by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 30, 2017 | Diagnosis, Miscellaneous, Your Risk
Syndrome X Diagnostic Criteria are Insulin resistance (insulin not effective) Acanthosis nigricans (darkened areas of skin at the neck, armpits) Central obesity (waist circumference greater than 102-cm for men, greater than 88-cm in women). HDL less than 50 for women,...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2017 | Benefits, Diagnosis, Management
What does A1c indicate? HbA1c Red blood cells have a protein called hemoglobin; this carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. This hemoglobin protein tends to combine with glucose. This is called glycated hemoglobin. The higher the blood...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2017 | Diabetic Medications, Management
Are Incretins Safe? Incretin Drug Class Safety Incretin Mimetics are thought to be associated with an increased risk for pancreatitis and precancerous cellular changes called pancreatic-duct metaplasia. The incretin mimetics include exenatide (Byetta,...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2010 | Insulin, Management
Injection Should Not Be Painful Good Injection Technique Clean the injection site using an alcohol wipe. Clean the top of the insulin vial with an alcohol wipe. Mix the insulin by rolling it in your hand. Insulin, such as regular insulin, lispro, and aspartate,...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 30, 2009 | Management
Important to attain Goals To Aim For Blood Sugar Goals: Ideal Blood glucose readings should be between 80 and 120-mg/dl before meals and less than 140 two hours after the meals. At bedtime, blood sugars are to be between 120 and 140-mg/dl. Blood glucose monitoring...
