by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2019 | Diet, Management
Diabetics and Alcohol Diabetic specialists generally agree that one drink a day is safe for diabetics, never more than two drinks. Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach since it can cause low blood sugar, especially with certain diabetic medications or...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Jan 21, 2019 | Diagnosis, Diet, Exercise, Miscellaneous
Criteria for metabolic syndrome Any 3 of the following criteria are necessary for diagnosis. A triglyceride level of 150-mg/dl or higher. High-density lipoprotein cholestrol, that is HDL (Bad) cholesterol <40-ml/dl in men or <50-mg/dl in women. Blood...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Jan 7, 2019 | Diet, Management
Important principles Diabetes and Diet The most important part of diabetes management is the diet. Talking to a Registered Dietitian or a Diabetic Nurse Educator is crucial to develop a diet plan.Diet should be designed to help weight loss since 90% of Type 2...
