Should I have Elective Surgery if I have Diabetes?
If you are considering surgery and you are a diabetic
, it is important to have a full work up with your doctor. You should have a test done to check the blood flow in the legs. PVD, or peripheral vascular disease, is very common in the diabetic population and in the elderly. Due to this, it can severely effect your ability to heel. Tests can also be done to determine your sensation lost. If you are a healthy diabetic with well controlled blood sugars with no other medical complication, surgery may still be an option for you.
Should I have Elective Surgery if I have Diabetes?