by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 29, 2020 | Complications, Management
Important to reduce all risk factors Diabetic neuropathy Diabetic neuropathy, also called peripheral neuropathy, can affect motor or sensory nerves. Motor nerves supply muscles. Damage to these nerves will cause muscle weakness. Diabetic neuropathy tends to be...
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 | 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, 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...
