LDC Co-Director named among the 75 most influential ethnic minority people in health
An internationally renowned Leicester-based researcher has been named among the 75 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health by the Health Service Journal (HSJ).
Primary care is ‘fundamental’ to tackling global burden of diabetes, researchers stress
Primary care is “uniquely positioned” to drive improvements in diabetes care and tackle this “major global public health crisis”, East Midlands researchers have argued.
Neurodiverse individuals may face heightened risk of type 2 diabetes at younger ages, suggests study of over 6 million people
ADHD appears twice as prevalent, and autism more than three times as prevalent, among individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 20, compared to similarly aged individuals without type 2 diabetes.
Study finds reassuring signs for diabetic and weight loss drug use around pregnancy, but questions remain
A study by an international group of researchers finds popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs are not linked to pregnancy complications in most women with diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes outcomes classified to strengthen disease modification efforts
A new framework which categorises the outcomes of type 2 diabetes could be instrumental in the drive to alter the progression of the disease and prevent complications.
Diabetes MSc alumni interview: Laura Lovell
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.
LDC experts to share latest research at EASD 2026
Experts from the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) will attend this year’s Diabetes UK Professional Conference (DUKPC 2026), taking place from 22–24 April at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool.
Weight-loss drug users turn to social media over doctors for advice
People using weight-loss drugs are more likely to seek advice from social media than healthcare professionals, a study involving Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) researchers has found.
Diabetes MSc alumni interview: Hanna Boëthius
Hanna Boëthius shares her experience of studying the part-time, distance-learning Diabetes MSc at Leicester Diabetes Centre and how it has benefited her professional development.
Landmark study seeking volunteers to discover whether ditching meat could improve our health
Researchers are looking for 450 people willing to ditch meat in 2026 as they explore how vegetarian and vegan diets can affect our long‑term health.
Research developed in Leicester to transform diabetes care across England through new national NHS service
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has been awarded the contract to take over delivery of the NHS England Healthy Living service, securing a national offer of digital structured education and self-management support for people over 18 years of age, living with diabetes across England.
New publication showcases innovative clinic model improving outcomes for young adults with type 2 diabetes
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.
LDC experts showcase collaborative care model for Africa on the world stage
The leaders of the NIHR ARC East Midlands demonstrated how UK researchers are working nationally and globally to tackle major health challenges and improve outcomes in the UK and internationally when they took centre stage in Ghana in April, leading a high-level, international dissemination event for the CREATE programme.
International diabetes researcher becomes Dame
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.
Results from study pave the way for tablet weight loss medication
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.
Leicester researchers debuted major new insights on multiple long-term conditions at global diabetes event
A trio of pioneering review papers published in The Lancet that offer fresh perspectives on cardiometabolic multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs or multimorbidity) has been unveiled on the international stage.
Leicester specialist authors key chapter in major dietetics textbook
A Leicester dietitian and researcher has helped shape the latest edition of one of the UK’s leading dietetics textbooks, published during the British Dietetic Association’s Dietitians Week celebrations.
Hypometrics: Integrating glucose, activity and sleep data for better insights
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 hypoglycaemia reporting within a single analytical framework.
Meet our Behavioural Science Lead at the Leicester Diabetes Centre
We are delighted to shine our spotlight on Dr Michelle Hadjiconstantinou, a Behavioural Scientist and the Lead Chartered Psychologist here at the Leicester Diabetes Centre.
NICE recommends weight-loss jab to prevent heart attacks and strokes
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended that a weekly injection of semaglutide is given to more than a million people to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. This latest recommendation is underpinned by several years of research supported by the NIHR.