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Cataract surgery
Sir ,
I have cataract in both eyes , doctor suggest me to undergo operation ,but my blood sugar level is ( fasting 167 and PP 245 ) HB1C is 5-6%.
Urine R ,N is normal ( test done on dated 7/2/17) .
Should I go for surgery .kindly tell me or if any suggestion for my better.
Thanking you
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Your blood sugar is not at alarming level but slightly increased, but your HbA1c is within normal range which indicate average of 3 months, you consult endocrinologist ,he will control within 2- 3 days at normal level & you can safely go for cataract surgery absolutely at no risk,with regards Dr Arjun kr Singh Patna.
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I think you can wait till fasting sugar level is less than 140
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Your HbA1c is normal but the current sugars are not in range. Meet a diabetologist to get adequate control. These short term fluctuations can be managed easily. Take care
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Dr. Sunita Lulla Gur
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
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Delhi
Monitor your sugar for 2 weeks and if hb1c is under control and fasting < then 150 and Pp < 200 one can plan surgery
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