Leicester Diabetes Centre
banner
ldc-news.bsky.social
Leicester Diabetes Centre
@ldc-news.bsky.social
Improving the lives of people with #diabetes and long-term conditions and their carers, through #research, #education and #innovation.
www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk
📣New podcast episode!

How does #type2diabetes shape women’s health & pregnancy planning?

Professor Claire Meek joins us to unpack key considerations, supportive care, & safe contraceptive choices.

🎧 Listen here: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/wo...

#DiabetesCare #WomensHealth
November 26, 2025 at 9:20 AM
👏 Huge congratulations to #TeamLDC for being commended at the #QiCDiabetes Awards!

Their innovative care pathway for Early Onset Type 2 Diabetes is transforming lives.

Learn more: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/ld...

#DiabetesCare #Innovation
LDC team commended for transforming care for Early Onset Type 2 Diabetes — Leicester Diabetes Centre
We’re thrilled to share that the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) has been commended for the Patient Care Pathway, Secondary, Primary, Specialist or Community Care award at the prestigious Quality in C...
www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The number of people diagnosed with early onset #Type2Diabetes is rising.

Join leading experts, including Professor Claire Meek, at our Early Onset T2D Symposium for evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes.

Register today: leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/ea...
November 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Day 2 at the #PCDOConference

Join Dimitris Papamargaritis for 'Masterclass 1: Implementation of Obesity Guidelines' at 11:20.

Don't forget to visit the exhibition space to meet LDC representatives & learn more about our education programmes.

#DiabetesCare #ObesityManagement
November 20, 2025 at 9:38 AM
We’re live at the PCDO Conference in Birmingham!

Come and say hi👋 to the LDC representatives today in the exhibition space to explore our work in diabetes and obesity care.

Details below⬇️

#PCDOConference #Diabetes #ObesityCare
November 19, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Learn from experts at LDC!

There's still time to join our Physical Health Behaviours course for professionals supporting people with long-term conditions.

🔹3 Dec 2025 | £75 (incl. lunch & parking)
🔹Online + in-person

www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/en...
November 18, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Early-onset #type2diabetes is on the rise. What does this mean for clinical practice?

Hear from leading experts at our upcoming symposium.

📅 14 Jan 2026
🔗 Register now: leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/ea...
Early Onset Type 2 Diabetes Symposium
YouTube video by Leicester Diabetes Centre
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Did you know 4.6 million people in the UK live with diabetes? This #WorldDiabetesDay we explore diabetes-related distress, workplace support & your rights.

Read the full article: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/ma...

#DiabetesAwareness #WorkplaceWellbeing
Managing diabetes distress and creating supportive workplaces — Leicester Diabetes Centre
In honour of this year’s World Diabetes Day theme, ‘Diabetes and the Workplace’, we’re focusing on what it means to live with diabetes at work.
www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
It’s #WorldDiabetesDay! The theme, ‘Diabetes & the workplace’, reminds us how important supportive workplaces are.

Watch our colleague & his manager share how flexibility at work helps manage diabetes day to day: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/wo...

#DiabetesAwareness
World Diabetes Day 2025: Supporting people with diabetes at work — Leicester Diabetes Centre
Every year on 14 November, World Diabetes Day (WDD) raises awareness of the condition affecting over 500 million people worldwide.
www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 6:53 AM
🎙️ New episode alert!

How is #technology transforming diabetes care?
Prof. Pratik Choudhary joins Dr Louisa Herring to discuss #CGMs, apps & the future of #DigitalHealth.

Listen here: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/ho...

#DiabetesCare #M3Podcast
How Technology is Changing Diabetes Care: Insights from Prof Pratik Choudhary — Leicester Diabetes Centre
In the latest episode of LDC Presents: The M3 Podcast, Professor Pratik Choudhary explains why technology is more than just a convenience — it’s a game-changer.
www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Join our full-day educational programme on physical health behaviours for people with long-term conditions.

🔹3 Dec 2025 | Leicester Diabetes Centre
🔹£75 | Includes lunch & parking

Why are physical health behaviours are important?
👇
youtu.be/9z6AlRbdNWE
LDC Physical Behaviours Promo
YouTube video by Leicester Diabetes Centre
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Improve patient outcomes with the 5S’s – Sleep, Sitting, Stepping, Sweating & Strengthening.

Join our interactive course at the LDC on 3 Dec 2025.

£75 | Includes lunch & online module

🔗 leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/en...

#HealthEducation #NHS #Wellbeing
November 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
HCPs! Join us for the Early Onset #Type2Diabetes Symposium.

🗓️14 Jan 2026
📍LDC, Leicester General Hospital.

Hear from experts incl. Profs Claire Meek, Shivani Misra, & Emma Wilmot.

Free to attend. Places are limited, so book now: leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/ea...
Early Onset Type 2 Diabetes Symposium — Leicester Diabetes Centre
The Early Onset Type 2 Diabetes Symposium addresses the urgent and growing challenge of type 2 diabetes in younger populations.
leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 10:25 AM
The latest edition of The LDC Newsletter is now live.

Read about our upcoming Early Onset Type 2 Diabetes Symposium, award-winning behaviour change programme for truck drivers, a review of the next generation of obesity treatments and more!

🔗 www.linkedin.com/pulse/diabet...
Diabetes Research & Education - Award win for the SHIFT programme, next generation of obesity treatments, a new podcast episode and more...
Welcome to the November edition of our newsletter from the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC). We are excited to bring you regular updates featuring the latest research news, clinical insights, education...
www.linkedin.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
🎙️Listen to our Co-Director, Prof Kamlesh Khunti explore the complexities & future of managing multiple long-term conditions (MLTC) with Dr Ghanshyam Kacha ⬇️ #ChronicConversations
🎙️ New #ChronicConversations episode!
Get expert insights on multiple long-term conditions with Professor Kamlesh Khunti.

Explore clinical challenges, breakthrough therapies, and future innovations.

🎧 Spotify: tinyurl.com/yu85j5pu
▶️ YouTube: tinyurl.com/rnh3x957
Episode 12 – Tackling challenges in multiple long-term conditions with Professor Kamlesh Khunti
Chronic Conversations: Research on multiple conditions · Episode
tinyurl.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Last chance to sign up!

Join our EDEN team tomorrow for a Lipid Management in Type 2 Diabetes virtual event.

Hear from experts Niraj Lakhani & Nicole Green on cholesterol, lifestyle & treatment strategies in #PrimaryCare.

Register now: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/700...
November 5, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The SHIFT programme won an award at the National Courier Awards! Highlighted this #NationalLorryWeek (3–9 Nov), it’s now rolling out at Gregory Distribution.

Read more: leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/sh...

#SHIFTProgramme #DriverHealth #RoadSafety
November 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Join our experts for the 'Enhance Physical Health Behaviours' course for HCPs supporting people with long-term conditions.

3 Dec 2025 | £75 (incl. lunch & parking)

Online + in-person

Book your place now: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/en...
October 30, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Our latest #LDCpodcast episode is out now! 🎧

Dr Louisa Herring joins us to discuss the 5S’s of Physical Activity - sleep, sitting, stepping, sweating & strengthening - and how small daily changes can improve long-term health.

👉 Listen here: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/ne...
October 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Creativity meets impact at LDC!

Meet Charlie Franklin, our Senior Creative, who brings diabetes research to life visually. ☕🚴‍♂️

Read more: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/me...

#DiabetesResearch #HealthDesign
October 27, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Do you have #Type2Diabetes & aged between 18-45 years?

The DANA #research study tests a digital programme specifically designed for people with type 2 diabetes, which aims to improve people’s health & wellbeing.

Find out more: dana-mydesmond.squarespace.com

#BePartofResearch #health
October 16, 2025 at 12:42 PM
One week to go until Diabetes Professional Care 2025!

📍21-22 October | Olympia London

Register here to secure your free pass: www.diabetesprofessionalcare.com

Find out which LDC experts will be there: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/ld...

#DPC2025
October 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🎙️New podcast episode!

We’re joined by Rachel Berrington, Diabetic Foot Lead
at Leicester's Hospitals, to discuss diabetes-related foot disease.

Listen for how to spot early signs & steps you can take to protect your feet.

Listen now: leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/ne...

#DiabetesCare
October 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Today we’re celebrating the vital role AHPs play across the #NHS.

Meet Fin Turner, Senior Specialist Research Dietitian, supporting participants in studies exploring new weight loss treatments.

🔗Read more: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/co...

#AHPsDay2025 #Dietitian
October 14, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The October edition of our #newsletter is live!

Catch up on the latest #research from our experts, find out who’s speaking at #DPC2025, celebrate our recent award successes, and more.

👉 Read now & subscribe so you don’t miss future updates: www.linkedin.com/pulse/diabet...
October 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM