VIDEO: Freestyle Libre
This video will show you how to get started with your Freestyle Libre.
VIDEO: Starting Insulin
This video will support you to become more confident with using an insulin pen in a safe and correct way.
VIDEO: Blood Glucose Monitoring
This video will help give you an understanding of how to use the monitor and test your blood glucose levels.
LOCAL: Leicester Diabetes Specialist Nurse Helpline
We offer a telephone helpline service for patients under the care of the Diabetes team at the University Hospitals of Leicester.
VIDEO: Leicester Diabetes Specialist Nurse Helpline
Our diabetes telephone helpline service for patients living in Leicester is available to offer on-going support in the management of diabetes.
VIDEO: Research continues during the COVID-19 pandemic
Professor Melanie Davies talk about the important continuing research at LDC during the COVID-19 pandemic
RESOURCES: How could my diabetes be affected with the Coronavirus?
We’ve picked some helpful leaflets and guidelines to help you with regards to living with your diabetes during the Coronavirus epidemic.
VIDEO: Injection site safety
We have put together an informative animation for people living with diabetes regarding injection site safety.
VIDEO: Ramadan advice on fasting and feasting safely during the Coronavirus pandemic
We've put together a short animation to help you keep safe during the holy month of Ramadan.
VIDEO: Physical activity during COVID-19
This video highlights the benefits of remaining active and how vital it is to regularly break up your sitting time, for both your, physical and mental health.
VIDEO: Taking care of your Mental wellbeing
In this video we explore useful tips to keep on top of your mental wellbeing whilst staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
VIDEO: Advice for people with type 2 diabetes planning to fast during Ramadan
Dr Ehtasham Ahmad advice on fasting and Ramadan for people with type 2 diabetes.
RAMADAN: Advice from a Community Champion
Ebrahim Ali a Community Champion for a Safer Ramadan Programme promotes our Muslim communities to fast safely during the holy month of Ramadan.
VIDEO: Advice for our South Asian community about living with diabetes
Advice for our South Asian community about living with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic
ADVICE: Updated Coronavirus Questions Answered by our Diabetes Team
Some frequently asked questions from our patient helpline in Leicester
VIDEO: Continuing to support patients
The Leicester Diabetes Centre continues to support people living with diabetes, adapting to change and creating innovative ways to further engage with patients
INFOGRAPHIC: Remaining physically active during COVID-19 for those with diabetes
In this infographic we highlight the benefits of remaining active, alongside some top tips on how to do so whilst at home or in isolation.
LOCAL: Red 4 Research Support
We supported Red 4 Research, a campaign to raise awareness and show appreciation to research staff and participants.
RESOURCES: Resources About Coronavirus in South Asian Languages
Our colleagues at SAHF have put together some resources and links in South Asian Languages to follow for advice during the Coronavirus Pandemic.