Weight-loss drug users turn to social media over doctors for advice
People using weight-loss drugs are more likely to seek advice from social media than healthcare professionals, a study involving Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) researchers has found.
Diabetes MSc alumni interview: Hanna Boëthius
Hanna Boëthius shares her experience of studying the part-time, distance-learning Diabetes MSc at Leicester Diabetes Centre and how it has benefited her professional development.
Hybrid closed‑loop technology outperforms traditional insulin pump therapy, Leicester analysis shows
A study by Leicester experts in diabetes has confirmed that hybrid closed-loop systems outperform sensor-augmented pumps in type 1 diabetes management.
Understanding stigma in early-onset type 2 diabetes
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.
Building expertise in Early Onset Type 2 Diabetes: Insights from the LDC symposium
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.
LDC launches new toolkit to support the transformation of diabetes services
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.