Primary care is ‘fundamental’ to tackling global burden of diabetes, researchers stress
Primary care is “uniquely positioned” to drive improvements in diabetes care and tackle this “major global public health crisis”, East Midlands researchers have argued.
Neurodiverse individuals may face heightened risk of type 2 diabetes at younger ages, suggests study of over 6 million people
ADHD appears twice as prevalent, and autism more than three times as prevalent, among individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 20, compared to similarly aged individuals without type 2 diabetes.
Study finds reassuring signs for diabetic and weight loss drug use around pregnancy, but questions remain
A study by an international group of researchers finds popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs are not linked to pregnancy complications in most women with diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes outcomes classified to strengthen disease modification efforts
A new framework which categorises the outcomes of type 2 diabetes could be instrumental in the drive to alter the progression of the disease and prevent complications.
Diabetes MSc alumni interview: Laura Lovell
Laura Lovell shares her experience of studying the part-time, distance-learning Diabetes MSc at Leicester Diabetes Centre and how it has benefited her professional development.
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.