News Blog — Leicester Diabetes Centre

Diabetes Self-Management Alliance Conference

Diabetes Self-Management Alliance 6th international Conference

Guest UserJuly 3, 2022

Leicester health research recognised among best in the UK

Health research enabled by partnership between the University of Leicester and both the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust has been recognised among the best in the UK.

Guest UserMay 27, 2022Melanie Davies, University of Leicester, REF21

Health education, Fitbits and cabin workouts can improve activity levels of lorry drivers

‘SHIFT’ it: New research suggests health education, Fitbits and cabin workouts can improve activity levels of lorry drivers

Guest UserMay 24, 2022SHIFT, Thomas Yates, NIHR, University of Leicester

Lack of screening for mothers who develop diabetes during pregnancy

Less than one in four women with a history of gestational diabetes are screened annually for type 2 diabetes, a study by Leicester researchers has found.

Guest UserMay 20, 2022

Honorary Associate Professor

Kath Higgins, Consultant in Diabetes Medicine, recently receives an Honorary Associate Professor title from the University of Leicester

Guest UserApril 15, 2022Kath Higgins, ITS, University of Leicester

Diabetes Blueprint Report

Midlands Engine partners share groundbreaking Blueprint to tackle diabetes rates and health inequalities across the region and country.

EVENT: Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2022

The Leicester Diabetes Centre joins Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2022 (DUKPC22) for a hybrid conference.

Prof Kamlesh Khunti presented with 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award

The 2022 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards at the King Power Stadium honour Professor Kamlesh Khunti with lifetime achievement award.

Guest UserMarch 3, 2022LeicestershireLive, Kamlesh Khunti, Lifetime Achievement Award, Winner

Free learning plan for diabetes related emergencies

Leicester Diabetes Centre and MIMS Learning introduce a free learning plan for diabetes related emergencies.

Guest UserFebruary 14, 2022MIMS Learning, ITS, Inpatient, CPD

Dr. Samuel Seidu, on how the University of Leicester Diabetes MSc has enriched his career.

Dr Samuel Seidu was awarded one of the first Master’s degrees in Diabetes from the University of Leicester (UoL), he shares his story with us.

Guest UserFebruary 14, 2022MSC Diabetes, Sam Seidu, University of Leicester

Ramadan 2022

The LDC have created a set of resources to support those that wish to fast and for healthcare professionals to support and facilitate safe fasting during Ramadan.

Guest UserFebruary 10, 2022Ramadan 2022, Ramadan, EDEN, Centre for Ethnic Health, Feasting, Fasting