by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 30, 2020 | Diagnosis
Diabetes Screening and Diagnosis Who Should Be Screened? Everyone aged 45 and older should be screened for diabetes or glucose abnormalities every three years. However, individuals at higher risk should begin screening earlier and more frequently—ideally once a year....
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 30, 2020 | Management
you never know When Disaster Occurs Emergency Preparedness for People with Diabetes When natural disasters or emergencies strike—such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, or power outages—being prepared can protect your health and even save your life. Everyone with...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 29, 2020 | Complications, Management
Important to reduce all risk factors Diabetic neuropathy Diabetic neuropathy, also called peripheral neuropathy, can affect motor or sensory nerves. Motor nerves supply muscles. Damage to these nerves will cause muscle weakness. Diabetic neuropathy tends to be...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 23, 2020 | Benefits, Insulin, Management, Technology
Important Features Insulin Pump An insulin pump is a very sophisticated means of delivering insulin. There is a small cartridge of insulin, which can be refilled periodically, usually every 2-3 days. Sophisticated electronics control the basal rate of insulin. Boluses...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 22, 2020 | Diabetic Medications, Insulin, Management
What to do if you are under the weather Sick Day Management Having a cold, the flu, or infection can raise your blood glucose levels. You can have serious health problems leading to a coma if your blood glucose levels are very high. Be prepared for illness. Make a...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 21, 2020 | Diabetic Medications, Insulin, Management
Helpful tips Diabetes and Travel Tips When You’re Travelling Follow your meal plan as much as possible when you eat out. Always carry a snack with you if you have low blood sugar or have to wait to be served. Limit your drinking of beer, wine, or other alcoholic...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2020 | Management
Should I Get The Covid Vaccine? Recommended Vaccinations: Vaccinations recommended for Diabetics include Covid Vaccine- Absolutely recommended. Flu (influenza) shots recommended yearly before the flu season. Pneumococcal vaccination must be given at or after...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2020 | Benefits, Insulin
Why Use The Expensive Analog Insulin And Not The Cheaper Regular Insulin? Regular insulin (Generic) is in a complex (hexamer) state; this delays the absorption of insulin from the injection site into the bloodstream, resulting in the slow onset of action. For this...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2020 | Management
Foot Care Foot/leg care is critical in diabetics, especially if there is nerve damage (neuropathy). You may not feel pain; hence there is a more likely hood of a foot injury. This, in turn, can lead to infection, sometimes settling in the bone (Osteomyelitis)....
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2020 | Management, Miscellaneous
Psychological Aspects of Diabetes Having diabetes is very stressful for most people; anger and denial are not uncommon. Depression is quite common among people with diabetes. Most diabetics go through a phase of denial, but it can lead to problems with diabetic...
