As Dr Harriet Morgan prepares to return home to Ghana, we caught up with her to reflect on her time with us—and to celebrate the impact she’s made during her stay.

Mark Walters, 47, will be taking to the skies above his home city of Swansea, Wales, for a daring skydive to raise money for diabetes research at the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC).

Professor Melanie Davies, has been recognised for her remarkable contribution to the prevention and treatment of diabetes at a ceremony in the USA.

In 2023 we received funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to improve digital health management of type 2 diabetes.

Five Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) researchers are heading to Chicago this weekend (20–23 June) to present their latest findings at the American Diabetes Association’s 84th Scientific Sessions

From research assistant to PhD student, Martha’s journey at LDC is all about growth, support, and impact.

In March, Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC)’s Professor Samuel Seidu visited Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana for a key project meeting for the CREATE study.

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) Inpatient Diabetes Training team, in partnership with the Leicester Diabetes Centre’s EDEN team, has launched an enhanced version of the ITS Insulin Safety for Hospital Staff e-learning module (ITS2.0). This free resource helps NHS Trusts improve insulin safety and diabetes care for hospitalised adults.

Paul is one of over 100 people in England participating in the MiFoot study. He shared his experience of taking part in research at the LDC

We are incredibly proud to announce that the Co-Director of Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), Professor Melanie Davies CBE, has been chosen to receive a 2025 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award from the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

New research shows that Type 2 diabetic patients benefit from continuous glucose monitoring technology (CGM) to improve their care but do not receive this due to lack of training.  

Physical activity professionals and diabetes specialists from the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) and the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust have established a new Diabetes UK (DUK) Professional Interest Network (PIN) group.

A healthy eating and physical activity programme created with, and for, people of African and Caribbean heritage living with type 2 diabetes in London is now seeking volunteers to test its effectiveness around the UK.

Chantaye recently graduated from the University of Leicester’s Diabetes MSc by distance learning course, created with diabetes experts based at Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC). She explains why she applied for the MSc and the benefits she has seen in her role.

Bringing together 3,000+ healthcare professionals, Diabetes Professional Care is the UK's leading event for the entire multi-disciplinary team involved in preventing, treating and managing diabetes and its related conditions

We asked Rachel about her roles and how she came to work in diabetes care, education, and research.

The understanding of diabetes, nutrition and obesity in pregnancy is increasing at pace, thanks to hundreds of women who have chosen to take part in a study being carried out by Leicester's Professor Claire Meek.

Paula Johnston, a Diabetes Specialist Nurse, and graduate of the University of Leicester’s Diabetes MSc by Distance Learning course, has been presented with the prestigious British Journal of Nursing’s Diabetes Nurse of the Year Award. 

Professor Melanie Davies, Co-Director of the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), opened this year's Diabetes Self Management Alliance (DSMA) conference.