by Mani Bashyam MD | Jan 24, 2020 | Insulin, Management
Alternative Ways For Taking Insulin Many people with diabetes must take insulin to manage their disease. Most people who take insulin use an insulin Pen or needle and syringe to inject insulin just under the skin. Several other devices for taking insulin are...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 29, 2019 | Complications, Diagnosis
Maybe Presenting sign of Diabetes. Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Coma (HONK) Type 2 Diabetics can develop this life-threatening condition when they are subject to severe medical stress such as infection or heart attack. Sometimes, Type 2 Diabetes is...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 28, 2019 | Insulin, Management
Important to understand High blood Glucose (Hyperglycemia) Symptoms of elevated blood glucose are, Increased thirst. Increased urinary frequency with increased urinary volume. Increased appetite. Weight loss. Tiredness. Headache Dry, itchy skin Abnormal healing of...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2019 | Diabetic Medications, Insulin, Management
Which medication should I take? Pros and Con of Various Diabetic medications Metformin: Metformin is usually the 1st line medication for Type 2 diabetes. This should be avoided in severe congestive heart failure, severe liver disease such as cirrhosis, active...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2019 | Diet, Management
Diabetics and Alcohol Diabetic specialists generally agree that one drink a day is safe for diabetics, never more than two drinks. Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach since it can cause low blood sugar, especially with certain diabetic medications or...
