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Risk and COVID-19 related mortality in England for diabetes population

Professor Kamlesh Khunti, was a key part of a national team that investigated COVID-19 mortality and diabetes across England.

HCPMichael BonarMay 20, 2020COVID-19, NHS, Risk

African Caribbean men help to spread prostate cancer message in Leicestershire

A video featuring the personal experiences of men with prostate cancer will be showcased in Leicester at an event to raise awareness of the disease among African Caribbean men.

Michael BonarOctober 4, 2018Diabetes, Leicester, Centre for BME Health, Prostate Cancer, NIHR CLAHRC-EM, BME, Risk

Diabetes risk score translation “a breakthrough in support to the South Asian community”

The translation of a tool to help people find out their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes has been described by a leading diabetes professor as a “breakthrough”

Michael BonarFebruary 1, 2017Risk, Diabetes, Screening, South Asian, NIHR CLAHRC-EM, Kamlesh Khunti

National recognition for Leicester’s prevention work

The Leicester Diabetes Centre has been praised at a prestigious national awards ceremony.

Michael BonarOctober 25, 2016LDC, Ingeus, Risk, QiC, Award, Healthier You, Prevention

Education’s ‘power’ to prevent Type 2 diabetes

People at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes can reduce their chances of getting the condition by more than 80 per cent by fully completing a new education programme, an NIHR-supported study has found.

Michael BonarAugust 1, 2016Risk, Diabetes, Education, NIHR, NIHR CLAHRC-EM

Major diabetes milestone for Leicester researchers

A method for assessing people’s chances of having or developing Type 2 diabetes created by Leicester researchers has reached a major milestone.

Michael BonarApril 5, 2016Risk, Risk score, Diabetes, Diabetes Uk, 1 Million