by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2020 | Benefits, Exercise, Management
Exercise and Diabetes: A Powerful Tool for Better Health Regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to manage diabetes. Whether you have type 1, type 2, or are at risk (prediabetes), physical activity can significantly improve your blood sugar control and...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Jul 19, 2020 | Miscellaneous, Your Risk
Estimate your Risk Genetic Risk of Transmitting Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes: The risk of developing Type 1 Diabetes in the general population is about 0.6%. In the case of an identical twin with Type 1 Diabetes, the unaffected twin has a 50% chance of developing...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Feb 21, 2020 | Miscellaneous, Normal Physiology
BMR: the energy needed for basic existence Calculate Your Basal Metabolic Rate Metabolic Rate -Total Calories Needed Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body needs for all your body’s basic functions at rest. To calculate your...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Feb 20, 2020 | Diabetic Medications, Insulin, Management
Both generic and nongeneric Classes of Medications Used In Type 2 Diabetes: Biguanides: Drugs in this class are Metformin (Glucophage ER, Glumetza, Riomet, and Fortamet). Sulfonylurea: Drugs in this class include Glipizide (Glucotrol and Glucotrol XL),...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Feb 20, 2020 | Benefits, Diagnosis, Management
Hypertension or High Blood Pressure Blood carries nutrients and oxygen to every cell of the body. A certain amount of pressure is needed to move your blood through the blood vessels. If the blood flow is decreased, the cells and tissues are deprived of vital nutrients...
