Question

A 59-year-old is scheduled for elective colectomy. Which perioperative medication adjustment is recommended to reduce euglycaemic DKA risk?

Accepted Answer

Hold SGLT2 inhibitor 3-4 days before surgery

Answer

Continue SGLT2 inhibitor through surgery for glycaemic control

Answer

Start high-dose steroids pre-op

Answer

Switch to DPP-4 inhibitor pre-op

Answer

Begin GLP-1 RA 24 hours pre-op

Practice question

A 59-year-old is scheduled for elective colectomy. Which perioperative medication adjustment is recommended to reduce euglycaemic DKA risk?