LDC Co-Director named among the 75 most influential ethnic minority people in health
An internationally renowned Leicester-based researcher has been named among the 75 most influential Black, Asian and minority ethnic people in health by the Health Service Journal (HSJ).
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.
Leicester specialist authors key chapter in major dietetics textbook
A Leicester dietitian and researcher has helped shape the latest edition of one of the UK’s leading dietetics textbooks, published during the British Dietetic Association’s Dietitians Week celebrations.
NICE recommends weight-loss jab to prevent heart attacks and strokes
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended that a weekly injection of semaglutide is given to more than a million people to help prevent heart attacks and strokes. This latest recommendation is underpinned by several years of research supported by the NIHR.
Global experts publish landmark update on type 2 diabetes
A group of global experts in type 2 diabetes have come together to deliver an up to date overview of the health condition that affects millions of people around the world in the journal, Nature Reviews Disease Primer in March 2026.
Participant loses 20kg and regains control of his type 2 diabetes through Leicester-led COMBINE study
Del Bains aged 57 from Leicester was finding it harder and harder to manage his type 2 diabetes, until a conversation led him to the COMBINE study at the Leicester Diabetes Centre.
SHIFT programme celebrated during National Lorry Week as Gregory Distribution rolls out driver wellbeing training
The Structured Health Intervention For Transport (SHIFT) programme, developed by Loughborough University and the Leicester Diabetes Centre, was recently honoured with a David Jamieson Road Safety Award at the National Courier Awards 2025, hosted by the Institute of Couriers.
Leicester researchers review next generation of obesity treatments
A team of Leicester researchers have published a review exploring a new generation of medicines that could transform treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes.
LDC launches podcast bringing diabetes research to life
LDC launches podcast bringing diabetes research to life
Weight loss treatments for people with diabetes and obesity could lower the risk of obesity-related cancers
Weight loss treatments for people with diabetes and obesity could lower the risk of obesity-related cancers
Melanie hopes her rise to the top will inspire women to do the same
A University of Leicester diabetes expert who heads up a pioneering research centre hopes her story will inspire other women to climb the career ladder.
Multi-million pound boost for University of Leicester’s ability to improve and save lives
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) has been funded for £26 million over the next five years.
Up to a third of people with type 2 diabetes not taking prescriptions properly
Leicester researchers have used a unique screening approach to suggest that nearly a third of people with type 2 diabetes may be putting their health at risk because they are not taking their medications correctly.
Bollywood Dance is back at Leicester Diabetes Centre
Starting April 30th, researchers from Leicester Diabetes Centre will be joining residents of Oadby and Wigston to discuss healthy lifestyles and join in a fun, free, diabetes friendly Bollywood dance class.
Patient’s surprise diagnosis leads to clinical trial
Alan (66) from Barlestone, Leicestershire, has recently completed the SEESAW trial at the NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) – a partnership between Leicester’s Hospitals, the University of Leicester and Loughborough University.
UK’s largest ever investment into ground-breaking health research
University of Leicester, Leicester’s hospitals and Loughborough University receive £11m funding for NIHR Leicester Biomedical Research Centre.
Office workers urged to exercise
A leading Type 2 diabetes expert from Leicester has welcomed new research calling for sedentary office workers to exercise for an at least an hour a day to stave off the risks from modern lifestyles.