Diabetes & Plastic Surgery

A condition like diabetes makes medical care more complicated, as it is associated with complications in a variety of other body systems, and can result in conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease, nerve damage, and stroke. This complexity has to be taken into consideration for any medical procedure, especially surgery. Plastic surgery is no exception.

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Plastic Surgeon discusses diabetes and plastic surgery.

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True/False - Quiz: Do You Understand Diabetes?

Quiz: Do You Understand Diabetes?

Test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

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You only need to check blood sugar levels if you have type 1 diabetes.

Explanation:

Blood glucose monitoring is an important part of any diabetes management plan. If you have diabetes, it’s important to check your blood sugar levels as prescribed by your doctor.

There is a link between depression and diabetes.

Explanation:

According to the CDC, people with diabetes are 2 to 3 times more likely to have depression than people without diabetes. Patients with diabetes may feel depressed due to the stress of managing a chronic health condition, having to miss work or activities for doctor's appointments or slipping into unhealthy eating habits.

Diabetes medication is not a part of type 1 diabetes treatment.

Explanation:

Type 1 diabetes treatment includes insulin, blood sugar monitoring, diet and exercise changes and diabetes medication.

Exercise increases blood glucose levels for better diabetes management.

Explanation:

Exercise lowers blood glucose levels for better diabetes management. This can boost the body's sensitivity to insulin and counter insulin resistance.

Diabetes complications can lead to kidney disease.

Explanation:

It’s essential to see your healthcare team regularly for diabetes monitoring, especially as diabetes complications can lead to diabetic retinopathy, kidney disease (nephropathy) and diabetic neuropathy.

Diabetes & Plastic Surgery

Diabetes can lead to various complications, and two of them are increased susceptibility to infections and poor peripheral perfusion.