by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2020 | Benefits, Exercise, Management
Exercise for Diabetics Exercise reduces insulin resistance (makes the insulin more effective); hence it should be part of any diabetes treatment regimen. Even mild exercise regularly can prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes in prediabetes or high-risk...
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...
