LDC experts to share insights at Diabetes Professional Care 2025
Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) is delighted to announce that eight of our experts will take to the stage at this year’s Diabetes Professional Care (DPC) conference, taking place in London on 21–22 October 2025.
As one of the UK’s leading events for healthcare professionals involved in diabetes care, DPC brings together clinicians, researchers, educators, and industry experts to exchange knowledge, showcase innovation, and explore the latest developments in diabetes prevention, management, and treatment.
LDC’s speakers will present across both days of the conference, offering evidence-based insights and practical strategies that support people living with diabetes and related conditions.
Tuesday 21 October
Dr Louisa Herring, Lead Research Associate for Physical Activity, Research and Implementation
Every moment matters: the importance of the 24-hour movement behaviours in diabetes and cardiovascular disease management
Theatre C, 12:30–1:00pmFinley Turner, Senior Specialist Research Dietitian
Why is weight management so difficult but still so important in diabetes management? Does anything help? Practical tips to support patient progress
Theatre B, 1:00–1:30pmDr Ehtasham Ahmad, Consultant in Diabetes and Obesity, and Finley Turner, Senior Specialist Research Dietitian
Bridging the gap: integrating obesity and diabetes care
Keynote Theatre, 4:00–4:45pmEllen Hopwood, Research Assistant
Self-management support in people with multiple long-term conditions (multimorbidity)
Keynote Theatre, 5:00–5:30pm
Wednesday 22 October
James Ridgeway, Education and Research Associate and Diabetes Nurse Specialist
Type 1 diabetes – diagnosis and beyond
Theatre A, 11:00–11:45amDenise Orwin, Education and Research Facilitator
SHIFTing gears to improve driver health and road safety through collaboration
Theatre C, 11:30am–12:00pmJames Ridgeway, Education and Research Associate and Diabetes Nurse Specialist
Exercise and nutrition management of type 1 diabetes
Theatre C, 12:15–1:00pmErica Richardson, Nurse Lecturer and Lead Diabetes Research Nurse, and James Ridgeway, Education and Research Associate and Diabetes Nurse Specialist
Diabetes Technology: Where are we now, where are we going, and how do we get there?
Keynote Theatre, 3:15–3:45pmNicole Green, Educator and Research Associate
Early Onset Type 2 diabetes
Theatre B, 3:45–4:15pmErica Richardson, Nurse Lecturer and Lead Diabetes Research Nurse
Practical application: using advanced technologies to support people living with diabetes
Keynote Theatre, 4:00–4:30pm
Visit the LDC stand
You can also find Leicester Diabetes Centre at Stand A34 in the exhibition hall. Our team will be available throughout the conference to discuss our latest research, education programmes, and opportunities for collaboration. Whether you’re looking to enhance your professional practice or explore partnership opportunities, we’d love to connect with you.
Based at Leicester General Hospital, the Leicester Diabetes Centre is a partnership between the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. As one of the UK’s leading hubs for diabetes research, education, and innovation, we’re dedicated to improving the lives of people living with diabetes through evidence, expertise, and collaboration.
A full version of the conference programme is available on the DPC website: www.diabetesprofessionalcare.com/conference-programme
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