BAME individuals 'must not be under-represented' in COVID-19 research
Kamlesh Khunti is among an international group of experts calling for researchers to ensure people of BAME groups are represented in COVID-19 research.
RESOURCE: New information leaflet for people with diabetes being discharged from hospital
This leaflet lets you know what to expect when you are discharged from hospital and have diabetes.
NEWS: DTN-UK wins RCP Excellence in Patient Care Awards for digital driven projects
DTN-UK’s innovative Flash Glucose Collaboration has won the prestigious RCP Excellence in Patient Care Awards.
ADVICE: National Diabetes Services Scheme (Languages)
The National Diabetes Services Scheme is an Australian Government Initiative, It shares a number of resources linked to Diabetes and Covid-19 in many different languages.
UPDATE: Pregnancy and COVID-19
The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists have published up-to-date information about pregnancy and COVID-19
UPDATED: Diabetes Inpatient Guidance in Response to COVID-19
Leicester was involved in the publishing of national guidance on ensuring basic and secure diabetes services being maintained during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
VIDEO: Health and wellbeing during home isolation
We have put together a short animation with tips on how to take care of your health and wellbeing during home isolation.
ADVICE: Leicester midwife urges others to ‘improve care for future generations’
People should not hesitate to get involved in research to “improve care for future generations”
VIDEO: Freestyle Libre
This video will show you how to get started with your Freestyle Libre.
VIDEO: Starting Insulin
This video will support you to become more confident with using an insulin pen in a safe and correct way.
VIDEO: Blood Glucose Monitoring
This video will help give you an understanding of how to use the monitor and test your blood glucose levels.
ADVICE: General Advice for Healthcare Professionals
We will endeavour to keep this page updated to support Healthcare Professionals working in diabetes care
LOCAL: Leicester Diabetes Specialist Nurse Helpline
We offer a telephone helpline service for patients under the care of the Diabetes team at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
VIDEO: Leicester Diabetes Specialist Nurse Helpline
Our diabetes telephone helpline service for patients living in Leicester is available to offer on-going support in the management of diabetes.
VIDEO: Research continues during the COVID-19 pandemic
Professor Melanie Davies talk about the important continuing research at LDC during the COVID-19 pandemic
RESOURCES: How could my diabetes be affected with the Coronavirus?
We’ve picked some helpful leaflets and guidelines to help you with regards to living with your diabetes during the Coronavirus epidemic.
VIDEO: Injection site safety
We have put together an informative animation for people living with diabetes regarding injection site safety.
Risk Reduction Framework for NHS Staff
An expert working group led by Leicester Diabetes Centre co-Director Professor Kamlesh Khunti has developed a Risk Reduction Framework for NHS Staff at risk of COVID-19 infection.
VIDEO: Ramadan advice on fasting and feasting safely during the Coronavirus pandemic
We've put together a short animation to help you keep safe during the holy month of Ramadan.