Diabetes research helps Paul take control of his health role
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
LDC Co-Director chosen to receive international outstanding achievement award
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).
Leicester Diabetes Centre is an event partner for the 2024 Diabetes Professional Care conference
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
Rachel shares her inspiring journey from Nurse to Diabetes Foot Lead
We asked Rachel about her roles and how she came to work in diabetes care, education, and research.
Leicestershire professor recognised as one of Britain’s top influential figures
Professor Kamlesh Khunti CBE has been ranked in the top 50 on Britain’s 101 Most Influential Asians 2022 list after rising to number one in the world of type 2 diabetes research.
NEWS: Combating type 2 diabetes therapeutic inertia.
Pharmacists, nurses and educators ‘key’ to combating type 2 diabetes therapeutic inertia.
NEWS: £2.6 million to create new approach to care for the under 40s with type 2 diabetes
Funding for a five-year project, that aims to develop a new type of care package that addresses gaps in support for people under 40 living.
NEWS: A £2.1m type 2 diabetes and heart disease research project is announced
Diabetes UK and the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) have teamed up to develop and trial a new healthcare package that could benefit tens of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes across the UK.
NEWS: Dr Sam Seidu, Leicester primary care diabetes doctor and researcher, given prestigious award
Dr Sam Seidu has been presented with a top accolade by a leading professional association
NEWS: Dr Pratik Choudhary has joined world-leading Leicester Diabetes Centre
Dr Pratik Choudhary has joined Leicester Diabetes team of experts as a Professor in type 1 diabetes and technology, and will lead the clinical service for the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in type 1 diabetes.