Pre-Surgical Evaluation of Diabetic Patients

When diabetic patients enter the surgical arena, they face several challenges that are not present in nondiabetic patients. Physicians and patients can take several practical steps to help minimize problems during surgery and in the postoperative period, including conducting a physical exam and payi...

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Published in:Clinical diabetes 2001-04, Vol.19 (2), p.92-95
Main Authors: Plodkowski, Raymond A, Edelman, Steven V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diabetes
Diabetics
Evaluation
Heart
Patients
Physical examinations
Preoperative care
Surgery
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Summary:When diabetic patients enter the surgical arena, they face several challenges that are not present in nondiabetic patients. Physicians and patients can take several practical steps to help minimize problems during surgery and in the postoperative period, including conducting a physical exam and paying special attention to the cardiovascular system.
ISSN:0891-8929
1945-4953
DOI:10.2337/diaclin.19.2.92