Award-winning digital tool helps people with obesity be more active
A new digital health tool has been shown to help people living with severe obesity increase their daily physical activity
Leicester Diabetes Centre experts to showcase world-leading research at EASD 2025
Ten leading experts from the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) will present their latest research at the 61st Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD)
Leicester researchers identify ethnic disparities in accessing continuous glucose monitors
People from Afro-Caribbean and South Asian backgrounds are less likely to be prescribed “life-changing” diabetes technology compared to White individuals, a new study has reported.
New diabetes technology and HCL competency framework to launch
New diabetes technology and HCL competency framework to launch.
New study from Leicester Diabetes Centre highlights missed opportunity to support women at risk of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes
New study from Leicester Diabetes Centre highlights missed opportunity to support women at risk of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes.
Leicester Diabetes Centre responds to NICE NG28 consultation
Leicester Diabetes Centre responds to NICE NG28 consultation.
Dr Francesco Zaccardi on improving lives through real-world evidence
We spoke with Dr Francesco Zaccardi about his career journey and the experiences that shaped his passion for real-world evidence and diabetes research.
Leicester Diabetes Centre launches updated Insulin Education Toolkit for 2025
The Leicester Diabetes Centre is pleased to announce the release of its newly updated Insulin Education Toolkit, designed to support healthcare professionals in delivering safe and effective insulin therapy.
Farewell and thank you to Dr Harriet Morgan
As Dr Harriet Morgan prepares to return home to Ghana, we caught up with her to reflect on her time with us—and to celebrate the impact she’s made during her stay.
Swansea man to skydive for diabetes research
Mark Walters, 47, will be taking to the skies above his home city of Swansea, Wales, for a daring skydive to raise money for diabetes research at the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC).
LDC Director celebrated with US award
Professor Melanie Davies, has been recognised for her remarkable contribution to the prevention and treatment of diabetes at a ceremony in the USA.
“Bridging the Gap” - diabetes support for all
In 2023 we received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to improve digital health management of type 2 diabetes.
Presentations and a prestigious award: LDC at the ADA Scientific Sessions 2025
Five Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) researchers are heading to Chicago this weekend (20–23 June) to present their latest findings at the American Diabetes Association’s 84th Scientific Sessions
Experts urge caution against overemphasis on type 2 diabetes remission.
Current thinking around type 2 diabetes remission needs to be re-examined to improve patient outcomes, researchers behind a ground-breaking new report have said.
Prestigious accolade for health inequalities team
A team working to tackle health inequalities for ethnic minority groups has won a national award.
LDC professor appointed chair for REF 2029 sub-panel
Professor Samuel Seidu from the University of Leicester and the Leicester Diabetes Centre has been selected to chair an expert panel of the Research Excellence Framework 2029 (REF).
Professor Leigh Breen joins Leicester researchers to advance metabolic physiology research
Professor Leigh Breen has been appointed as Professor of Translational Physiology at the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), bringing with him a wealth of experience in how exercise and nutrition affect muscle health in ageing and chronic disease.
Top Long COVID symptoms revealed in global study
Researchers from the University of Leicester have been studying the symptoms of Long COVID in an international analysis of 15 million people.
Early career researcher praises LDC’s “culture of supporting career development”.
From research assistant to PhD student, Martha’s journey at LDC is all about growth, support, and impact.
Improving heart and diabetes care in Africa – The CREATE project update
In March, Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC)’s Professor Samuel Seidu visited Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana for a key project meeting for the CREATE study.