Hemoglobin A1c Is a Predictor of New Insulin Dependence After Partial Pancreatectomy: A Multi-Institutional Analysis

ConclusionPreoperative HbA1c ≥ 6.25% and blood glucose ≥ 121 mg/dL can accurately identify patients at increased risk of IDDM. These diagnostics may help identify patients in a preoperative setting that may benefit from interventions such as diabetes education or enhanced glucose control preoperatively.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research