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controlling blood sugar after surgery
by ezap, Jul 16, 2008 10:07PM
My mother (75yrs) is having surgery tomorrow morning (bilateral mastectomy); it is scheduled as an outpatient procedure. She has type 2 diabetes that has been under control until just recently; over the last couple of weeks her blood sugar levels have been consistently elevated (fasting = 13-16). A few days ago she started taking Metformin to try to start lowering her blood sugar and there has been no change. I understand that high blood sugar levels are associated with higher risk for infections and complications and that Metformin is sometimes associated with lactic acidosis, particularly when taken just before/after surgery.
My concerns:
- is it safe for my mother (75yrs) to take MetforminHCL the day before and day after surgery?
- What can I do to help if/when her blood sugar goes too high?
- When (at what blood count) does it an emergency?
Any input would be appreciated!
Thanks
My concerns:
- is it safe for my mother (75yrs) to take MetforminHCL the day before and day after surgery?
- What can I do to help if/when her blood sugar goes too high?
- When (at what blood count) does it an emergency?
Any input would be appreciated!
Thanks
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