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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. Adults from across the c...
Multidisciplinary care and surgical reconstruction of the diabetic foot the focus of annual symposium
A leading diabetic foot clinic is inviting healthcare professionals with an interest in multidisciplinary diabetic foot care to attend its annual symposium later this year. The King’s Diabetic Foot Cl...
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. Professor Tom Yates, Lead Physical Activity...
Online demonstration of thermography device that assesses foot health
A webinar is being held this month to demonstrate a new thermography scanner that can be used by podiatrists for the monitoring of diabetic foot ulcers and the planter foot. Podium uses thermal imagin...
Webinar on thermography and diabetic foot ulcers now available to view online
A webinar which examined the use of thermography to help identify diabetic foot ulcers early is now available to view online. Those who missed the webinar last month have the opportunity to view the f...
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. Dr Joe Henson, Research Fellow at Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC), and ...
New video shining a light on the emotional impact of diabetes launched as part of Mental Health Awareness Week
The Eden team based at the Leicester Diabetes Centre released a social media video to shine a light on the emotional toll of living with diabetes. As part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, Eden cr...
Benefits of breaking up prolonged sitting to be explored during live online event
A Facebook Live video session taking place today will look at the positive health impact of reducing and regularly breaking up prolonged sitting in people with type 2 diabetes. Dr Charlotte Edwardson...
Core Outcome Set for diabetic foot research
Healthcare professionals involved in the care of diabetic foot disease are being sought to complete a survey exploring their views on the management and treatment of diabetic foot ulceration (DFU). Th...