Medical articles of Gestational diabetes

18/05/2023
Ms Vinita Singh
Obstetrician
Your expert guide to diabetes during pregnancy
Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs either when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or when the pancreas produces insulin that the body can’t use. Having diabetes can increase the risk of serious health complications during the course of your pregnancy, and even before becoming pregnant. Ms Vinita Singh, renowned consultant obstetrician, explains more.
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11/04/2023
Dr Rebecca Scott
Adult endocrinologist
Gestational diabetes: how can it affect pregnancy?
Gestational diabetes is a condition where a pregnant woman’s blood sugar levels are high only during pregnancy. The condition improves when the baby is born. Gestational diabetes is very common, affecting approximately 16% of pregnancies in the UK.
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24/05/2019
Dr Bobby Huda
Consultant in diabetes and endocrinology
Gestational diabetes and pregnancy
Endocrinologist Dr Bobby Huda talks about how to achieve a successful pregnancy with gestational diabetes, the symptoms women might experience with gestational diabetes and the health risks that they may have to face throughout their pregnancy.
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18/10/2018
Dr Bobby Huda
Consultant in diabetes and endocrinology
How does my diabetes affect my pregnancy?
Many pregnant diabetic women will have a healthy baby and birth, but there is a risk of complications to both the mother and the child and it is important to be aware of these. The most important thing to do if you are diabetic and planning on having children is to manage your diabetes well, both before, during and after pregnancy. Dr Bobby Huda, a leading endocrinologist, explains how diabetes affects pregnancy and how your treatment for diabetes can change as a result of being pregnant.
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