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Surgery

I would like to wear my pump and CGM during upcoming surgery involving my colon. I plan to reduce my basal insulin and teach the doctor how to suspend the pump. Is this feasible or is it better just to go with hospital dosing?

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My four and a half year old son may need to have surgery. Is there anything different I would need to do with him?

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I am interested in receiving cosmetic surgery–tummy tuck and liposuction to thigh areas. I have had Type 1 Diabetes for approximately 22 years and wear an insulin pump. I would like to know if there are any risks in addition to the common ones for this type of procedure for a diabetic person.

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My son has a painful wisdom tooth so he needs them all pulled. The oral surgeon wants consent from my son’s doctor, as he believes my son may not heal properly because of his diabetes. Is this common?

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Can you give me some insight on the risks involved in a person with diabetes who is undergoing a liver transplant because of NASH?

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I have type 1 diabetes treated with an insulin pump, and although my blood sugar levels are not under tight control right now, my diabetes team is working with me. I was hoping to have a tonsillectomy prior to the start of the academic year. Is this a surgery older people with diabetes should avoid? How will they monitor my blood sugars?

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My daughter is on the pump and is now in the hospital with severe stomach pains, which is most probably appendicitis. Is there anything I should know about the procedure, other than the fact that we need to monitor her sugar levels very closely?

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I am in my late 20s and have had many complications including neuropathy and retinopathy, my sugar levels can be quite erratic ranging from 5-18 mmol/L [90-324 mg/dl], and I am due to have a major hip operation in a few weeks. How I can assist speedy recovery from the hip operation I am due to undergo? What can I do pre and post operation to help keep my diabetes under good control?

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Is it necessary for all children with type 1 diabetes to have intravenous insulin and fluids for minor surgery? If not, what do you suggest?

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My mom is scheduled to have a complete hysterectomy, and I am nervous because she has diabetes. Do you have any suggestions I might propose to the doctor beforehand?

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