What is the best time of day for a diabetic to have a tummy tuck surgery?

March 9, 2022
Asked By:Genuine574986 in Atlanta, Georgia

Hello, im a type 2 diabetic who is about to have a tummy tuck procedure to correct something a doctor did 29 yrs ago. i still have problems with this. the question i have is: what time should a diebetic have surgery, considering nothing is to be eaten after midnight. i will not take any of my pills because my sugar levels has been dropping low latley. i think they are better well managed. my surgery is scheldued for 1130, but i can drink tea, apple juice up until 8. can you give me advice?

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