Effects of intensive control of blood sugar before, during and after surgery

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- Intensive blood sugar control leads to lower levels, which may increase the risk of 'hypoglycaemia' (low blood sugar levels below what is healthy).

- Intensive control does not reduce mortality. Moreover, it may not reduce the risk of infections or kidney problems, or time in the hospital or intensive care unit. However, intensive control may reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems.

- More studies are needed to understand the effect of this intervention across different types of surgeries.

What are the effects of intensive control of blood sugar before, during and after surgery in people with diabetes?

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