Patient with Type I Diabetes Mellitus Develops Post-Operative Hyperglycemia After Osseous Surgery

A patient with type I diabetes withheld her diabetes medications without consulting her physician and was not able to resume her normal diet after extensive dental surgery resulting in hyperglycemia postoperatively. Clear communication between clinicians and patient about the expected postoperative course and changes to factors that may influence glycemic control could prevent hyperglycemia in the postoperative period.
Source: Dental Clinics of North America - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research