Management of Diabetes Medications for Patients Undergoing Ambulatory Surgery

Publication date: June 2014 Source:Anesthesiology Clinics, Volume 32, Issue 2 Author(s): Mary Ann VannTeaser A stress-free actively managed perioperative experience is crucial to successful ambulatory surgery for diabetes patients. Practitioners who integrate diabetes treatment regimens into their perioperative management can facilitate a good outcome, smooth recovery, and rapid return to normal life. Hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and glucose variability must be avoided and patients should be maintained near their usual blood glucose.
Source: Anesthesiology Clinics - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research