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Question of the Week | Type 1 Needs Surgery

MS is 63, has type 1 diabetes, and will be having knee surgery.  In addition to using an insulin pump and CGM to manage their type 1 diabetes, MS also takes empagliflozin (Jardiance) 25 mg daily to improve glucose levels.

In preparation for the upcoming surgery, which of the following is an accurate statement?

  1. Transition to insulin injections in preparation for surgery.
  2. Maintain perioperative glucose between 80-110.
  3. Stop empagliflozin (Jardiance) 3 days prior to surgery.
  4. Reduce basal insulin by half the night before surgery.

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