by Mani Bashyam MD | Jan 20, 2019 | Miscellaneous, Your Risk
Do you have any risk factors? A family history of diabetes in a first-degree relative. Obesity (body mass index >30. In Asians >27). Women with a history of gestational diabetes or women who have given birth to children 9-lbs or heavier. History of...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Jan 6, 2019 | Diabetic Research, Miscellaneous, Volunteering
Do you want to be part of a research study? Current Clinical Studies ClinicalTrials.gov allows you to search for ongoing studies. You could volunteer to participate if you choose. Click Here Be Informed. Get In Control. Prevent. Better late than never...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Jan 5, 2019 | Benefits, Miscellaneous
Does Cinnamon help Cinnamon for Diabetes A study by William L. Baker et al. published in Diabetes Care concludes that Cinnamon does not appear to improve A1c, Fasting blood glucose, or lipid parameters in patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Be Informed....
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 30, 2017 | Diagnosis, Miscellaneous, Your Risk
Syndrome X Diagnostic Criteria are Insulin resistance (insulin not effective) Acanthosis nigricans (darkened areas of skin at the neck, armpits) Central obesity (waist circumference greater than 102-cm for men, greater than 88-cm in women). HDL less than 50 for women,...
