Welcome to the Diabetes Research Network (DRN)

The primary goal of the UK Diabetes Research Network (DRN) is to achieve benefits for people with diabetes, or at risk of developing diabetes, through excellence in clinical research. The aims of the network are:

"to facilitate the conduct of randomised prospective trials and other well-designed studies of diabetes, including those for prevention, diagnosis and treatment"

To read more please visit our about us page.

Type 2 Diabetes - National clinical guidelines updated (primary and secondary care)

The National Collaborating Centre for Chronic Conditions (NCC-CC) has produced the latest clinical guidelines for type 2 diabetes in primary and secondary care. The updated guidelines will be of particular interest to healthcare professionals. For further details please click on the link below.

Leaflet and order form

Launch of a new patient resource which highlights the importance of diabetes research

A new DVD and website resource, launched today by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Diabetes Research Network, aims to encourage patients to get involved in diabetes research.

Read full press release

Research Fellowships - Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK invites applications for fellowships from exceptional candidates who wish to undertake both clinical and diabetes research. A range of schemes are offered to suit different stages of a researcher career. For information about the schemes and eligibility please click on the link - Research Fellowships

The deadline for application for all fellowship schemes is 31st October 2008. Please contact the Diabetes UK Research team at research@diabetes.org.uk or on 020 7424 1076 for further queries.

Research Studentships - Diabetes UK

Diabetes UK also invites applications from sponsors for PhD studentships. For information about the schemes and eligibility please click on the the link - Research Studentships

The deadline for application for PhD Studentships is 30th September 2008. Please contact the Diabetes UK Research team at research@diabetes.org.uk or on 020 7424 1076 for further queries.

European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes (EFSD) and GlaxoSmithKline announce funding of Research Grants

EFSD and GlaxoSmithKline have announced funding of Research Grants for a total of up to €500,000 in 2008, for the Study of Metabolic Toxicity in Diabetes.

The Programme invites applications from non-profit organisations. Please click on the link below for further details.

EFSD and GSK research fund announcement

MRC Biomarkers Call

New Biomarkers Call for proposals

DRN Progress Report 2008

An interactive progress report for the Diabetes Research Network is now available to view online.

Progress Report

Research Project: The Costs of Diabetes in the UK - Invitation to tender

Diabetes UK is inviting tenders for a 12 month research project to identify:

• The current costs of diabetes in the UK
• Projected future costs, based on estimated prevalence over the next 10 years
• The costs and cost-utility of a sample of interventions

Full project details

Become a Patient Advocate and Get Involved

We are now recruiting Patient Advocates to help guide our activities - these are people affected by diabetes who are willing to share their experience and perspective with our advisory groups and reference panels. You don't need any particular expertise to take part - other than knowledge of what it's like to be affected by diabetes.

Take a look at the patients page for more details about the Patient Advocate role, or about the other ways you can become involved. Or drop us a line via the contact form.

Are You Part of a Local Diabetes Support Group?

Does your support group want to know more about the DRN? If so, let us know - we will be happy to have someone attend a meeting to talk about the network or answer your questions. Just call or drop a line to the coordinating centre - contact us