Professor Kamlesh Khunti receives prestigious GG2 Outstanding Achievement in Medicine Award
The Leicester Diabetes Centre is delighted to announce that Professor Kamlesh Khunti has been awarded the GG2 Outstanding Achievement in Medicine Award at the GG2 Leadership and Diversity Awards 2026.
Landmark diabetes trial tests new treatments to bring back ‘hypo’ awareness
A trial is underway to restore the warning signs of low blood glucose in people with type 1 diabetes who can no longer perceive when their blood sugars dip dangerously low.
Wishing a fond farewell to Carolyn and Penny ahead of their retirement after 80 years of combined service
After an extraordinary 80 years of combined NHS service across both research and patient care roles, we prepare to say farewell to two cherished members of our team, Carolyn Currie and Penny Donley, who will be retiring at the end of March 2026.
Global experts publish landmark update on type 2 diabetes
A group of global experts in type 2 diabetes have come together to deliver an up to date overview of the health condition that affects millions of people around the world in the journal, Nature Reviews Disease Primer in March 2026.
Collaborative cardiometabolic care in Africa on the agenda at global research event
An overview of a major research initiative led by academics from the University of Leicester, in collaboration with researchers in Ghana, to improve diabetes and cardiovascular care in sub-Saharan Africa will be shared at a dissemination event next month.
Participant loses 20kg and regains control of his type 2 diabetes through Leicester-led COMBINE study
Del Bains aged 57 from Leicester was finding it harder and harder to manage his type 2 diabetes, until a conversation led him to the COMBINE study at the Leicester Diabetes Centre.
New Podcast Episode: Empowering Diabetes Care: Insights from Julia Burdon and MyDESMOND
Julia Burdon, Education and Research Associate at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, discusses the importance of high-quality diabetes education and the power of digital tools in supporting self-management.
New Podcast Episode: Fertility, Women’s Health, and Type 2 Diabetes – A Conversation with Professor Claire Meek
Professor Claire Meek discusses how type 2 diabetes can influence fertility and women’s reproductive health.
Age at prediabetes diagnosis a key factor for risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer, study indicates
Academics from the Leicester Diabetes Centre have found that the risk of developing cancer following a prediabetes diagnosis is greater in those aged between 55 and 75 years than any other age group.
LDC experts to share insights at Diabetes Professional Care 2025
LDC experts to share insights at Diabetes Professional Care 2025
LDC launches podcast bringing diabetes research to life
LDC launches podcast bringing diabetes research to life
Weight loss treatments for people with diabetes and obesity could lower the risk of obesity-related cancers
Weight loss treatments for people with diabetes and obesity could lower the risk of obesity-related cancers
Leicester researchers identify ethnic disparities in accessing continuous glucose monitors
People from Afro-Caribbean and South Asian backgrounds are less likely to be prescribed “life-changing” diabetes technology compared to White individuals, a new study has reported.
New study from Leicester Diabetes Centre highlights missed opportunity to support women at risk of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes
New study from Leicester Diabetes Centre highlights missed opportunity to support women at risk of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes.
Leicester Diabetes Centre responds to NICE NG28 consultation
Leicester Diabetes Centre responds to NICE NG28 consultation.
Dr Francesco Zaccardi on improving lives through real-world evidence
We spoke with Dr Francesco Zaccardi about his career journey and the experiences that shaped his passion for real-world evidence and diabetes research.
Farewell and thank you to Dr Harriet Morgan
As Dr Harriet Morgan prepares to return home to Ghana, we caught up with her to reflect on her time with us—and to celebrate the impact she’s made during her stay.
Swansea man to skydive for diabetes research
Mark Walters, 47, will be taking to the skies above his home city of Swansea, Wales, for a daring skydive to raise money for diabetes research at the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC).
LDC Director celebrated with US award
Professor Melanie Davies, has been recognised for her remarkable contribution to the prevention and treatment of diabetes at a ceremony in the USA.
“Bridging the Gap” - diabetes support for all
In 2023 we received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to improve digital health management of type 2 diabetes.