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Leicester Diabetes Centre - Committed to growing international research, education & innovation
Are you concerned about your weight? Would you like help losing weight? Are you interested in taking part in a research study looking at #weightloss, #exercise and #wellbeing ? The OPAL study might be for you! Call: 0116 258 4323 Or email: [email protected]
Are you a health professional interested in learning about the challenges, research & innovations in screening for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)? LDC’s Prof @ClaireMeek5 is speaking at the @DiabetesWA symposium on 18th August. Learn more & book: diabeteswa.com.au/GDM/
Are you interested in a #research study that will test a new type of care that has been specifically designed for people with #diabetes-related foot ulcer disease? You may be eligible for the MiFoot study: mifoot.org.uk @kamleshkhunti @drpratikc @ARC_EM @solomon19400
Living with two or more long-term health conditions in the Hinckley & Bosworth or North West Leicestershire area? Would you like to help test an intervention designed to support people to improve their 24-hour movement behaviours? Contact us: 📩 [email protected]
People take part in #health #research for different reasons. A recent participant said: "It brought more awareness to my condition". If you live with a long-term condition (#obesity, #diabetes, #HeartDisease) join our research registry today: leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/resear…
🎊Congratulations to Dr @EHTASHAMAHMAD13 who was shortlisted for the @uniofleicester College of Life Sciences prize for Excellent PhD Performance! From all your colleagues at LDC, congratulations on both completing your PhD and being shortlisted for this award! @kamleshkhunti
New feature in Motor Transport highlights the urgent need to support lorry drivers’ health. Proud to work alongside @lborouniversity to develop solutions that make a real impact. Read more 👇 🔗 motortransport.co.uk/time-to-make-a… #DriverHealth #WorkplaceWellbeing
Without #ClinicalResearch, we couldn’t discover, develop or improve treatments. This #ResearchAppreciationDay, we’re celebrating everyone at LDC, from reception to clinic, who makes research happen. Thank you for all you do! #ResearchMatters @kamleshkhunti @profmjdavies
Huge congratulations to our Co-Director, Prof @kamleshkhunti for this exciting news ⬇️
Honoured to be elected as Member of Academia Europaea @acad_euro
In 2023, Dr Harriet Morgan joined us from #Ghana for a 2-year post at LDC & @crdc_ln. As she returns home, we celebrate her contribution to #research & diabetes care. “I hope to take the same spirit of kindness with me.” 🔗leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/fare… #GlobalHealth #TeamLDC
Swansea’s Mark Walters is skydiving to raise £1,000 for diabetes research at LDC! “Diabetes has affected my life & my family in so many ways", explains Mark, who will be taking the plunge in October. 🔗To read more & donate: leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/swan… #DiabetesResearch
Huge congratulations to our Co-Director, @profmjdavies, who is the first woman outside the USA to receive the @AmDiabetesAssn National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award 🏆 We're so proud of your achievement! Read more below ⬇️
NEWS 🚨 | Congratulations to Professor Melanie Davies, who has been recognised for her remarkable contribution to the prevention and treatment of #type2diabetes by the @AmDiabetesAssn at a ceremony in the USA. Professor of Diabetes Medicine @uniofleicester, @profmjdavies…
There’s still time to sign up for the LDC Practical Diabetes Technology & Hybrid Closed Loop Course! This hands-on course will enhance your confidence & knowledge of #diabetes #technology & is in Maynooth, #Ireland on 20th & 21st November. Sign up: leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/practical-diab…
#Type2diabetes is common in people of South Asian, Black African & Caribbean heritage, but most digital health resources aren’t designed for these groups Our new guide & implementation strategy aim to help organisations tailor digital support Read more: leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/brid…
Congratulations to the @DESMONDNotts team who received the Innovation award at the 2024 DESMOND awards! “The team has worked tirelessly to innovate and adapt to meet the changing needs of their patients”, said event host, @AlisonNorthern Read more: desmond.nhs.uk/news-articles/…
📢Professor @MelanieJDavies, Co-Director of LDC, is presenting at the @AmDiabetesAssn #ADASciSessions today: “Symposium: Once-Monthly MariTide for the Treatment of Obesity in People with or without Type 2 Diabetes – A 52-Week Phase 2 Study” 🕐13:30 leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/pres…
📢 Are you at the @AmDiabetesAssn #ADASciSessions today? Professor @kamleshkhunti, Co-Director of LDC, is presenting: “Guideline Recommended Risk Factor Target Achievements in People with Type 2 Diabetes – An Updated Systematic Review.” 🕔 17.11 leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/pres…
📢 @ri_tis, Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology, will share: “GLP-1/Glucagon Receptor Agonists” at the @AmDiabetesAssn #ADASciSessions today 🕟 16.30 leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/pres…
📢 @MelanieJDavies, Professor of Diabetes Medicine and Co-Director of LDC, is presenting at the @AmDiabetesAssn #ADASciSessions today: “REDEFINE 2 – Efficacy Results.” 🕗 8:39 Don’t miss it! leicesterdiabetescentre.org.uk/news-blog/pres…
