When you have diabetes, you need to plan and take more care than usual when having surgery or a medical procedure. Planning and managing your diabetes before, during and after a procedure or surgery can reduce the risk and prevent complications such as infections and delayed wound healing. Read more in our fact sheet, Surgery and hospital stays fact sheet Planning and managing your diabetes before, during and after a procedure or surgery can reduce the risk and prevent complications such as infections and delayed wound healing. Download now Related resources Caring for your diabetes in hospital It is important that your diabetes is well managed in hospital, regardless for the reason for your admission. Always let your nurses and treating doctors know that you have diabetes. Download
