Diabetes and surgery (soon)

[tinkerbell59]

Hi, I'm an old diabetic, in that I mean I've had it a long time, over thirty years and have used insulin from the start. I inject four times a day, Humalog and Glargine for night-time. I am having surgery on Wednesday 23rd, to reverse an Illesostomy (stoma bag) and a parastomal hernia. Surgery for this was done as an emergency in Feb 2009 when my bowel perforated and I nearly lost my life. I have tried Metformin, but it makes me sick and because of this stomach surgery, is not good. I have dreadful blood sugars as a result of the stoma, ranging between 15 and 34. I can't find a balance and wonder if anyone else has had this problem. I am also waiting for treatment to shatter a very large kidney stone. My diabetic care is pretty bad where I live. I haven't seen a specialist Doctor in the three years I have lived here and the nurse is not a lot of help! Any information would be greatly absorbed! Many thanks. :lol:

 

[catherinecherub]

Hi tinkerbell,

Welcome to the forum.

I have bumped your post up so that you will hopefully get an answer.

Take care,

Catherine.

 

[sallywally]

hi my daughter has blood sugar levels that go all over the place it might mean you need a different insulin or an extra injection.you can ask to go to another hosp or maybe stay with a relative who lives in other area, i would ask for a secored opinion.in may just be you been and are coping with lots of different things and just abit of stress can push levels up.drink plently and relax as much as possible mentaly.goodluck hope this helps xxxxx