Will I get Diabetes if I had Gestational Diabetes when I was pregnant?

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.

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 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 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 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 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.