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 | Management
Foot Care for People with Diabetes Taking care of your feet is very important if you have diabetes—especially if you have nerve damage (called neuropathy). Neuropathy can make it hard to feel pain, so you might not notice an injury. Small cuts or blisters can...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2020 | Management, Miscellaneous
Mental and Emotional Health in Diabetes Living with diabetes can be emotionally challenging. It’s common to feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or even angry after a diagnosis. Many people also experience denial, especially in the early stages—this is a normal...
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 | Diabetic Medications, Insulin, Management
Both generic and nongeneric Classes of Medications Used In Type 2 Diabetes: Biguanides: Drugs in this class are Metformin (Glucophage ER, Glumetza, Riomet, and Fortamet). Sulfonylurea: Drugs in this class include Glipizide (Glucotrol and Glucotrol XL),...
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...
