From research assistant to PhD student, Martha’s journey at LDC is all about growth, support, and impact.

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.

Paul is one of over 100 people in England participating in the MiFoot study. He shared his experience of taking part in research at the LDC

We are incredibly proud to announce that the Co-Director of Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), Professor Melanie Davies CBE, has been chosen to receive a 2025 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

New research shows that Type 2 diabetic patients benefit from continuous glucose monitoring technology (CGM) to improve their care but do not receive this due to lack of training.  

Physical activity professionals and diabetes specialists from the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) and the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust have established a new Diabetes UK (DUK) Professional Interest Network (PIN) group.

A healthy eating and physical activity programme created with, and for, people of African and Caribbean heritage living with type 2 diabetes in London is now seeking volunteers to test its effectiveness around the UK.

Chantaye recently graduated from the University of Leicester’s Diabetes MSc by distance learning course, created with diabetes experts based at Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC). She explains why she applied for the MSc and the benefits she has seen in her role.

Bringing together 3,000+ healthcare professionals, Diabetes Professional Care is the UK's leading event for the entire multi-disciplinary team involved in preventing, treating and managing diabetes and its related conditions

We asked Rachel about her roles and how she came to work in diabetes care, education, and research.

The understanding of diabetes, nutrition and obesity in pregnancy is increasing at pace, thanks to hundreds of women who have chosen to take part in a study being carried out by Leicester's Professor Claire Meek.

Paula Johnston, a Diabetes Specialist Nurse, and graduate of the University of Leicester’s Diabetes MSc by Distance Learning course, has been presented with the prestigious British Journal of Nursing’s Diabetes Nurse of the Year Award. 

Professor Melanie Davies, Co-Director of the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), opened this year's Diabetes Self Management Alliance (DSMA) conference.

A report has been produced by Diabetes UK detailing inpatient care during COVID-19 and the recommendations for care during the winter months for inpatient stay.

This video will give you tips on how to keep your feet healthy.

In this infographic we focus on the management of blood glucose levels before, during and after exercise.