Tests for women at high risk of Gestational Diabetes.

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 explains whether Blood Pressure and urine testing is needed and routinely done in Gestational Diabetes.

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about the benefits of GLP-1 inhibitors for people with Diabetes. He mentions the effect on HBA1c and body weight.

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about which people wit Diabetes are eligible under the UK NHS for an Insulin Pump. He talks about screening tests and hypo awareness, mental health issues and HbA1c levels being all factors which may be considered.

Richard talks about his experience of HbA1c testing. He says he has this checked up regularly every few months. He describes it as his own best indicator as to how well he is doing with his Diabetes control over time.

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about routine tests used for people with Type 1 Diabetes. These include blood tests like HbA1c and Cholesterol. Also urine tests and sometimes liver function blood tests are done.