Anyone have type 1 diabetes and open heart surgery?

Posted by pattynelson @pattynelson, 5 hours ago

I am a type 1 diabetic for 43yrs, I am facing open heart surgery soon, I am very scared because I have diabetes, is there anyone out there that has had open heart surgery and is a type 1 diabetic, please let me hear your stories

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Janell, Volunteer Mentor | @jlharsh | 2 hours ago

Hi @pattynelson Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You are dealing with a lot right now and have found this good place to share encouragement.

I imagine your mind is all over the place as you prepare for your open heart procedure. I am curious to understand more about your situation, and knowing a bit more may help others better comment as well.

Are you comfortable with your providers/surgeon, and do you have someone walking through this with you? Mostly, what is your biggest concern right now, what is causing you the most fear?

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