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 | 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 | Jan 5, 2019 | Benefits, Complications, Diabetic Research
Proof that good glucose control reduces complications in Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes Control and Complication Trial (DCCT) This NIH sponsored study compared two groups of Type 1 diabetics. One group aimed to keep their blood sugars close to the normal range...
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 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,...
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...
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...
