Preoperative Evaluation of Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Publication date: March 2016 Source:Anesthesiology Clinics, Volume 34, Issue 1 Author(s): Joshua D. Miller, Deborah C. RichmanTeaser There are more than 29 million people in the United States with diabetes; it is estimated that by 2050, one in 3 individuals will have the disease. At least 50% of patients with diabetes are expected to undergo surgery in their lifetime. Complications from uncontrolled diabetes can impact multiple organ systems and affect perioperative risk. In this review, the authors discuss principles in diabetes management that will assist the perioperative clinician in caring for patients with diabetes.
Source: Anesthesiology Clinics - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research