by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 23, 2020 | Benefits, Insulin, Management, Technology
Important Features Insulin Pump An insulin pump is a very sophisticated means of delivering insulin. There is a small cartridge of insulin, which can be refilled periodically, usually every 2-3 days. Sophisticated electronics control the basal rate of insulin. Boluses...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2020 | Benefits, Insulin
Why Use The Expensive Analog Insulin And Not The Cheaper Regular Insulin? Regular insulin (Generic) is in a complex (hexamer) state; this delays the absorption of insulin from the injection site into the bloodstream, resulting in the slow onset of action. For this...
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 | 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...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Jan 30, 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 | 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...
