How Do You Manage Diabetes "Hypos" (blood sugar drops) When You are On a Liquid Diet for Pre-OP and the First 2 Weeks After Surgery?

[vacationgirl1 6]

Hi,

I have Type II Diabetes and am wondering how to manage my "hypos" (blood sugar drops) when you are preparing for surgery and post surgery on the liquid diets?

I know when I have prepped for a colonoscopy before and had to be on a liquid diet for 24 hours, I had a very tough time managing my blood sugar on that diet! I am worried about this.

I know many people who go through with the Lap-Band surgery have Diabetes. How does this work?

Thank you for any advice/insight you have!

Vacationgirl

[Esthompson01 7]

Hi vacation girl I am a type 2 diabetic my sugars didn't drop at all but if your worried bout a all liquid diet just have a Popsicle or perhaps some apple juice diluted chek your sugars constantly and you should be fine best of luck !!!

[Mrs_Daily 10]

I am Type 1 and have been working with my Dr on my medication. But I have mini-cans of pineapple juice with me at all times... The best advice to give you would be make sure to CHECK CHECK AND CHECK your blood levels. Between stress, hormones and food anything can trigger a high or low reading.

What has your Dr said? Have they lowered your medication?

[SnapIGotThis 44]

You should check with your Dr but my nurse said to drink glucerna as it will level things out. I have not needed it so far.

[vacationgirl1 6]

Thanks ladies!

I have yet to discuss this with my primary care physician. I just decided to go to the seminar last week, and next week I see the surgeon. I will be calling my doctor tomorrow to set up an appointment. She is new to me, as my other doctor of 5 years moved. This may be a bit difficult to get her approval, but I'm hoping she'll do her due-diligence and read my record!

So, I am just starting the process and wondering how my body will react to the low cal, low carb diet. I haven't done well in the past with those. I will have to talk to my nutritionist and the surgeon's nutritionist. They will know.

I will also check my sugars frequently and have juice and glucerna drinks on hand.

Thanks again! And, best of luck to you both too!