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Education is ‘crucial’ in preventing type 2 diabetes cases rising past one billion by 2050
An international diabetes centre claims that education and prevention “serve as vital tools” in the mission against type 2 diabetes after experts have predicted the number of people living with the condition will more than double by 2050.
Leicester volunteers sought for UK’s largest health research programme
People living in Leicester are being urged to take part in a national health research programme which aims to create the most detailed “portrait” of people’s health in the UK.
Sweating and strengthening to be at forefront of live online event
A Facebook Live video session taking place next week will explore the benefits of doing regular moderate-intensity exercise for people with type 2 diabetes.
New video shining a light on the emotional impact of diabetes launched
The Eden team based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre has released a social media video to shine a light on the emotional toll of living with diabetes.
Leicester academic awarded funding for involvement in global sensor data project
A researcher based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre has received international funding for his participation in a project that aims to analyse the health benefits of wearable technology.
Live online event to highlight positive health impact of walking
The health benefits associated with increasing your daily step count will be discussed during a Facebook live session next week.
Education to ‘play vital role’ in reducing number of excess diabetes deaths
A renowned international diabetes centre believes that “education is a key weapon” in the battle against diabetes after a new report has revealed thousands of excess deaths in people living with the condition.
Rising number of young people with type 2 diabetes to be focus of educational meeting
The “stark rise” of type 2 diabetes cases in young people will be at the forefront of an informative session at the highly anticipated Trend Diabetes National Conference next month.
Organisations partner in gestational diabetes trial
The University of Birmingham, Dexter and Cegedim Health Data have partnered in a trial of a new approach that automates finding and recruiting patients for randomised clinical trials and evaluates a specific intervention to improve the uptake of testing for type 2 diabetes amongst women at risk of the disease.
New research aims to transform diabetes care
Diabetes UK and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) have launched a new strategy to set the direction of clinical and applied diabetes research in the UK.
Guildford health company to ‘walk around the world’ to raise money for Diabetes UK
Employees at a pioneering Guildford-based healthcare business are covering the distance it would take to walk around the world to raise funds for a leading diabetes charity.
Registrations welcome for ‘educational’ continuous glucose monitoring webinar
Healthcare professionals looking to refresh their diabetes knowledge are invited to sign up for the first session of a new monthly webinar series dedicated to the subject.
New diabetes webinar series to start with session on continuous glucose monitoring
A virtual event dedicated to continuous glucose monitoring will take place next month as part of a webinar series covering all aspects of diabetes care.
NHS diet to help hundreds of people living with type 2 diabetes
The NHS in the North East and North Cumbria has introduced a service to help hundreds of people combat type 2 diabetes by losing weight.
Welsh type 2 diabetes patients are missing out on vital free education
Hundreds of thousands of people living with type 2 diabetes in Wales are missing out on vital free education.
Leading diabetes conference gives ‘vital boost’ to care
A record-breaking number of healthcare professionals attended Diabetes Professional Care to learn about the latest best practice to boost frontline NHS services.
Trend Diabetes launches new e-learning platform to mark global campaign
An award-winning diabetes nursing group has launched an educational resource this month to mark World Diabetes Day.
Latest diabetes technology showcased at national conference
Innovative technology that is improving the lives of people with diabetes will take centre stage at this year’s Diabetes Professional Care conference.
Landmark changes to diabetes care up for debate
Thousands of UK healthcare professionals will soon be shown how to embrace a landmark shift in the country’s guidelines on supporting people living with diabetes.
Thousands set to attend leading diabetes conference
More than 5,000 healthcare professionals are expected at a national conference known as the “must-attend event” for everyone involved in the treatment and management of diabetes.