Gestational diabetes: Why it is important to test for and treat?

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about being weight as being an important factor. He talks about the body becoming relatively resistant to Insulin. During pregnancy, the placenta produces hormone which increase the blood sugar - normally insulin is released which brings this back down but in women with Gestational Diabetes the insulin does not act as it should.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about how diet is important for women with Gestational Diabetes. He explains how taking care of your Carbohydrate intake will help your blood sugar control. He also goes on to talk about Gestational Diabetes and weight management.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains that tests are done at 6 weeks an 3 months after giving birth. These will indicate if you have developed Diabetes. He explains that the best thing you can do to avoid Diabetes is to lose weight.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains what the risk are of developing Diabetes after delivery if you've had Gestational Diabetes. He explains when testing the new mother is done after delivery. He gives advice on how you can adapt your diet to be as health as healthy as possible after delivery which will help even if you are diagnosed with Diabetes.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about what the mothers risk of developing Diabetes is after an episode of gestational diabetes during pregnancy. He talks about how often you should be tested. He also talks about what healthy habits you can get into early on to improve your chances longer term.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains that you are at increased risk of Diabetes after Gestational Diabetes and this should be tested for at your GP. HE gives valuable advice on good ways to reduce the risk.