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• Leicestershire man says type 2 diabetes study was the best thing he ever did

  Date: 29 Jun 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/leicestershire-man-says-type-2-diabetes-study-was-201cthe-best-thing-he-ever-did201d

  A man with type 2 diabetes is imploring the people of Leicester to take part in a health study which gave him a completely “new lease of life”.

• Benefits from benchside to bedside showcased for NHS anniversary

  Date: 12 Jun 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/benefits-from-benchside-to-bedside-showcased-for-nhs-anniversary

  The National Health Service celebrates its 70th anniversary this year and we are marking the occasion by highlighting the historic partnership...

• Leicester professors urge NHS to tackle diabetes before its too late

  Date: 7 Jun 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/leicester-professors-urge-nhs-to-tackle-diabetes-201cbefore-it2019s-too-late201d

  Two leading Leicester professors have urged the NHS to take action on the type 2 diabetes “ticking time bomb”.

• Children helping research study that aims to improve future NHS care

  Date: 5 Jun 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/june/children-helping-research-study-that-aims-to-improve-future-nhs-care

  Children who have to go to local Emergency Departments are helping a research study that aims to improve future NHS care.

• New booklet gives advice on Mental Capacity Act

  Date: 16 May 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/new-booklet-gives-advice-on-mental-capacity-act

  A new guide is available to help people plan for the future and make informed decisions about their personal welfare, property and financial affairs.

• Leading biomedical and health scientists at Leicester recognised with Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship

  Date: 10 May 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/leading-biomedical-and-health-scientists-at-leicester-recognised-with-academy-of-medical-sciences-fellowship

  Professors from our University have been elected to join the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

• Working with faith community to combat diabetes

  Date: 4 May 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/working-with-faith-community-to-combat-diabetes

  A faith community that we have worked alongside to fight diabetes is now hosting an event on campus to explore how making small changes can help...

• Frequent sauna bathing reduces risk of stroke

  Date: 3 May 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/frequent-sauna-bathing-reduces-risk-of-stroke

  Frequent sauna bathing is associated with a reduced risk of stroke, according to a new international study involving Leicester researchers.

• Leicester diabetes figures up by a third in five years

  Date: 27 Apr 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/may/leicester-diabetes-figures-up-by-a-third-in-five-years

  The number of adults in Leicester with diabetes has risen by 33 per cent in the last five years, according to new figures.

• Call to avoid type 2 diabetes made during national campaign to prevent condition

  Date: 17 Apr 2018

  https://le.ac.uk/news/2018/april/call-to-avoid-type-2-made-during-national-campaign-to-prevent-condition

  A Leicester man with type 2 diabetes is urging people to do all they can to prevent being diagnosed with the condition which could potentially...