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Diabetes in the Hospital: Taking Charge

Going into the hospital? Knowing what to expect and how to prepare can make it easier.

First, find out the basics. You may be in the hospital for a short-stay surgery or test, a planned surgery, an illness, or a diabetes complication. Ask questions. Why does your doctor think you need to be in the hospital? Are there other options? What risks are there? Will you need someone to care for you at home? If you are having a procedure, you may wish to see another doctor for a second opinion. How long will you be there? If you do not understand the answers, ask again.

Before You Go

Talk to your doctor about handling your own diabetes care in the hospital. If you tend to stay in good control, your doctor may allow you to test your own blood glucose and take your own insulin or pills. If so, your doctor should put a self-management order in your hospital chart that says what . . . [Full Text of this Article]

At the Hospital

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