by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 23, 2020 | Benefits, Insulin, Management, Technology
Important Features Insulin Pump An insulin pump is a small, wearable device that helps people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels by delivering insulin continuously throughout the day and night. This means you don’t have to give yourself multiple daily...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2020 | Benefits, Insulin
Why Use The Expensive Analog Insulin And Not The Cheaper Regular Insulin? Regular Insulin vs. Rapid-Acting Insulin Analogs Regular insulin (the generic version) exists in a complex form called a hexamer. This structure slows down how quickly it’s absorbed into...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2020 | Benefits, Exercise, Management
Exercise and Diabetes: A Powerful Tool for Better Health Regular exercise is one of the most effective ways to manage diabetes. Whether you have type 1, type 2, or are at risk (prediabetes), physical activity can significantly improve your blood sugar control and...
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...
