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.
International diabetes researcher becomes Dame
A Leicester doctor whose “constant curiosity” propelled her rise to be among the world’s leading type 2 diabetes and obesity experts has been named a Dame in The King’s Birthday Honours List.
Results from study pave the way for tablet weight loss medication
A global study investigating the safety and effectiveness of a new tablet form of weight loss medication has found it resulted in meaningful weight loss.
Leicester researchers debuted major new insights on multiple long-term conditions at global diabetes event
A trio of pioneering review papers published in The Lancet that offer fresh perspectives on cardiometabolic multiple long-term conditions (MLTCs or multimorbidity) has been unveiled on the international stage.
Leicester Diabetes Centre responds to NICE NG28 consultation
Leicester Diabetes Centre responds to NICE NG28 consultation.
Dr Francesco Zaccardi on improving lives through real-world evidence
We spoke with Dr Francesco Zaccardi about his career journey and the experiences that shaped his passion for real-world evidence and diabetes research.
Prestigious accolade for health inequalities team
A team working to tackle health inequalities for ethnic minority groups has won a national award.
LDC professor appointed chair for REF 2029 sub-panel
Professor Samuel Seidu from the University of Leicester and the Leicester Diabetes Centre has been selected to chair an expert panel of the Research Excellence Framework 2029 (REF).
Professor Leigh Breen joins Leicester researchers to advance metabolic physiology research
Professor Leigh Breen has been appointed as Professor of Translational Physiology at the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), bringing with him a wealth of experience in how exercise and nutrition affect muscle health in ageing and chronic disease.
Top Long COVID symptoms revealed in global study
Researchers from the University of Leicester have been studying the symptoms of Long COVID in an international analysis of 15 million people.
Diabetes research helps Paul take control of his health role
Paul is one of over 100 people in England participating in the MiFoot study. He shared his experience of taking part in research at the LDC
LDC Co-Director chosen to receive international outstanding achievement award
We are incredibly proud to announce that the Co-Director of Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), Professor Melanie Davies CBE, has been chosen to receive a 2025 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).
More training required to ensure patients with Type 2 Diabetes benefit from glucose monitoring technology.
New research shows that Type 2 diabetic patients benefit from continuous glucose monitoring technology (CGM) to improve their care but do not receive this due to lack of training.
University of Leicester and ONS sign strategic partnership to improve research
The University of Leicester and the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive forward groundbreaking health research.