What should I do about my diabetes medication ifI have a medical test or surgery?
If you know when you will be having a medical test or surgery, contact your doctor to see if the dose ofyour diabetes medication needs to be changed or held for that procedure. Most hospitals or out patient centers will provide you with a list of instructions for your procedure. Follow these instructions for best procedure outcomes. If you are required to be on Clear Liquids for your procedure, you may have the following: – Black coffee, decaf coffee, (May add sugar or sugar substitute, but no milk or cream) – Broth – Jello (Not sugar free) – Clear juice such as apple, cranberry, and grape – Popsicles (Not sugar free) You may want to talk with the dietitian for the exact amount of these items needed to replace you usual foods.
