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 | Jul 19, 2020 | Miscellaneous, Your Risk
Estimate your Risk Genetic Risk of Transmitting Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes: The risk of developing Type 1 Diabetes in the general population is about 0.6%. In the case of an identical twin with Type 1 Diabetes, the unaffected twin has a 50% chance of developing...
by Mani Bashyam MD | Feb 21, 2020 | Miscellaneous, Normal Physiology
BMR: the energy needed for basic existence Calculate Your Basal Metabolic Rate Metabolic Rate -Total Calories Needed Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body needs for all your body’s basic functions at rest. To calculate your...
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...
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 29, 2019 | Complications, Diagnosis
Maybe Presenting sign of Diabetes. Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Coma (HONK) Type 2 Diabetics can develop this life-threatening condition when they are subject to severe medical stress such as infection or heart attack. Sometimes, Type 2 Diabetes is...
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...
