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Diabetes and Surgery

The key is to start planning well before your surgery date. This "to do" list can help you cover all the bases before your operation.

1. Meet with your primary care doctor or endocrinologist.

Work with your doctor to develop a plan for getting your blood sugar in the best possible control several weeks before you have surgery. Having good control of your blood sugar will lessen the chance . . . [Full Text of this Article]

2. Talk to your anesthesiologist.

3. Schedule your surgery for the early morning.

4. Talk to your doctor in advance about how you will manage your diabetes immediately after your operation.

5. Get a temporary disabled parking permit, if necessary.

6. Fill any new prescriptions before your surgery.

7. Find out how long you will need to recover.

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