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3 Diabetic Risks Ignored in Elective Surgery?
3 Diabetic Risks Ignored in Elective Surgery? Diabetic patients face three often overlooked risks during elective surgery: elevated gastric volume, delayed gastric emptying that threatens airway protection, and metabolic instability that complicates standard fasting protocols. These factors can increase aspiration risk and perioperative complications. In a recent prospective study of