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Improving the lives of people with #diabetes and long-term conditions and their carers, through #research, #education and #innovation.
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📣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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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🎙️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
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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
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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
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Our Hypo Heroes assembled this week to support #HypoAwareness Week, which raises awareness of hypoglycaemia among healthcare professionals across the UK.

Find out more & download the resource pack, supported by our Eden team, at hypoawarenessweek.com.

#HCPs
October 9, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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The first episode of the M3 Podcast series is live!

During the series, hear from our experts talking about:
🔹Emotional & psychological wellbeing when living with diabetes
🔹Diabetic foot disease
🔹Stepping into better health

Listen here: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/ld...
October 8, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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This week is #HypoAwarenessWeek!

Our Eden team has created a 'Highlighting Hypos' infographic for #healthcareprofessionals to use when reviewing someone with #diabetes ⬇️
October 7, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Eight of our experts will be speaking at this year’s #DPC2025 in London (21–22 Oct), sharing the latest insights in diabetes research, management & education.

Read the full line-up ⬇️

🔗 www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/ld...
October 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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🎙️From research to reality, our new LDC podcast is here!

We’re starting with a special #M3Study series, which explores the unique challenges faced by young adults living with #type2diabetes.

🔗 Listen to the first episode here: www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/ld...
October 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Nicole Green, Diabetes Education & Research Associate in our Eden team, will be speaking Best Practice Birmingham next week.

Titled: 'Early onset type 2 diabetes: from basics to brilliance'

08 Oct 2025 | 13:45–14:15 | GP Clinical Theatre 2

#BestPractice2025

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October 1, 2025 at 8:54 AM
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10 researchers from the Leicester Diabetes Centre will be presenting at #EASD2025 on the 16 -19 of September in Vienna.

Read about our experts' sessions:
www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/leicester-diabetes-centre-experts-to-showcase-world-leading-research-at-easd-2025
September 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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A new 4-tier competency framework by Leicester Diabetes Centre is coming soon, designed to boost knowledge & skills in #DiabetesTechnologies & hybrid closed-loop (#HCL) systems.

Presented at #EASD2025 this September!

Learn more & stay tuned.

🔗 www.leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/ne...
September 3, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Free CGM webinar series for #HCPs

In collaboration with our Eden team & the @rcn.org.uk, master Continuous Glucose Monitoring in clinical practice:

🗓️11 Sept – CGM for secondary care
🗓️13 Nov – CGM for primary care
🗓️15 Jan – Interpreting CGM data

Book now: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/700...
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August 27, 2025 at 8:59 AM