RESEARCH: Would you like to support research into COVID-19?
And if you are over 18 and live in Leicester/Leicestershire.
EVENT: diaTribe Leicester 'Royal Rumble'
The ‘Royal Rumble’, Leicester’s leading diabetes professors are set to go head to head discussing the most urgent problems and opportunities facing diabetes today
EVENT: EASD Annual Meeting 2020
The Leicester Diabetes Centre showcases leading experts and diabetes-related research at the first virtual EASD Annual Meeting 2020
ADVICE: Inpatient diabetes care during the COVID-19 pandemic
A report has been produced by Diabetes UK detailing inpatient care during COVID-19 and the recommendations for care during the winter months for inpatient stay.
VIDEO: Keeping Feet Healthy
This video will give you tips on how to keep your feet healthy.
NEWS: Dr Pratik Choudhary has joined world-leading Leicester Diabetes Centre
Dr Pratik Choudhary has joined Leicester Diabetes team of experts as a Professor in type 1 diabetes and technology, and will lead the clinical service for the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in type 1 diabetes.
UPDATES: Coronavirus in Leicester
The government has confirmed a gradual easing of the lockdown restrictions in Leicester.
INFOGRAPHIC: Exercise and managing blood glucose levels with diabetes
In this infographic we focus on the management of blood glucose levels before, during and after exercise.
COVID-19 in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic populations: An evidence review and recommendations
Our colleagues at the South Asian Health Foundation (SAHF) have developed new recommendations to protect Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities from the disproportionate impact of COVID-19.
ADVICE: COVID-19 Information from the ABCD
Our colleagues at the ABCD have put together a support page for Healthcare Professions.
VIDEO: Resources to ensure ethnic diversity in COVID-19 research
In partnership with the NIHR, a toolkit is available offering t advice on designing and delivering research that is sensitive to and inclusive of people from BAME groups.
NEWS: Virtual hospital consultations during COVID-19 pandemic
Diabetes staff rapidly set up virtual clinic software to conduct video consultations with patients.
BAME individuals 'must not be under-represented' in COVID-19 research
Kamlesh Khunti is among an international group of experts calling for researchers to ensure people of BAME groups are represented in COVID-19 research.
RESOURCE: New information leaflet for people with diabetes being discharged from hospital
This leaflet lets you know what to expect when you are discharged from hospital and have diabetes.
NEWS: DTN-UK wins RCP Excellence in Patient Care Awards for digital driven projects
DTN-UK’s innovative Flash Glucose Collaboration has won the prestigious RCP Excellence in Patient Care Awards.
ADVICE: National Diabetes Services Scheme (Languages)
The National Diabetes Services Scheme is an Australian Government Initiative, It shares a number of resources linked to Diabetes and Covid-19 in many different languages.
UPDATE: Pregnancy and COVID-19
The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists have published up-to-date information about pregnancy and COVID-19
UPDATED: Diabetes Inpatient Guidance in Response to COVID-19
Leicester was involved in the publishing of national guidance on ensuring basic and secure diabetes services being maintained during the coronavirus pandemic.
Risk and COVID-19 related mortality in England for diabetes population
Professor Kamlesh Khunti, was a key part of a national team that investigated COVID-19 mortality and diabetes across England.
VIDEO: Health and wellbeing during home isolation
We have put together a short animation with tips on how to take care of your health and wellbeing during home isolation.