Effective reduction in stress induced postoperative hyperglycemia in bariatric surgery by better carb loading

ConclusionFollowing bariatric surgery, the impact of stress induced hyperglycemia is primarily on POD 0 in non-diabetics whereas the effect extends into POD 1 for diabetics. Preoperative loading with G.E.D.™ versus grape juice is associated with a significantly lower rate of glycemic variation and postoperative insulin requirement, demonstrating that drink composition and treatment process reduces the severity of postoperative stress induced hyperglycemia in bariatric surgery patients.
Source: The American Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research