University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has been awarded the contract to take over delivery of the NHS England Healthy Living service, securing a national offer of digital structured education and self-management support for people over 18 years of age, living with diabetes across England.

January 2026 marked a major milestone for the DESMOND (Diabetes Education and Self‑Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed) Programme with the launch of Version 7 of its nationally recognised type 2 diabetes curriculum.

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.

Julia Burdon, Education and Research Associate at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, discusses the importance of high-quality diabetes education and the power of digital tools in supporting self-management.

Christmas message from Professor Melanie Davies and Professor Kamlesh Khunti

The Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) will be taking part in Hypo Awareness Week, 3rd - 9th October

Christmas message from Professor Melanie Davies and Professor Kamlesh Khunti

The Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) has partnered with NHS provider, Oviva to provide a new innovative service

The Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) will be taking part in Hypo Awareness Week, 13th - 19th September

Christmas message from Professor Melanie Davies and Professor Kamlesh Khunti

The Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) will be taking part in Hypo Awareness Week, 5 – 11 October