The Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), home to internationally recognised leaders in diabetes research, education and innovation, has played a key role in developing a new European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) e‑learning module showcasing the UK’s approach to structured education for people living with 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.

In our latest episode, we sit down with Dr Michelle Hadjiconstantinou, Lead Chartered Psychologist at the Leicester Diabetes Centre and Behavioural Scientist at the University of Leicester, to tackle an important but often overlooked issue: the stigma surrounding Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) in young adults.

In 2023 we received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to improve digital health management of type 2 diabetes.

Dr Michelle Hadjiconstantinou, Behavioural Scientist and Chartered Psychologist, explains: