Diabetes in pregnancy is known as gestational diabetes and occurs as a result of hormonal changes and resulting high blood glucose levels that often occur during the latter half of pregnancy. Symptoms of gestational diabetes may not be present but continuously elevated blood sugar levels can affect your baby’s development. Learn more about gestational diabetes here.
Dr. May currently works as a fulltime endocrinologist and has been in private practice since 2004. He has a variety of interests, predominantly obesity and diabetes, but also sees patients with osteoporosis, thyroid disorders, men's health disorders, pituitary and adrenal disorders, polycystic ovaries, and disorders of growth. He is a leading member of several obesity and diabetes societies and runs a trial centre for new drugs.
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