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University leads first-of-its-kind trial testing diabetes drug for deadly aneurysms
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A Leicestershire farmer is the first person in the UK to join a groundbreaking trial, led by the University of Leicester, to test whether the type...
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Age at prediabetes diagnosis a key factor for risk of type 2 diabetes and cancer, study indicates
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Academics from the University of Leicester have found that the risk of developing cancer following a prediabetes diagnosis is greater in those...
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Global study reveals major gaps in diabetes care targets
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A global study involving academics from the University of Leicester has found that only 12 per cent of individuals with the condition are...
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Conference shows how empathy can help patients and healthcare professionals
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A major conference in Leicester has shown how using empathy in healthcare consultations can improve outcomes for both patients and clinicians
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Leicester researchers identify ethnic disparities in accessing continuous glucose monitors
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People from Afro-Caribbean and South Asian backgrounds are less likely to be prescribed “life-changing†diabetes technology compared to White...
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New Leicester study reveals hidden heart risks in women with Type 2 Diabetes
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Women with type 2 diabetes are nearly twice as likely as men to have hidden heart damage, according to a major new study by Leicester researchers.
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Study recommends SGLT2 inhibitors for people with diabetic foot disease
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People with a history of foot ulcers or amputations should be prescribed SGLT2 inhibitors, according to new research led by a team from the...
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Leicester diabetes expert celebrated with US award
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A world leading expert in diabetes from Leicester has been recognised for her remarkable contribution to the prevention and treatment of the...
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Experts urge caution against overemphasis on type 2 diabetes remission
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Current thinking around type 2 diabetes remission needs to be re-examined to improve patient outcomes, say researchers at the University of Leicester.
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University of Leicester professor appointed chair for REF 2029 sub-panel
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Professor Samuel Seidu from the University of Leicester has been selected to chair an expert panel of the Research Excellence Framework 2029 (REF).