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Diabetes and Surgery: Why You Should Ask Your Patients if They are Diabetic Before Scheduling Surgery

Person taking A1c Blood Glucose test

Diabetes is a condition that tends to affect the daily life of individuals. However, it goes beyond that. Diabetes can alter surgical plans if HbA1c test levels are too high, which is why primary care doctors should be asking patients to take frequent tests before surgery. Key Takeaways If the results of an HbA1c test… Read more »