Do I need BP and Urine tests if I have Gestational Diabetes?

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, talks about what Pre-Eclampsia is, how it's picked up and how it can be treated. He finishes by saying that the risk to the mother ends at delivery.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains whether Blood Pressure and urine testing is needed and routinely done in Gestational Diabetes.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains what Pre-eclampsia is and how it's related to Pregnancy. He explains what effects it can have on various organs of your body as well as the placenta.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains what tests are done for people who might have Gestational Diabetes. He says that this should be through about at the stage where you are thinking about getting pregnant.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains the main reasons to pick up and treat Gestational Diabetes. Important reasons are to protect the baby from too high glucose levels while in the mothers belly. If the mothers glucose is consistently high then the baby when born will used to high glucose level - which can result in issues after delivery.

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains what routine tests are done when starting on SGLT-2 inhibitors. He explains that Blood Pressure monitoring is important as well as kidney function blood tests to make sure that you are not getting dehydrated on these medicines.