In this episode, we speak with Professor Claire Meek, a clinical academic of Chemical Pathology and Diabetes in Pregnancy at the Leicester Diabetes Centre.

Professor Meek offers valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by women living with type 2 diabetes, and highlights the vital role of pregnancy planning teams in supporting safe and healthy pregnancies. We also explore safe and effective contraceptive options for those managing type 2 diabetes.

In this episode of LDC Presents: The M3 Podcast, we sit down with Professor Pratik Choudhary, Professor in Type 1 Diabetes & Technology at the Leicester Diabetes Centre and Chair of the Diabetes Technology Network–UK.

Prof Choudhary shares insights into how digital health tools, from continuous glucose monitors to nutrition apps, are revolutionising diabetes care.

Guided by the principle “What you don’t measure, you can’t change,” we explore how technology empowers people with type 2 diabetes to take control of their health and what the future holds for personalised care.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Louisa Herring, Physical Activity Research & Implementation Lead at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, to discuss her expertise in 24-hour physical activity behaviours and their impact on health.

We explore how looking at all forms of movement across the day, rather than exercise alone, gives a more complete picture of physical activity.

Dr Herring also introduces the ‘5 S’s’ of physical activity: sleep, sitting, stepping, sweating, and strengthening, and explains how small changes in each can make a significant difference to long-term health.

In episode 2 of the M3 Podcast, we’re joined by advanced nurse practitioner Rachel Berrington, Diabetic Foot Lead at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, to discuss diabetes-related foot disease.

Often linked to changes in circulation and nerve health, foot problems can have a major impact on quality of life, but the good news is that with early recognition and the right care, many complications such as infections or ulcers can be prevented or well managed.

Together, we explore the early warning signs, practical steps for prevention, and what to do if you’re concerned about your foot health.

In our first episode, we’re joined by Dr Sarah Gunn, a clinical psychologist based in the University of Leicester. Together, we explore the emotional and psychological challenges of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes as a young adult, and discuss practical strategies to support well-being, from CBT and compassion-focused therapy to peer support groups and mindfulness apps.

In this short introductory episode, we welcome you to LDC Presents, the new podcast from the Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC).

The Centre — a collaboration between the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust — is home to world-leading professors and one of Europe’s largest diabetes research facilities.