“Is local anesthesia safe for diabetics?”
I have type 2 diabetes and will have surgery. Is local anesthesia safe for diabetics?
6 Answers
The diabetes has to be controlled with Insulin.
Absolutely.
Yes.
Yes, local anesthetics are safe for use in diabetics. A potential source of injury could be if a nerve block numbs an arm or leg and if the diabetes is uncontrolled causing peripheral neuropathy then the numb appendage could be under pressure and the patient would not be aware of it.
Yes.
Sure, no problems.
