“Would my diabetic medication have a counter interaction with anesthesia?”
I am 34 years old and I am due for a C-section in about 2 months. I have been a diabetic patient for the last 3 years and currently on medication Can these medications have any counter interaction with anesthesia that will be give to me at the time of delivery?
9 Answers
Not likely. You need to tell your physician anesthesiologist about your meds though
You will probably have some form of regional anesthesia for this procedure --- spinal or epidural and will be awake. So you will know and be aware if something is not right with your sugar level
None of the antihyperglycemic medications have a direct effect on anesthetics.
Hello,
Diabetic medications usually do not impact the anesthetic. If you are having a planned C-section, the anesthetic of choice is usually a spinal, which is the safest for you and your baby. It is important to maintain your sugars at safe levels with your medications and follow your doctor’s instructions. You can also contact the anesthesia department where you will have your C section. Congratulations and best of luck.
Dr. Ketch
Diabetic medications usually do not impact the anesthetic. If you are having a planned C-section, the anesthetic of choice is usually a spinal, which is the safest for you and your baby. It is important to maintain your sugars at safe levels with your medications and follow your doctor’s instructions. You can also contact the anesthesia department where you will have your C section. Congratulations and best of luck.
Dr. Ketch
Blood sugar should be measured preoperative & during surgery, should be measured & monitored.
Your OB-GYN physician and internist will provide information to your anesthesiologist about your diabetes and medications provided. They should not interfere with the anesthesia, and a plan will be developed between your doctors to ensure safe administration and monitoring of the anesthesia, blood sugar and infant.
Not exactly. The doctor will keep an eye on your sugar level to avoid peaks and drops. Otherwise, diabetics do well with c-sections.
No, but listen to your primary care or OB physician as far as what medication (and what dose) to take the evening before and morning of surgery. Since you aren't eating, often the dosing is modified, and it varies depending on each patient.
Not a concern. Just be sure to tell your anesthesiologist exactly what medications you're on.
