by Mani Bashyam MD | Jan 5, 2019 | Benefits, Management
Should I be on Aspirin? Aspirin Therapy In Diabetes Aspirin therapy for Diabetics with previous vascular events (secondary prevention) significantly reduces the risk of subsequent myocardial infarction, stroke, and vascular death; however, in people with...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Jan 5, 2019 | Benefits, Miscellaneous
Does Cinnamon help Cinnamon for Diabetes A study by William L. Baker et al. published in Diabetes Care concludes that Cinnamon does not appear to improve A1c, Fasting blood glucose, or lipid parameters in patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Be Informed....
by Mani Bashyam MD | Jan 5, 2019 | Benefits, Complications, Diabetic Research
Proof that good glucose control reduces complications in Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes Control and Complication Trial (DCCT) This NIH sponsored study compared two groups of Type 1 diabetics. One group aimed to keep their blood sugars close to the normal range...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 29, 2018 | Complications, Management
Important to reduce all risk factors Diabetic Eye Issues Diabetic Retinopathy People with diabetes get eye problems more commonly than non-diabetics. Diabetic retinopathy is unique to diabetes. Cataracts and glaucoma are commoners in people with diabetes. Two types of...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 24, 2018 | Diagnosis, Management, Miscellaneous, What Goes Wrong!
Dedicated to the millions of Diabetics worldwide What is Diabetes? Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a condition in which the body cannot handle glucose appropriately after absorption. DM is associated with fasting, high blood sugar, and high glucose after meals. DM...
