Medicines to prevent kidney damage in Diabetes

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about which sorts of medicines can help prevent developing kidney problems in people with Diabetes. He mentions managing blood glucose, using blood pressure lowering medicines as well as some new types of medicines also.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about how to avoid damage to eyes and other organs with Diabetes. He explains that much relates to 'tight' blood glucose control. He also talks about issues which can occur when you quickly try to improve blood glucose control.

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.

Abdul Rais talks about lack of knowledge about Diabetes and health can result in lack of enthusiasm for medical treatment. He thinks this may also be relevant to the use of new technology, but also even for the use of Insulin.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains how to prevent damage to eyes but also control your blood glucose levels well. He talks about screening checks of the eyes being very important when 'tightening' up blood glucose control.

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist exapkins what the common side effects might occur when people take GLP-1 inhibitors for Diabetes. He explains that doses are usually started at lower levels so any side effects are also lesser in effect and then increased gradually.