Handbook of Diabetes, 4th Ed., Excerpt #25: Specific Circumstances that Affect Diabetes Control

Management of diabetes throughout the perioperative period depends upon the patient’s background therapy and glycemic control; the nature, timing and duration of the procedure, and the likely speed of recovery in terms of regaining normal dietary intake (Box 26.7, Figure 26.7). A sliding scale insulin infusion is only necessary for ‘high risk’ patients.

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Rudy Bilous MD, FRCP, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Newcastle University, Honorary Consultant Endocrinologist, South Tees Foundation Trust, Middlesbrough, UK Richard Donnelly MD, PHD, FRCP, FRACP, Head, School of Graduate Entry Medicine and Health, University of Nottingham, Honorary Consultant Physician, Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Derby, UK

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