Pre-Op How do you deal with lows when post op?

[pdxsailorgirl 0]

I'm prepping for surgery, July 18th. I'm not a good diabetic I get really panic'd when my blood sugar drops and I'm really worried about post op on all fluids. Anyone have any hints for managing BS well those first few weeks? I'm on meds only trying to avoid it getting worse...thanks

[susansilver 0]

I'm prepping for surgery, July 18th. I'm not a good diabetic :thumbs_down: I get really panic'd when my blood sugar drops and I'm really worried about post op on all fluids. Anyone have any hints for managing BS well those first few weeks? I'm on meds only trying to avoid it getting worse...thanks

The best thing to do is to talk with your endocrinologist of PHCP (whoever is managing your diabetes) BEFORE the surgery. It really depends on the meds you are taking, what dosage etc. It would be foolish for any of us to try and give you advice.

What I can tell you is that for me, I tested my bs about 5-6 times/day and because I was on insulin was able to adjust down very easily. When I was getting low, I would sip on a little juice until it was back to normal.

Good luck and let us know how it goes!