Protocol for insulin dependent diabetics
The protocol for insulin dependent diabetics is:
- admit >24 hrs before surgery
- begin (or continue) a twice daily regimen of medium- and short-acting insulin
- on the day of surgery commence i.v. glucose and insulin therapy
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