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...
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...
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...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 24, 2018 | Diagnosis, Management, Miscellaneous, What Goes Wrong!
Dedicated to the millions of Diabetics worldwide What is Diabetes? Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a condition in which the body cannot handle glucose appropriately after absorption. DM is associated with fasting, high blood sugar, and high glucose after meals. DM...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2017 | Benefits, Diagnosis, Management
What does A1c indicate? HbA1c Red blood cells have a protein called hemoglobin; this carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. This hemoglobin protein tends to combine with glucose. This is called glycated hemoglobin. The higher the blood...
