LDC confirmed as an IDF Centre of Excellence in Diabetes Care
Leicester Diabetes Centre has been renewed as an International Diabetes Federation Centre of Excellence in Diabetes Care.
Practical Type 1 Technology Course
A practical course targeted at healthcare professionals looking to improve their knowledge and confidence using diabetes technology.
Diabetes Self-Management Alliance Conference
Diabetes Self-Management Alliance 6th international Conference
Leicester health research recognised among best in the UK
Health research enabled by partnership between the University of Leicester and both the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust has been recognised among the best in the UK.
Health education, Fitbits and cabin workouts can improve activity levels of lorry drivers
‘SHIFT’ it: New research suggests health education, Fitbits and cabin workouts can improve activity levels of lorry drivers
Lack of screening for mothers who develop diabetes during pregnancy
Less than one in four women with a history of gestational diabetes are screened annually for type 2 diabetes, a study by Leicester researchers has found.
Honorary Associate Professor
Kath Higgins, Consultant in Diabetes Medicine, recently receives an Honorary Associate Professor title from the University of Leicester
Diabetes Blueprint Report
Midlands Engine partners share groundbreaking Blueprint to tackle diabetes rates and health inequalities across the region and country.
EVENT: Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2022
The Leicester Diabetes Centre joins Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2022 (DUKPC22) for a hybrid conference.
Prof Kamlesh Khunti presented with 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award
The 2022 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards at the King Power Stadium honour Professor Kamlesh Khunti with lifetime achievement award.
Free learning plan for diabetes related emergencies
Leicester Diabetes Centre and MIMS Learning introduce a free learning plan for diabetes related emergencies.
Dr. Samuel Seidu, on how the University of Leicester Diabetes MSc has enriched his career.
Dr Samuel Seidu was awarded one of the first Master’s degrees in Diabetes from the University of Leicester (UoL), he shares his story with us.
Ramadan 2025
LDC has created a set of resources to support those that wish to fast and for healthcare professionals to support and facilitate safe fasting during Ramadan.
Leicester Diabetes Centre named lectures at DUK 2022
Leading experts from the Leicester Diabetes Centre named lectures at Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2022
Celebrating 100 years of Insulin
Professor Melanie Davies CBE shares a section of insulin history
Professor Kamlesh Khunti awarded CBE
Kamlesh Khunti has been awarded a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year’s Honours List.
NEWS: The Leicester Diabetes Centre 12 days of Christmas 2021
Christmas message from Professor Melanie Davies and Professor Kamlesh Khunti
Injectable Therapies Patient Education Programme
A new programme available for healthcare organisations to support people living with type 2 diabetes on Insulin or GLP-1 therapy