A warm welcome to our new Diabetes MSc, PG Dip, PG Cert and CPD students who have joined us this week. We hope you enjoy your studies at Leicester Diabetes Centre and we wish you every success! You can find out more about the course here: le.ac.uk/courses/diabetes-msc-dl/2026?option=April%202027

The part-time, distance learning MSc in Diabetes, delivered by Leicester Diabetes Centre and the University of Leicester, helped Laura Lovell to progress her career alongside family commitments. Find out more: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/diabetes-msc-alumni-interview-laura-lovell

Diabetes MSc alumni interview: Laura Lovell — Leicester Diabetes Centre

Laura Lovell shares her experience of studying the part-time, distance-learning Diabetes MSc at Leicester Diabetes Centre and how it has benefited her professional development.

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Looking forward to next week's 62nd Annual Meeting of the @easdnews.bsky.social, where 10 LDC experts will showcase their latest research. Find out what sessions and topics they will be covering: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/ldc-experts-duk-conference-2026-bg8f6 #EASD2026

Could changing your diet improve your health? Join Plant Your Health, a year-long #research study at the Leicester Diabetes Centre comparing vegan, vegetarian and habitual omnivorous diets. Interested? 📧 uhl-tr.plantyourhealth@nhs.net #PlantYourHealth #ResearchStudy

Exciting to see the following LDC experts contributing to today's 8th ASO Centres for Obesity Management (COMs) Meeting: - Professor Samuel Seidu - Dr Dimitris Papamargaritis - Dr Ehtasham Ahmad - Frank Arsenyadis If you're attending the meeting, we hope you enjoy hearing from them.

Living with 2 or more long-term health conditions? We’re looking for adults in Leicester City, Hinckley & Bosworth & NW Leicestershire to help test a programme supporting people to make positive changes to how they sleep, sit & move. Learn more: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/research-blo...

The @ukaso.bsky.social Centres for Obesity Management (COMs) Meeting will feature three speakers from LDC (clockwise from left below): - Professor Samuel Seidu - Dr Dimitris Papamargaritis - Frank Arsenyadis 📅 Wednesday 16 September 📍 Sheffield Hallam University More details to be released soon!

Last week, LDC researchers Dr Marianna Apicella and Dr Gráinne Whelehan spoke at The Physiological Society Conference. Dr Apicella presented on the effects of menstrual cycle phase on muscle protein turnover, while Dr Whelehan discussed the role of high-protein diets in #Type2Diabetes management.

New edition of our Diabetes Research & Education newsletter is out now. 🔹 Leicester research helping shape diabetes care 🔹 New volunteer opportunities 🔹 Weight-loss drugs and social media advice 🔹 Latest diabetes research news Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/diabet...

Could changing your diet improve your health? Join Plant Your Health, a year-long research study at the Leicester Diabetes Centre comparing vegan, vegetarian and habitual omnivorous diets. Interested? 📧 uhl-tr.plantyourhealth@nhs.net #PlantYourHealth #ResearchStudy

From autumn 2026, the @england.nhs.uk Healthy Living service will be powered by MyDESMOND, developed by experts at Leicester Diabetes Centre. Helping adults across England access diabetes education & self-management support. 🔗 www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/he... #DiabetesEducation

From Leicester to Ghana, our latest newsletter highlights research making a difference worldwide. ✅Diabetes care in sub-Saharan Africa ✅Young adult T2D clinic model ✅New trust-building toolkit ✅Clinical trial successes 📖 Read more: linkedin.com/pulse/diabet...

New paper led by Dr Jonathan Goldney under the supervision of Professor Dame Melanie Davies, shows how a multidisciplinary clinic improves outcomes in early-onset #type2diabetes. A strong example of innovation in care delivery. 🔗 leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/im... #DiabetesResearch

New publication showcases innovative clinic model improving outcomes for young adults with type 2 diabetes — Leicester Diabetes Centre

A new paper published in Diabetic Medicine highlights how a targeted, multidisciplinary approach can make a real difference for adults living with early-onset type 2 diabetes.

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Our latest Diabetes Research & Education newsletter is out now! Featuring a celebration of Prof Dame Melanie Davies, new research on multiple long-term conditions, & promising findings that could pave the way for tablet-based weight loss treatments. 🔗 linkedin.com/pulse/diabet...

Diabetes Research & Education - Damehood for Co-Director, new insights on MLTCs, study results pave way for tablet weight loss medicine, & more...

Welcome to the June edition of the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) newsletter. Each month, we’ll share the latest research updates, clinical insights, education and training opportunities, and news fr...

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We’re proud to keep celebrating this special recognition. In this video, Professor Melanie Davies reflects on what receiving a DBE means to her, and the support of the LDC team behind it. #KingsBirthdayHonours

We’re proud to share our Co-Director, Professor Melanie Davies, has been awarded a DBE in the #KingsBirthdayHonours for her outstanding contribution to global diabetes research, policy & care. Congratulations from all of us! Read more: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/in...

International diabetes researcher becomes Dame — Leicester Diabetes Centre

A Leicester doctor whose “constant curiosity” propelled her rise to be among the world’s leading type 2 diabetes and obesity experts has been named a Dame in The King’s Birthday Honours List.

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Sign up today! LDC's Practical Diabetes Technology & Hybrid Closed Loop Course This hands-on course will enhance your confidence & knowledge of #diabetes #technology & is in #Edinburgh on 7 & 8 September. Sign up: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/practical-di... #DiabetesEducation

#Diabetes can affect your #eyes before you notice any changes to your vision. This #DiabetesAwarenessWeek, we’re encouraging people with diabetes to attend regular eye screening appointments. Early checks can help prevent sight loss. Read more: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/ey...

Eye on Diabetes — Leicester Diabetes Centre

Diabetes can affect many parts of the body, including the eyes. Over time, high blood glucose levels can damage the small blood vessels in the retina, leading to conditions such as diabetic retinopath...

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🤰Can #WeightLoss in late #pregnancy be beneficial? Prof. Claire Meek shares results from the #DiGestTrial in the latest #ExpertInsights ep, showing that modest weightloss in women w. #GestationalDiabetes led to better #glucosecontrol & healthier babies. 📺Watch now: easd-elearning.eu/episode/370/...

A global study has found that a new tablet form of weight loss medication, elecoglipron, led to meaningful weight loss. LDC Co-Director, Professor Melanie Davies, presented the findings at #ADA2026, with the study also published in @thelancet.com 🔗 leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/st...

Results from study pave the way for tablet weight loss medication — Leicester Diabetes Centre

A global study investigating the safety and effectiveness of a new tablet form of weight loss medication has found it resulted in meaningful weight loss.

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Proud to see Dr Petra Jones, Senior Research Associate, present at the Malvern Diabetic Foot Conference. Her talk explored improving footwear choices for people with diabetes, part of global efforts to prevent ulcers & amputations. #Diabetes #Footcare #Research @dgarmstrong.bsky.social

Lunch & Learn for primary care professionals: Optimising insulin with CGM. ✅Start & review insulin ✅Use CGM effectively ✅Case-based mentoring 🗓️10 & 17 June + 1 July 💻Online (Teams) Register below: 🔗 app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/700... #Diabetes #CGM #PrimaryCare

Discover what #TeamLDC has been busy achieving in May in the latest edition of our LDC Newsletter 👇 🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/diabet...

New from LDC: Hypometrics — an open‑source R package integrating CGM, activity, sleep & hypoglycaemia data in one framework. Developed by Dr Gilberte Martine‑Edith in Prof Pratik Choudhary's team. 🔗 Read more: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/hy...

Hypometrics: Integrating glucose, activity and sleep data for better insights — Leicester Diabetes Centre

Hypometrics is an open‑source R package developed to support the integrated analysis of continuous glucose monitoring data, wearable‑derived activity and sleep metrics, and smartphone‑based hypoglycae...

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International Nurses’ Day recognises nursing as a global profession. Across diabetes research, research nurses support safe, ethical studies and help generate evidence that improves care well beyond a single setting. #IND2026 #ResearchNursing

We’re shining a light on Dr Michelle Hadjiconstantinou, Behavioural Science Lead at LDC. Michelle’s work focuses on behaviour change, emotional wellbeing & supporting people to manage diabetes in their day‑to‑day lives. Read more: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/be...

Discover what #TeamLDC has been busy achieving in April in the latest edition of our LDC Newsletter 👇 www.linkedin.com/pulse/diabet...

Today we’re supporting On Your Feet Britain, the national day encouraging workplaces to move more. Our research‑backed programmes, Steps4Health and SMART Work & Life, help turn movement into everyday habit. Find out more: steps4health.org.uk | smartworkandlife.co.uk

The CLEAR research study is testing different ways to restore symptoms & protect against low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia). If you have #type1diabetes & struggle to recognise the symptoms of low blood glucose, you might be eligible to take part. Watch: youtu.be/rRo-CKdsuf8?...

Find out more about the CLEAR study.

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There's still time to sign up for the LDC Practical Diabetes Technology & Hybrid Closed Loop Course! This hands-on course will enhance your confidence & knowledge of #diabetes #technology & is in #Bristol on 1 & 2 June. Sign up: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/practical-di... #DiabetesEducation