errors - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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September 5, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Patients have been incorrectly diagnosed as having pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes following a fault found in routine machine analysis.❗
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Join us at the Diabetes Professional Care conference 21-22 October at Olympia London, for insightful case studies, key clinical and policy updates, cutting-edge developments and compelling patient stories on their unique journeys: diabetesprofessionalcare.com
Diabetes Professional Care | 21-22 October 2025
Diabetes Professional Care is the UK's leading event for those involved in the prevention, treatment and management of diabetes and its related conditions, now incorporating Cardiovascular Professiona...
diabetesprofessionalcare.com
September 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Join us at the Diabetes Professional Care conference 21-22 October at Olympia London, for insightful case studies, key clinical and policy updates, cutting-edge developments and compelling patient stories on their unique journeys: diabetesprofessionalcare.com
Plans for the “biggest shake-up in type 2 diabetes care in a decade” have been proposed by NICE to re-evaluate priority clinical pathways for diabetes care ✅
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September 2, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Plans for the “biggest shake-up in type 2 diabetes care in a decade” have been proposed by NICE to re-evaluate priority clinical pathways for diabetes care ✅
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A student research project is calling for people living with type 1 diabetes to share their experience of using mobile apps 📱
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Have your say on apps for young people with type 1 diabetes and mental health - Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
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August 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A student research project is calling for people living with type 1 diabetes to share their experience of using mobile apps 📱
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