Physical activity programme improves lifestyles of South Asian communities in Leicester
An educational physical activity programme aiming to tackle rising rates of type 2 diabetes in the South Asian community has proven to have a lasting impact on the health of people taking part
Leicester study warns of dangers of non-adherence after finding that 45% of kidney patients had not taken their medication as prescribed.
When patients suffering from chronic health conditions don’t take their medicine as prescribed it can lead to unnecessary interventions and poor outcomes.
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Leicester diabetes educator receives leadership award
A clinician and educator has won a prestigious accolade for her “profound influence on healthcare education” at this year’s University Hospitals of Leicester’s (UHL) Recognition Awards.
Registration now open for practical diabetes technology course in Leicester
A practical course targeted at healthcare professionals looking to improve their knowledge and confidence using diabetes technology is now open for registration.
Major type 1 diabetes survey to tackle ‘unanswered questions’ about condition
People with type 1 diabetes, their families, carers and healthcare professionals involved in their care have been urged to take part in a new survey which will shape future research and help improve the management of the condition.
Upcoming webinar to showcase specialist post-graduate diabetes training programme in Leicester
Healthcare professionals looking to specialise in diabetes care have been invited to join a webinar to learn about a part-time post graduate training programme dedicated to managing the condition in a webinar this month.
New non-alcoholic fatty liver disease research partnership launched
A new partnership bringing academics together to identify research priorities around liver disease has been launched.
Leicester researcher wins global diabetes award
An established academic from the Leicester Diabetes Centre has received a prestigious international award for his “outstanding” research on primary care diabetes.
‘On the go’ diabetes education launched on Instagram
A new diabetes education service for healthcare professionals is now available on Instagram as part of a new project aiming to deliver “training on the go”.
LDC researchers given Professor status from University of Leicester
A physical activity researcher and a consultant diabetologist have been made Professors by the University of Leicester for improving the lives of people living with diabetes.
Leicester diabetes professor awarded honorary degree
An internationally recognised diabetes professor from Leicester has been presented with an honorary degree from the university he graduated from as a doctor in 1984.