
New type 2 diabetes and obesity education programme launched
Healthcare professionals can now register for a free ‘Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity Management Education Programme’, which is launching this month.
Developed by the Leicester Diabetes Centre, this innovative programme offers a comprehensive learning experience to support the effective management of obesity in individuals living with type 2 diabetes.
The programme’s multi-level approach bridges real-world evidence and clinical best practices, incorporating patient voices and addressing barriers to healthcare access. It aims to reshape obesity management and set new standards for first-line care.
The programme includes patient and expert testimonials aimed at changing the narrative around obesity, as well as round table discussions featuring leading experts, including Professor Melanie Davies, Professor David Webb, and Dr Dimitris Papamargaritis who explore the disease’s impact and novel therapies.
Animation videos address key topics like weight stigma and holistic treatment approaches, while short online learning modules cover a wide range of subjects, from diagnosing obesity to emerging therapies and physical activity interventions.
Additionally, a web-based toolkit provides guidance on setting up effective obesity services, and the programme incorporates tools for tracking engagement and assessing long-term improvements in clinical practice.
Hosted via an online portal, the free programme is designed to fit around busy schedules. Healthcare professionals can engage at their own pace, and those completing the programme will have the opportunity to earn continuing medical education accreditation, enhancing their professional development.
To register email eden@uhl-tr.nhs.uk quoting ‘Obesity’, stating your role and postcode to receive your log in.