Questions for type 2 diabetics

Hi- with my surgery date fast approaching, I've been wondering how other type 2 handled cutting back their meds. I'm currently on Lantus, Byette, and metformin. My PCP has pretty well left my DM2 management up to me, so no real good answers there. Also, because of the DM2, will I take longer to heal- both interior and exterior sutures? Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Dorothy

Hi Dorothy, your diabetes meds will be lowered before you go home. Make sure you check your blood sugar daily and if you are having daily insulin reactions or several throughout the week, call your pcp and tell him or her to cut back on your meds. You will probably be changing doses and drugs frequently while you are cutting down. Hope this helps. Mona

Dorothy, I was type 2 and the last pill i took was the morning of surgery....it's been nearly 5 years.later and lighter, Beth in North Platte

Dorothy, I was on more meds for DM2. I came home on no meds from surgery and within three months could stop blood sugar testing and my a1c has been normal now for a year. Dr. Forney stopped all DM2, blood pressure, high cholestrol, and acid reflex meds the morning of surgery. I have lost over 105 lbs and feel great. I do have some problems with low blood sugar at times. I eat some peanut butter and crackers at those times and everything is OK. Just relax and everything will fall into place. God Bless, Cathy