a1c high surgery coming up

 can they cancel your surgery if your diabetes is out of control 

My A1C was 8.1.  My surgeon would not perform the surgery until I got it lower.  It took six week,s but I was able to get it down to 6.1 and he performed the surgery.

Lucy, what do you mean by out of control?  What's your A1C?

Sue

In a word: yes. Many surgeons won't operate if your diabetes is truly out of control. Having it be in such a state can reduce circulation, slow healing, and increase the risk of infection.

That said, the definition of "out of control" will vary by surgeon. Mine never said anything to me about my 7.9 and 8.1 A1Cs right before my surgery. Ask your surgeon where s/he wants your A1C to be before they will be willing to operate.