LDC Presents: The M3 Podcast

In this episode, we’re joined once again by Finley Turner, Senior Specialist Research Dietitian at the Leicester Diabetes Centre. This time, we’re diving into the practical realities of eating well on a budget. Together, we explore what a balanced diet looks like for someone living with type 2 diabetes, which nutrient-rich, budget-friendly foods deserve a place on your shopping list, and how to ge...

In this episode, we talk with Fin Turner , Senior Specialist Research Dietitian at the Leicester Diabetes Centre, about the fascinating topic of emotional eating, the tendency to eat in response to feelings such as sadness, stress, anxiety, or boredom rather than physical hunger. We also explore other eating patterns, including reward-based eating (for example, eating during celebrations) and habi...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Michelle Hadjiconstantinou , Lead Chartered Psychologist at the Leicester Diabetes Centre and Behavioural Scientist at the University of Leicester. Together, we explore the prejudice and stigma that young adults living with Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) often face. From well-meaning friends and family suggesting that someone “must be eating too much or not exercising e...

This week, we’re in conversation with Julia Burdon, an experienced Education and Research Associate based in the Leicester Diabetes Centre. Julia shares her insights from years of teaching and training educators to deliver diabetes self-management courses, all with the goal of empowering people with type 2 diabetes to lead healthier lives. She also discusses MyDESMOND, an award-winning digital pla...

This week, we welcome back Professor Claire Meek , a clinical academic at the Leicester Diabetes Centre whose research focuses on diabetes in pregnancy.  In this episode, we turn our attention to women’s health and fertility in type 2 diabetes. Prof Meek discusses the challenges that women with type 2 diabetes may face and explores how strategies such as optimising blood glucose control and weight...

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 effe...

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 “W...

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 intro...

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 compli...

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.