ADVICE: Leicester midwife urges others to ‘improve care for future generations’
People should not hesitate to get involved in research to “improve care for future generations”
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.
ADVICE: General Advice for Healthcare Professionals
We will endeavour to keep this page updated to support Healthcare Professionals working in diabetes care
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.
Risk Reduction Framework for NHS Staff
An expert working group led by Leicester Diabetes Centre co-Director Professor Kamlesh Khunti has developed a Risk Reduction Framework for NHS Staff at risk of COVID-19 infection.
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: Updated guidance for people with type 2 diabetes planning to fast during Ramadan
Researchers from Leicester, in collaboration with international experts, have produced updated guidelines for Muslim patients with type 2 diabetes during Ramadan.
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.
RAMADAN: FREE resources for Healthcare Professionals
ELearning module on supporting your patients to have a safer 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