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Surgery

My nine year old daughter, who is on a pump and has an A1c of 7.8%, needs orthodontia, and the orthodontist is recommending extraction of two permanent teeth in order to make room for all of her other teeth. We are concerned about her blood sugar control during and after this procedure. What risks are involved in having teeth pulled? What precautions would you recommend?

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My father in-law became dehydrated, was hospitalised for nine days, and they suggest he may have to have his pancreas taken out. Is this possible without having huge complications?

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With the increase in patients on Humalog and insulin pumps, I was wondering if there are any guidelines for intraoperative management. hat do you foresee in the future? Will Humalog replace Regular insulin for hospital management? Can Humalog be titrated IV?

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I have several medical problems, I’m scheduled for surgery, and my sugar is crazy.

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My 12 year daughter, who has diabetes, has just been diagnosed with scoliosis and may require back surgery. What are the increased risks as this type of surgery is serious and will force her to be inactive for up to a year?

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My experience with two children without diabetes causes me to know that the “routine” service oral surgeons do won’t work very well for my 16 year old daughter who was told to plan for wisdom teeth extraction in the next year. She’s been on the pump two years and has excellent A1c’s. Do you have any suggestions?

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My mother-in-law’s type 2 diabetes was controlled quite well with her diet up until six months ago, when she had heart surgery after which she developed MRSA in her chest. Last month, she started to get open draining wounds. Can anyone explain why she is now still having openings? Is there a chance they may never completely close?

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Doctors have suggested that my 56 year old father have bone taken from his hip and transferred to his mouth because the bone there has decayed, and I am worried about the risks involved with a surgery like this for an older person who has diabetes. Is there anything we, his family, can do to reduce those risks?

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My 77 year old aunt, who has had diabetes for about six years, is scheduled for a dental filling and perhaps root canal work if the cavity is large, and her fasting blood sugar varies from 136-154 mg/dl [7.6-8.6 mmol/L]. I have several questions.

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My seven year old son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and in tight control, may need his tonsils out, and I am wondering what the complications of anesthesia are, if any, for child with diabetes. What about giving insulin, and eating? What should I be aware of?

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