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10/30/09 11:00 PM

"With my first pre-op testing my glucose was normal, when I returned to hospital for second surgery glucose was high with pre-op testing."
Asked By: hmcreese  
Category: Newly Diagnosed

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In May I had surgery under general anesthesia, my pre op testing was good, after surgery I had difficulty beathing,. Athough my doctor sent me for a stress test and pulmunary function test , which turned out normal, he did not do blood work as in the past my glucose levels were good. Pre op testing for second surgery I had a level of 240 non fasting, after surgery tested the end of August over 300 with an AC1 of 10.7 Could the general anesthesia have triggered this? Also after these surgeries for the first time in years my thryroid medication needed to be adjusted, I am frustrated as I have had reqular blood work done and was never pre-diabetic. Any chance I can go back to normal. Currently with medication and diet my average reading is down to the 110-120 range

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11/04/09 07:59 PM

Dear hmcreese, The story you just related is actually a fairly common one. Diet is not the only thing that raises blood sugar. The type of hormones that your body secretes under stress causes the stored sugar to be broken down. It also suppresses how well your insulin works. The fact you have been able to return your blood sugars to a reasonable level indicates that you may be able to be "diet" controlled again. Keep checking your blood sugars and share them with your physician so you can get guidance regarding the use of any diabetes medications. Keep active and if you are overweight, work on attaining a more desirable weight.
Answered By: Janice Fisher
Accreditations: RD, LD, PHD, CDE, BC-ADM
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11/05/09 09:36 PM

I would also add exercise as much as you can and lower your carb intake. Avoid refined carbs as they truly spike bs its loaded with additives and sugar.
Answered By: furball64801
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