Ask what you should eat and drink after surgery. Then have it on hand before you are admitted. Talk about signs or symptoms after surgery that may need a doctor's attention. Usually these include drainage or blood from the incision, fever, extreme pain, nausea and vomiting, high or low blood glucose levels or reduced urine output. Do not wait until after surgery to talk about these things.
Surgery is never fun.
Diabetes makes planning it even more important. If you work closely with your surgical team ahead of time, your recovery will go smoothly. The Latest on Heart Disease Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of people with diabetes. Changes in diet can help reduce risk. If you are overweight, the best way to cut saturated fat is to cut intake of animal fats while keeping your carbohydrate intake the same.