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Management of p<strong>at</strong>ients with diabetes mellitusYESDo they take insulin?NOMINOR SURGERY?(ie. Expected to e<strong>at</strong> within 4hours of oper<strong>at</strong>ion). Check withAnaesthetist if unsure.Do they take tablets – oralhypoglycaemic agents (OHAs)?YESNONOYESOmit usual OHAtablets on day ofsurgeryFirst on AM or PM list.Monitor blood glucose 2-hourly from 06:00 (AM list) or 10:00(PM list) until they have e<strong>at</strong>en. If blood glucose persistentlyabove 10, start an insulin sliding scale regime.Prior to day of surgery, monitor bloodglucose before meals & <strong>at</strong> 10pm or 4-hourly if fastedNext page158 <strong>Anaesthetists</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> January 2010

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