by Mani Bashyam MD | Jan 24, 2020 | Insulin, Management
Alternative Ways For Taking Insulin Many people with diabetes must take insulin to manage their disease. Most people who take insulin use an insulin Pen or needle and syringe to inject insulin just under the skin. Several other devices for taking insulin are...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 28, 2019 | Insulin, Management
Important to understand High blood Glucose (Hyperglycemia) Symptoms of elevated blood glucose are, Increased thirst. Increased urinary frequency with increased urinary volume. Increased appetite. Weight loss. Tiredness. Headache Dry, itchy skin Abnormal healing of...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2019 | Diabetic Medications, Insulin, Management
Which medication should I take? Pros and Con of Various Diabetic medications Metformin: Metformin is usually the 1st line medication for Type 2 diabetes. This should be avoided in severe congestive heart failure, severe liver disease such as cirrhosis, active...
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 | Feb 9, 2019 | Diabetic Medications, Insulin, Management
Important to recognize Low Blood Sugar or Hypoglycemia Low blood sugars occur in people with diabetes who are on certain diabetic pills or insulin. Common cause: too much insulin or too high a dose of diabetic medication (that stimulate insulin release) ate less than...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Jan 29, 2019 | Diagnosis, Management
Gestational Diabetes Definition High blood sugars first detected during pregnancy is called gestational diabetes (GDM). Cause of GDM It occurs due to insulin resistance (insulin not as effective as usual), exacerbated by the excessive hormones of pregnancy that...
