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More than 20 years ago, researchers in #Leicester helped create DESMOND, a structured education programme that has supported hundreds of thousands of people living with diabetes.
Today, we're delighted to share that the next chapter of that journey has begun...
News| From autumn 2026, the @NHSEngland Healthy Living service will be powered by MyDESMOND, developed by experts at the Leicester Diabetes Centre.
Helping adults across England access diabetes education and self-management support.
🔗leicesterdiabetescentre.org.…
#DiabetesEducation
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News| From autumn 2026, the @NHSEngland Healthy Living service will be powered by MyDESMOND, developed by experts at the Leicester Diabetes Centre.
Helping adults across England access diabetes education and self-management support.
🔗leicesterdiabetescentre.org.…
#DiabetesEducation
Alison Northern retweeted
Do you live in #Wales? Are you at risk of #type2diabetes?
This #Type2DiabetesPreventionWeek, you can access FREE digital health support:
• Let’s Prevent Diabetes
• Baby Steps (for women with a history of gestational diabetes)
Sign up: letspreventdiabetes.wales
@AlisonNorthern
Alison Northern retweeted
We & @LDC_tweets were proud to be front & centre at #DUKPC26 @diabetesuk🎉
From an interactive workshop on tackling inequalities in structured education to 3 diabetes education related abstracts in the Poster Hub!
🔗desmond.nhs.uk/news-articles…
#DiabetesEducation #HealthEquity
Alison Northern retweeted
Are you attending #dukpc this week in Liverpool?
Make sure attend the workshop being co-delivered by @AlisonNorthern in room 3B 3pm Thursday.
Structured education reimagined: Overcoming barriers and inequalities
& check out our posters P447, P460, & P462 #dukpc26 @DiabetesUK
Next week eight LDC experts will be speaking at @DUK’s Professional Conference in #Liverpool!
Find out what sessions and topics they will be covering: leicesterdiabetescentre.org.…
You can also visit our stall: C13
#DUKPC2026 #DiabetesResearch #DiabetesEducation #DiabetesExperts
Alison Northern retweeted
Next week eight LDC experts will be speaking at @DUK’s Professional Conference in #Liverpool!
Find out what sessions and topics they will be covering: leicesterdiabetescentre.org.…
You can also visit our stall: C13
#DUKPC2026 #DiabetesResearch #DiabetesEducation #DiabetesExperts
Alison Northern retweeted
🗞️NEWS: DESMOND launches major update to its type 2 #diabetes education curriculum
Read more here➡️ tinyurl.com/4ja85zfc
Alison Northern retweeted
DESMOND began with a simple idea, that people with #Type2Diabetes deserve structured, evidence-based education to take control of their health.
From face-to-face sessions to MyDESMOND digital support, we’ve empowered thousands for 20+ years.
Learn more: desmond.nhs.uk/about-us
Alison Northern retweeted
Do you live in #Wales? Do you or someone you know have #type2diabetes?
Sign up to #MyDESMOND digital diabetes education. mydesmond.wales
#WorldDiabetesDay
Alison Northern retweeted
Today is #WorldDiabetesDay 💙
Living with #type2diabetes? You're not alone.
The DESMOND programme offers supportive education to help you take control of your health.
Learn more, connect with others, and feel empowered.
desmond.nhs.uk/find-your-nea…
#DiabetesEducation #DESMOND
Alison Northern retweeted
Do you have #Type2Diabetes & aged between 18-45 years?
The DANA #research study tests a digital programme specifically designed for people with type 2 diabetes, which aims to improve people’s health & wellbeing.
Find out more: dana-mydesmond.squarespace.c…
#BePartofResearch #health
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In 2024/25, we’ve made #DESMOND more accessible and inclusive, giving Educators tools to tailor sessions for different communities.
Everyone’s diabetes journey is unique.
Find out more: static1.squarespace.com/stat…
#DiabetesEducation #Accessibility
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New paper in @DiabeticMed finds women diagnosed with #GestationalDiabetes often receive little or no type 2 risk communication, during or after pregnancy.
This gap leads to confusion about #Type2Diabetes and how to manage or prevent it.
@kamleshkhunti @MichelleHadji @LDC_tweets
ALT Text reads: new publication in Diabetic Medicine
Alison Northern retweeted
Congratulations to Nikoletta Siddique from @CLCHNHSTrust who received the Excellence in Group Education award at the 2024 Celebrating DESMOND awards!
“It is a real honour to be able to showcase such talent” said event host @AlisonNorthern
Read more: desmond.nhs.uk/news-articles…
Alison Northern retweeted
This week, we share our 2024-25 Highlights Report.
Take a read to find out what we've been up to.
#teamdesmond #Desmond #diabeteseducation
desmond.nhs.uk/news-articles…
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🎉Congratulations to the @NHS_Lothian DESMOND team on receiving the Team of the Year at the 2024 DESMOND awards!
“The passion and dedication of the NHS Lothian team is clear to see”, said event host, @AlisonNorthern.
Read the article: desmond.nhs.uk/news-articles…
#diabeteseducation
Alison Northern retweeted
🎉Congratulations to the @NHS_Lothian DESMOND team on receiving the Team of the Year at the 2024 DESMOND awards!
“The passion and dedication of the NHS Lothian team is clear to see”, said event host @AlisonNorthern.
Read the article: desmond.nhs.uk/news-articles…
#diabeteseducation
Alison Northern retweeted
Happy #InternationalWomensDay!
Join our team in celebrating #InternationalWomensDay today! Here’s just a selection of the wonderful LDC team celebrating this week.
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction @womensday
Alison Northern retweeted
Some photos of the fantastic women (past & present) that have helped to make #Desmond the success that it is today!
#diabeteseducation
#desmondeducators
#IWD2025
#InternationalWomensDay
Alison Northern retweeted
On #InternationalWomensDay we thank all the amazing women who deliver, organise or support #Desmond services across the world; providing world-class evidence-based healthcare education to their local communities.
We are very proud 💙
#IWD2025
#diabeteseducation
#AccelerateAction
