by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2017 | Diabetic Medications, Management
Are Incretins Safe? Incretin Drug Class Safety Incretin Mimetics are thought to be associated with an increased risk for pancreatitis and precancerous cellular changes called pancreatic-duct metaplasia. The incretin mimetics include exenatide (Byetta,...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 20, 2010 | Insulin, Management
Injection Should Not Be Painful Good Injection Technique Clean the injection site using an alcohol wipe. Clean the top of the insulin vial with an alcohol wipe. Mix the insulin by rolling it in your hand. Insulin, such as regular insulin, lispro, and aspartate,...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 30, 2009 | Management
Important to attain Goals To Aim For Blood Sugar Goals: Ideal Blood glucose readings should be between 80 and 120-mg/dl before meals and less than 140 two hours after the meals. At bedtime, blood sugars are to be between 120 and 140-mg/dl. Blood glucose monitoring...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 28, 2009 | Management
See Your Dentist Every 6 Months Diabetes & Oral Health Gum disease and mouth infections are more common in people with diabetes than in nondiabetics. Regular brushing and flossing should be part of daily dental care. Visits to a Dentist once every six months...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Dec 29, 2008 | Management
Important to check Glucose Levels Glucometer Depending on whether you are being treated with diet, diabetic pills, or insulin, you may need to check the blood sugars at different times to see how well your blood sugars are controlled with your meal, exercise, and...
