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The Diabetes and Endocrinology Department at the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust have created the website to make diabetes support just a click away for patients and healthcare professionals in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and across the internet.
Latest articles
- Diabetes Management Update 15th March 2012
- The adult patient’s passport to safer use of insulin
- Temporary interruption of supplies of “Apidra” insulin preparations
- The General Practice Awards 2011
- DESMOND ‘A Safer Ramadan’ group education in Leicester
News & Events
Diabetes Management Update 15th March 2012
Calling all healthcare professionals working in the area of Diabetes FREE Education Event hosted b... Learn More
The adult patient’s passport to safer use of insulin
Developed in Leicester in collaboration with theNPSA, consultant nurses and specialists in diabetes... Learn More
New Leicestershire Diabetes Information Leaflets
New Leicestershire Diabetes Information LeafletsOur team has put together a range of informative a... Learn More
Temporary interruption of supplies of “Apidra” insulin preparations
You will all have received notification of a shortage of Apidra for the next two months. Until the... Learn More
Our Services
Our Vision
Department Of Diabetes And Endocrinology Within the University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL), ther... Learn More
Integrated Community Diabetes Service ICDS
Integrated Community Diabetes Service (ICDS) (UHL Diabetes Care) About the Service The Integrated... Learn More
Your Diabetes
Pre-Diabetes
What is pre-diabetes? “Pre- diabetes” is a term used when your blood glucose have been... Learn More
Are you at risk?
Risk Factors for DiabetesNo one really fully knows yet what causes diabetes but genetic factors, (... Learn More
Your Diabetes
Facts and Figures
The facts... Diabetes affects 2.8 million people world wide and is expected to affect 380 million... Learn More
Myths and FAQs
Frequently asked questions: The Facts 1. Why does Diabetes Develop?Your risk of developing Type 2... Learn More
The Safe Use of Insulin Information Leaflet
Developed in Leicester in collaboration with the NPSA, consultant nurses and specialists in diabet... Learn More
Diet and Lifestyle
Diet and Lifestyle If you have been diagnosed with diabetes there are certain changes that you may... Learn More
Diabetes Advice for Ramadan
To Fast Or Not To Fast? Controlling your diabetes is related to foods you eat, the amount of act... Learn More
Professional
Leicestershire Diabetes Guidelines
Leicestershire Diabetes Guidelines The NEW updated Leicestershire Diabetes Guidelines for the Man... Learn More
Safe Use of Insulin E-learning Course
Over 60,000 health professionals across 40 Trusts have completed an innovative e-learning course de... Learn More
ICDS Community Nurse Education Event
COMMUNITY DIABETES NURSE EDUCATION EVENT Thursday 22nd March 2012 Event Title: Pre-pregnancy This... Learn More