What are the benefits of GLP-1 inhibitors?

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about things to look out for if you are started on GLP-1 inhibitors. He explains how GLP-1 inhibitors should improve HbA1c levels as well as body weight. These things should improve after six months of treatment.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about what tests are done before and during pregnancy for women at high risk of Gestational Diabetes.

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.

This is Parminder Rihal, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Diabetes, discussing the HbA1c targets and how people will have individual targets based on some personalised demographics.

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.