University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) has been awarded the contract to take over delivery of the NHS England Healthy Living service, securing a national offer of digital structured education and self-management support for adults living with diabetes across England.
The five-year contract, due to commence in autumn 2026, will be powered by MyDESMOND, the digital platform developed by experts at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, a partnership between UHL and the University of Leicester.
A major conference breaking down silos across healthcare specialisms will shine a spotlight on some of the biggest developments and challenges shaping cardiovascular, renal and metabolic (CVRM) care. To read more, click here.
Specialists working in the cardiovascular, renal and metabolic field are being encouraged to share their views on integrated care through a new survey led by CVRM Professional Care. To read more, click here.
New research to be presented at EASD 2026 shows a sharp increase in the rate of new cases of type 2 diabetes since the turn of the century, which has continued to accelerate in recent years.
Youth onset type 1 and type 2 diabetes incidence in youth have increased steadily in the USA for several decades, resulting in significant burden of diabetes related morbidity and mortality.
Hypo Awareness Week 2026 has been funded by means of sponsorship from pharmaceutical companies and medical technology companies. The sponsoring companies are Roche, Ascensia and Sanofi which have had no input into the campaign’s arrangements or content
The Cambridge Diabetes Education Programme (CDEP) is supporting this year’s Hypo Awareness Week to help health and social care staff strengthen their knowledge of hypoglycaemia.
Running from September 14 to 20, 2026, the initiative aims to improve the recognition, prevention and management of hypoglycaemia, providing accessible, evidence-based education for health and social care staff working in a range of settings across the UK.
Hypo Awareness Week 2026 has been funded by means of sponsorship from pharmaceutical companies and medical technology companies. The sponsoring companies are Roche, Ascensia and Sanofi which have had no input into the campaign’s arrangements or content
HCPs supporting people with CGMs can share their views in a survey exploring what support is needed for people with diabetes during the first few months of CGM use. To read more, click here.
Spirit Health has announced Dr Kevin Fernando, Portfolio GP at NHS Lothian, as the winner of a place on The Diabetes Exchange – South Korea. To read more, click here.
Researchers at the University of Leicester are looking for 450 people willing to ditch meat as they explore how vegetarian and vegan diets can affect our long‑term health. To read more, click here.
Incorporating a genetic risk score into testing for Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young could identify hidden type 1 diabetes in around one in five individuals with a negative genetic test. To read more, click here.
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A leading researcher from the University of Exeter has been recognised with a prestigious international award for his work to improve the early detection and treatment of type 1 diabetes in adults. To read more, click here.
People with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes who consistently take their prescribed glucose-lowering medication are significantly less likely to experience serious cardiovascular problems, according to a major new study. To read more, click here.
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Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology – South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist Midwife for Diabetes – Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Diabetes Specialist Nurse – University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Children’s Diabetes Dietitian – University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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