I'm a 24 yr old Type 1 diabetic. I want to get breast implants, but my blood sugar levels have been high lately. Any suggestion?

If your Hemoglobin A1C is in a range which the endocrinologist and surgeon find to be acceptable (usually in the 6 to 7 range), you should be able to have your surgery.  Controlling your sugar is important for wound healing, fighting infection and the recovery from anesthesia however.  So if your short term sugars are high, you need to ask your endocrinologist to help you get them in line before surgery as well (HA1C is a measure of long term sugar control).

Your sugar needs to be properly controlled to avoid healing problems, infection and other risks.Medical clearance is needed prior to implant surgery.  Coordinating with your plastic surgeon is recommended.

Thank you for the question.Well controlled diabetes is not a contraindication to breast augmentation and/or other elective plastic surgical procedures. Given that your blood sugars have been high recently, you will be better off following up with  doctors managing your diabetes;  elucidating the cause of the higher glucose levels and appropriate treatment will be important prior to undergoing elective surgery.Always best to check with your primary care physician or endocrinologist for “medical clearance” prior to surgery. Managing your diabetic medications around the time of surgery (to avoid hypo as well as hyperglycemia), while you will have altered oral intake, will be important.Best wishes.