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Members reassured someone asking about having general anesthesia or IV sedation with type 2 diabetes, with the overwhelming consensus being... Read more

Members reassured someone asking about having general anesthesia or IV sedation with type 2 diabetes, with the overwhelming consensus being that it is safe and many had successfully undergone surgeries without issues related to anesthesia itself. Several members shared practical advice based on their experiences, including alerting medical staff beforehand about diabetes status, watching for potential hospital errors like incorrect IV fluids or delayed insulin administration, and advocating firmly for proper diabetes management during the hospital stay. A recurring theme was the importance of communicating clearly with doctors and nurses, as many members noted that hospital staff sometimes struggle to properly care for diabetic patients despite the procedure itself going smoothly.