Yes! (High Five)
December 23, 2003
Need for More Aggressive in-Hospital Glucose Control
This was an issue for me when I had my hand surgeries. Okay, at the time, I was on MDI (Multiple Daily Injections) -- but I definately saw a difference in how I was healing based on high and low blood sugars. I managed to get an infection the first time around, because I got a tad careless. Soon as I got a hold of antibotics, and got things back under control, the infection was gone. I did MUCH better on the second surgery after I learned my lesson the hard way.
But if we can get the surgeons in on the act, I think we'll all be better off.