An overview of a major research initiative led by academics from the University of Leicester, in collaboration with researchers in Ghana, to improve diabetes and cardiovascular care in sub-Saharan Africa will be shared at a dissemination event next month.  

Del Bains aged 57 from Leicester was finding it harder and harder to manage his type 2 diabetes, until a conversation led him to the COMBINE study at the Leicester Diabetes Centre.

The upcoming 2026 Obesity & Weight Management Alliance UK conference series will bring together leading clinicians, researchers and policymakers to explore innovative, evidence‑based approaches to tackling obesity.

January 2026 marked a major milestone for the DESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self‑Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed) Programme with the launch of Version 7 of its nationally recognised type 2 diabetes curriculum.

Diabetes distress is the emotional burden, frustration, and burnout stemming from the relentless, 24/7, self-management demands of living with diabetes. 

The Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), home to internationally recognised leaders in diabetes research, education and innovation, has played a key role in developing a new European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) e‑learning module showcasing the UK’s approach to structured education for people living with type 2 diabetes.

In this episode, we’re joined once again by Finley Turner, Senior Specialist Research Dietitian at the Leicester Diabetes Centre. This time, we’re diving into the practical realities of eating well on a budget.

A study by Leicester experts in diabetes has confirmed that hybrid closed-loop systems outperform sensor-augmented pumps in type 1 diabetes management.

A new study sheds light on how stigma shapes the everyday experiences of young adults living with early-onset type 2 diabetes, and why it matters for care, communication and outcomes.

On Wednesday 14 January 2026, Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) hosted an EOT2D Symposium, bringing together national leaders and 65 healthcare professionals from across the UK to share evidence, best practice and forward-thinking solutions.

In our latest episode, we talk with Fin Turner, Senior Specialist Research Dietitian at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, about the fascinating topic of emotional eating, the tendency to eat in response to feelings such as sadness, stress, anxiety, or boredom rather than physical hunger.

A new resource developed through long‑standing partnership work across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) sets out a clear, practical route for improving diabetes care at scale.

In our latest episode, we sit down with Dr Michelle Hadjiconstantinou, Lead Chartered Psychologist at the Leicester Diabetes Centre and Behavioural Scientist at the University of Leicester, to tackle an important but often overlooked issue: the stigma surrounding Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) in young adults.

The Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) is proud to celebrate Dr Ruth James’s first year as Associate Professor in Lifestyle Medicine, and more recently becoming the Co-Director of the MSc in Diabetes.

Julia Burdon, Education and Research Associate at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, discusses the importance of high-quality diabetes education and the power of digital tools in supporting self-management.

Professor Claire Meek discusses how type 2 diabetes can influence fertility and women’s reproductive health.

Academics from the Leicester Diabetes Centre have found that the risk of developing cancer following a prediabetes diagnosis is greater in those aged between 55 and 75 years than any other age group.

A new episode of LDC Presents: The M3 Podcast is now live.
This week, we speak with Professor Claire Meek to explore the unique challenges women face when managing type 2 diabetes.

Less than half of people living with type 2 diabetes meet the recommended guideline targets for blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol, new international research has shown.

We’re thrilled to share that the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) has been commended for the Patient Care Pathway, Secondary, Primary, Specialist or Community Care award at the prestigious Quality in Care (QiC) Diabetes Awards.